Cricket Betting Tips and Predictions: CSA T20 Challenge 2024 - Titans vs Warriors, Boland vs Dolphins, Lions vs North West Dragons (October 19th)

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the CSA T20 Challenge, Match 26 - Titans vs Warriors and Match 27 - Boland vs Dolphins and Match 28 - Lions vs North West Dragons, to be played on the 19th of October at the St George's Park, Port Elizabeth; Kingsmead, Durban and Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.
Match 26 - Titans vs Warriors (St George's Park, Port Elizabeth)
Current Form Titans:
Titans are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table with 3 wins and 2 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Titans in the CSA T20 Challenge is Donovan Ferreira with 218 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Titans in the CSA T20 Challenge is Keith Dudgeon with 5 scalps under his belt.
The previous match of Titans against North West Dragons was cancelled due to rain. In their last completed fixture, Titans lost against Knights by 32 runs.
Knights batted first and they posted a huge total of 223 for 6 in 20 overs. Jacques Snyman gave a thrilling start to Knights. He smashed 44 runs off just 18 deliveries. Rilee Rossouw in the middle order also flexed his muscles and smashed 66 runs off 32 balls to help Knights get to a massive total of 223 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Titans got off to a flier with Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Rivaldo Moonsamy getting off the blocks quickly. Pretorius made 21 while Moonsamy scored 31 runs. The middle order struggled and once Heinrich Klaasen was dismissed by Aaron Phangiso, it became quite a tough task for Titans to chase the total down. There were efforts made by Donovan Ferreira but all in vain as Titans were restricted to 191 for 6 in 20 overs, losing the match by 32 runs.
Current Form Warriors:
Warriors are currently placed at the 5th position on points table with 3 wins and 3 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Warriors in the CSA T20 Challenge is Beyers Swapnoel with 138 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Warriors in the CSA T20 Challenge is Christopher King with 7 scalps under his belt.
Warriors have lost their previous match against Boland by 11 runs.
Boland batted first and they posted a total of 171 for 6 in 20 overs. Clyde Fortuin and Grant Roelofsen played really well at the top of the order. They scored 50 and 26 runs respectively. Aviwe Mgijima also flexed his muscles and smashed 40 runs off just 30 balls to help Boland get to a competitive total of 171 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, the top order of Warriors struggled to get going. They were 4 wickets down for just 54 runs. Patrick Kruger tried his best to revive the innings with a knock of 51 runs in 28 balls but he too failed to win the match for Warriors as they fell short by 11 runs in the end.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Titans
Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Joshua van Heerden, Sibonelo Makhanya, Steve Stolk, Corbin Bosch, David Wiese, Dayyaan Galiem, Jack Lees, Matthew Boast, Neil Brand, Donovan Ferreira (Wk), Heinrich Klaasen (Wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Wk), Rivaldo Moonsamy (Wk), Aaron Phangiso (c), Junior Dala, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tladi Bokako
Warriors
Andile Mokgakane, Diego Rosier, George Van Heerden, Jiveshan Pillay, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs, Beyers Swanepoel, JP King, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Sean Whitehead, Siya Plaatjie, Matthew Breetzke (Wk), Rudi Second (Wk), Sinethemba Qeshile (Wk), Alfred Mothoa, Anrich Nortje, Aphiwe Mnyanda, Liam Alder, Nealan van Heerden
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Titans
Who will win?- Titans
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Heinrich Klaasen (Titans), Beyers Swapnoel (Warriors)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Gerald Coetzee (Titans), Siya Simetu (Warriors)
Most Sixes – Heinrich Klaasen (Titans), Beyers Swapnoel (Warriors)
Player of the Match- Heinrich Klaasen (Titans)
Team Scores Batting first – Warriors 155+, Titans 160+
Match Handicap : Titans
Match 27 - Boland vs Dolphins (Kingsmead, Durban)
Current Form Boland:
Boland are currently placed at the 6th position on points table with 2 wins and 3 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Boland in the CSA T20 Challenge is Grant Roelofsen with 193 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Boland in the CSA T20 Challenge is Glenton Stuurman with 8 scalps under his belt.
Boland have won their previous match against Warriors by 11 runs.
Boland batted first and they posted a total of 171 for 6 in 20 overs. Clyde Fortuin and Grant Roelofsen played really well at the top of the order. They scored 50 and 26 runs respectively. Aviwe Mgijima also flexed his muscles and smashed 40 runs off just 30 balls to help Boland get to a competitive total of 171 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, the top order of Warriors struggled to get going. They were 4 wickets down for just 54 runs. Patrick Kruger tried his best to revive the innings with a knock of 51 runs in 28 balls but he too failed to win the match for Warriors as they fell short by 11 runs in the end.
Current Form Dolphins:
Dolphins are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table with 2 wins and 4 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Dolphins in the CSA T20 Challenge is Marques Ackerman with 191 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Dolphins in the CSA T20 Challenge is Andile Simelane with 11 scalps under his belt.
Dolphins have won their previous match against Knights by 6 wickets.
