CSA T20 Challenge 2024- Match 25 - Knights vs Western Province - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: October 18th

Here are the top Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for CSA T20 Challenge 2024 Match 25 between Knights and Western Province. The match is set to take place on October 18th at Newlands, Cape Town, and promises an exciting contest as both teams battle for supremacy in this crucial game.

Match 25 - Knights vs Western Province (Newlands, Cape Town)


Current Form Knights:

Knights are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table with 3 wins and 2 losses to their credit.

The top run scorer for Knights in the CSA T20 Challenge is Donovan Ferreira with 218 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Knights in the CSA T20 Challenge is Dayyan Galiem with 8 scalps under his belt.

Knights have lost their previous match against Dolphins 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.


Current Form Western Province:

Western Province are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 4 wins and 1 loss to their credit.

The top run scorer for Western Province in the CSA T20 Challenge is Janneman Malan with 233 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Western Province in the CSA T20 Challenge is Kerwin Mungroo with 9 scalps under his belt.

Western Province have won their previous match against Lions by 4 wickets.

Lions batted first and they posted a total of 145 for 7 in 20 overs. Reeza Hendricks got out cheaply. After his dismissal, Wandile Makwetu and Rassie van der Dussen played valuable knocks of 41 and 43 runs respectively. The rest of the lower middle order failed terribly and Lions had to settle for an ordinary total of 145 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Western Province lost Valentine Kitime and Jonathan Bird early on in the innings. It was Edward Moore in the middle order who changed the course of the match with his innings of 87 runs in just 62 balls. Moore hit 5 fours and 5 sixes during his innings. On the back of his sheer brilliance with the bat, Western Province got home with 4 wickets in hand.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Western Province

David Bedingham, Edward Moore, Gavin Kaplan, Jonathan Bird, Tony de Zorzi, Valentine Kitime, Yaseen Vallie, Abdullah Bayoumy, George Linde, Juan James, Kyle Simmonds, Onke Nyaku, Daniel Smith (Wk), Kyle Verreynne (c & Wk), Beuran Hendricks, Dane Paterson, Kenan Smith, Mihlali Mpongwana, Mthiwekhaya Nabe, Nandre Burger, Wayne Parnell

Knights

Gihahn Cloete, Garnett Tarr, Nathan Roux, Ruan Cronje, Dian Forrester, Nhlakanipho Mpungose, Clayton Bosch, Jacques Snyman, Aubrey Swapnoel, Jason Raubenheimer, Patrick Botha, Tiaan van Vuuren, Luke Beaufort, Isaac Dikgale, Matthew Pollard, Sinethemile Langa, Dane Piedt


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Western Province

Who will win?-  Knights

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Rilee Rossouw (Knights), Valentine Kitime (Western Province)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Aaron Phangiso (Knights), George Linde (Western Province)

Most Sixes – Rilee Rossouw (Knights), Valentine Kitime (Western Province)

Player of the Match- Rilee Rossouw (Knights)

Team Scores Batting first – Knights 165+, Western Province 155+

Match Handicap: Knights


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