Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: CSA Provincial One Day Challenge Division 1 2023 - 8 October Matches

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for CSA Provincial One Day Challenge Division 1 matches to be played on October 8 at the City Oval, Pietermaritzburg and the St. George's Park, Gqeberha.

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Match 13- October 8: KwaZulu Natal Inland vs North West Dragons (City Oval, Pietermaritzburg)


Current Form KwaZulu Natal Inland:

KwaZulu Natal Inland are currently placed at the 6th position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for KwaZulu Natal Inland in the competition is Tian Koekemoer with 75 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for KwaZulu Natal Inland in the competition is Mbulelo Budaza with 8 scalps under his belt.

KwaZulu Natal Inland have won their previous match against Western Province by 141 runs (DLS method).

Western Province batted first and they posted a huge total of 381 runs before being bowled out. Tony de Zorzi played a gem of a knock. He smashed 143 runs off just 113 balls. George Linde also contributed well and scored 88 runs off 69 balls to take Western Province past the 350 run mark to finish at 381 in their innings.

During the chase, KwaZulu Natal Inland slipped right from the outset. They were reduced to 66 for 4 in 12th over. Malcolm Nofal played a nice innings of 70 runs but it wasn't enough as KwaZulu Natal Inland were bowled out for 241, losing the match by 141 runs (DLS method).


Current Form North West Dragons:

North West Dragons are currently placed at the 5th position on the points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for North West Dragons in the competition is Raynard van Tonder with 183 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for North West Dragons in the competition is Migael Pretorius with 4 scalps under his belt.

North West Dragons have won their previous match against Boland by 3 wickets.

Boland batted first and they posted a total of 323 for 4 in 50 overs. Keegan Petersen and Pieter Malan were simply superb as they scored 121 and 171 runs respectively. Pieter Malan hit 10 fours and 9 huge sixes in his innings. On the back of his brilliance, Boland got to 323 in 50 overs of play.

During the chase, North West Dragons lost Lesiba Ngoepe early on in the innings. Wihan Lubbe also perished quite early and North West Dragons looked in all sorts of trouble. This is when Meeka-eel Prince played a princely knock of 166 runs in 144 balls to take Dragons home in the 49th over with 3 wickets in hand.


Let's have a look at the squads:

KwaZulu-Natal Inland: Cameron Delport, Kagiso Rapulana, Thamsanga Kumalo, Yaseen Valli, Alindile Mhletywa, Malcolm Nofal, Michael Erlank, Tian Koekemoer, Cameron Dean Shekleton, Dilivio Ridgaard, Pite van Biljon, Keith Dudgeon, Kyle Nipper, Mbulelo Budaza, Smangaliso Nhlebela, Stefan Tait, Thando Ntini

North West Dragons: Grant Mokoena, Lesego Senokwane, Lesibe Ngoepe, Raynard van Tonder, Dwaine Pretorius, Irvin Modimokoane, Ruan de Swardt, Senuran Muthusamy, Wihan Lubbe, Meeka-eel Prince, Nicky van der Bergh, Rubin Hermann, Bamanye Xenxe, Caleb Seleka, Duan Jansen, Gideon Peters, Kerwin Mungroo, Migael Pretorius


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – North West Dragons

Who will win?-  North West Dragons

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Michael Erlank (KwaZulu Natal Inland), Meeka-eel Prince (North West Dragons)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Mbulelo Budaza (KwaZulu Natal Inland), Migael Pretorius (North West Dragons)

Most Sixes – Michael Erlank (KwaZulu Natal Inland), Meeka-eel Prince (North West Dragons)

Player of the Match- Meeka-eel Prince (North West Dragons)

Team Scores Batting first –North West Dragons 270+, KwaZulu Natal Inland 250+

Match Handicap: North West Dragons



Match 14- October 8- Warriors vs Titans (St. George's Park, Gqeberha)


Current Form Titans:

Titans are placed at the 4th position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Titans in the competition is Dean Elgar with 103 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Titans in the competition is Neil Brand with 3 scalps under his belt.

Titans have won their previous match against Boland by a big margin of 237 runs.

Titans batted first and they posted a total of 380 for 7 in 50 overs. Dewald Brevis gave a fabulous start to Titans but was dismissed in the 9th over itself. Dean Elgar made a great contribution of 103 runs in 99 balls to instill hope for a big total. Donavon Ferreira provided the best possible finish with his whirlwind knock of 63 runs in 40 balls to take Titans past the 370 run mark and finish at 380 in 50 overs of play.

During the chase, Boland lost 4 wickets for just 19 runs and looked to be in sheer trouble. Pieter Malan and Christiaan Jonker tried their best to take Boland closer to the target but both of them got out at a wrong time. Boland really struggled against a disciplined bowling attack of Titans. They were eventually bowled out for 143, losing the match by a big margin of 237 runs.


Current Form Warriors:

Warriors are currently placed at the 3rd position on the points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Warriors in the competition is Patrick Kruger with 135 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Warriors in the competition is Beyers Swanepoel with 2 scalps under his belt.

Warriors have won their previous match against Lions by 4 wickets.

Lions batted first and they posted a total of 330 for 7 in 50 overs. Joshua Richards scored 76 runs in 79 balls. Ryan Rickelton and Dominic Hendricks also contributed well and scored 50 and 92 runs respectively. On the back of these brilliant knocks, Lions got to 330 in 50 overs of play.

During the chase, Warriors lost Jordan Hermann and Jiveshan Pillay early on in the innings. Tristan Stubbs also disappointed and got out for 24 runs. This is when Warriors looked all but out of the match. Patrick Kruger and Beyers Swanepoel played exceptionally well. They scored 135 and 69 runs respectively to take their team home in the last over with 4 wickets in hand.


Let's have a look at the squads:

Warriors: Andile Mokgakane, Jiveshan Pillay, Jordan Hermann, Liam Alder, Tristan Stubbs, Beyers Swanepoel, Diego Rosier, JP King, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Matthew Breetzke, Rudi Second, Sinethemba Qeshile, Alfred Mothoa, Anrich Nortje, George Van Heerden, Renaldo Meyer, Sean Whitehead, Siya Plaatjie, Siya Semethu, Ziyaad Abrahams

Titans: Dean Elgar, Joshua van Heerden, Musa Twala, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Sibonelo Makhanya, Aiden Markram, Ayabulela Gqamane, Corbin Bosch, Dayyaan Galiem, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Kleinveldt, Neil Brand, Donovan Ferreira, Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock, Aaron Phangiso, Gerald Coetzee, Junior Dala, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Matthew Boast, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tladi Bokako


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? –  Warriors

Who will win?-  Titans 

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Dewald Brevis (Titans), Sinethemba Qeshile (Warriors)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Corbin Bosch (Titans), Beyers Swanepoel (Warriors)

Most Sixes – Dewald Brevis (Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Warriors)

Player of the Match- Dewald Brevis (Titans)

Team Scores Batting first – Titans 320+, Warriors 270+

Match Handicap:  Titans


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