Knights batted first and they posted a total of 155 for 9 in 20 overs. Jacques Snyman gave a thrilling start to Knights. He smashed 58 runs off just 37 balls. The middle order struggled to capitalise on the start they Jacques Snyman gave them. Jason Smith picked up 3 wickets for 21 runs as Knights were restricted to an ordinary total of 155 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Dolphins lost 2 early wickets and looked to be in deep waters. Marques Ackerman and Jason Smith then scored 28 and 65 runs respectively to almost seal the deal in favor of Dolphins. Jason Smith in particular was simply sensational with the bat. He smashed 65 runs in 44 balls to win the match for Dolphins in the 19th over with 6 wickets in hand.
Let's have a look at the squads:
Dolphins
Bradley Porteous, David Miller, Jason Smith, Khaya Zondo, Marques Ackerman, Sarel Erwee, Theesan Naicker, Andile Phehlukwayo, Andile Simelane, Bryce Parsons, JJ Smuts, Prenelan Subrayen, Sean Gilson, Grant Roelofsen (Wk), Slade van Staden (Wk), Tshepang Dithole (Wk), Daryn Dupavillon, Eathan Bosch, Keshav Maharaj (c), Odirile Modimokoane, Okuhle Cele
Boland
Adrian du Toit, Christiaan Jonker, Janneman Malan, Jean du Plessis, Keegan Petersen, Maahir Joseph, Nathan Engelbrecht, Pieter Malan (c), Aviwe Mgijima, Ayabulela Gqamane, Ferisco Adams, Jevano Baron, Michael Copeland, Shaun von Berg, Stiaan van Zyl, Clyde Fortuin (Wk), Hlomla Hanabe (Wk), Jason Oakes (Wk), Achille Cloete, Akhona Mnyaka, Glenton Stuurman
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Boland
Who will win?- Dolphins
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Grant Roelofsen (Boland), Marques Ackerman (Dolphins)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Imran Manack (Boland), Okhule Cele (Dolphins)
Most Sixes – Grant Roelofsen (Boland), Marques Ackerman (Dolphins)
Player of the Match- Marques Ackerman (Dolphins)
Team Scores Batting first – Boland 165+, Dolphins 160+
Match Handicap : Boland
Match 28 - Lions vs North West Dragons (Senwes Park, Potchefstroom)
Current Form Lions:
Lions are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 4 wins and 2 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Lions in the CSA T20 Challenge is Wandile Makwetu with 154 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Lions in the CSA T20 Challenge is Junaid Dawood with 13 scalps under his belt.
Lions have lost their previous match against Western Province by 4 wickets.
Lions batted first and they posted a total of 145 for 7 in 20 overs. Their premier batter Reeza Hendricks got out cheaply. After his dismissal, Wandile Makwetu and Rassie van der Dussen revived the innings with knocks of 41 and 43 runs respectively. The middle and the lower order failed miserably and Lions had to settle for an ordinary total of 145, even though at one point they were aiming 160+.
During the chase, Jonathan Bird and Valentine Kitime got out cheaply. After their dismissals, Edward Moore took the responsibility of taking Western Province over the line. He smashed 87 runs off just 62 balls, hitting 5 fours and 5 maximums. On the back of his brave effort, Lions won the match in the 20th over with 4 wickets in hand.
Current Form North West Dragons:
North West Dragons are currently placed at the 1st position on points table with 4 wins and 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for North West Dragons in the CSA T20 Challenge is Janneman Malan with 233 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for North West Dragons in the CSA T20 Challenge is Kerwin Mungroo with 9 scalps under his belt.
The previous match of North West Dragons against Titans was cancelled due to rain. In their last completed fixture, North West Dragons lost against Warriors by 21 runs.
Warriors batted first and they posted a total of 221 for 5 in 20 overs. JP King gave a phenomenal start to Warriors. He smashed 61 runs in just 33 balls, hitting 6 fours and 3 sixes. Sinethemba Qeshile also played well and scored 53 runs off just 26 balls. On the back of their batting brilliance, Warriors were able to achieve a tall total of 221 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Janneman Malan batted superbly but he didn't get any support from the other top order batters. Malan scored 111 runs off 60 deliveries but because of no momentum into the innings due to lethargic batting by the other North West Dragons batters, they fell short by 21 runs in the end.
Let's have a look at the squads:
Lions
Mitchell Van Buuren, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Zubayr Hamza, Delano Potgieter, Evan Jones, Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen (Wk), Ryan Rickelton (Wk), Bjorn Fortuin, Codi Yusuf, Junaid Dawood, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lutho Sipamla, Nqabayomzi Peter, Tshepo Moreki
North West Dragons
Grant Mokoena, Lesego Senokwane, Lesiba Ngoepe, Raynard van Tonder, Migael Pretorius, Ruan de Swardt, Senuran Muthusamy, Wihan Lubbe, Meeka-eel Prince (Wk), Ronan Hermann (Wk), Rubin Hermann (Wk), Tahir Isaacs (Wk), Bamanye Xenxe, Caleb Seleka, Calvin King, Duan Jansen, Gideon Peters, Irvin Modimokoane, Kerwin Mungroo, Tumelo Mokoena
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) – Wihan Lubbe (North West Dragons), Zubayr Hamza (Lions)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Migael Pretorius (North West Dragons), Bjorn Fortuin (Lions)
Most Sixes – Wihan Lubbe (North West Dragons), Zubayr Hamza (Lions)
Player of the Match- Wihan Lubbe (North West Dragons)
Team Scores Batting first – North West Dragons 180+, Lions 170+
Match Handicap : North West Dragons
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