CTB Vs TST Dream11 And Match Report: rapturous, relentless and ruthless Tshwane Spartans look to mince and blow apart Cape Town Blitz today.
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On a day where the top two sides in the Mzansi Super League step out in the middle, the clamour for top spot takes precedence today. With Paarl Rocks playing bottom placed Jozi Stars before Tshwane Spartans go at battle in the second clash of this Sunday, the table toppers know they can’t afford any slipups if they are to maintain their position atop of the league.
And there are hardly any qualms either of the side coming out of this clash unblemished with the side cascading their way to the pinnacles of first place in the league courtesy of some enticing, exhilarating and engrossing cricket. The only side unbeaten in the league, Tshwane Spartans have gone onto win three matches to see themselves in first place despite three of their fixtures being abandoned due to inclement weather.
Defeating Paarl Rocks the last time around, the 8 wicket win perfectly encapsulated by the side are overwhelming favourites for the league title. The top of the table decider was the side’s first test, one they ended up cruising to a win to with a comprehensive showing where they restricted their opponent to just 126 before chasing down the meagre target with 5 overs to spare.
Elsewhere, with three defeats in succession, Cape Town Blitz have sit a slump in their ambitions of making it into the next round with the side unravelling at the wrong time. Despite setting a target of 182 infront of Durban Heat the last time around, the side ended up falling apart in their defence to lose by 7 wickets, a defeat which saw the side regress all the way into fifth place.
Pitch Conditions And Toss
A solid and exquisite wicket for the bat, the bounce on the ball is pinch perfect to allow the batters all the room, space and time in the world to send the ball packing to the fence. The first part of the encounter is the right time to pile on a colossal score before the wickets becomes slightly sluggish, a set of events which will see the side winning the toss opting to bat first.
Probable Playing 11
Cape Town Blitz
Quinton de Kock (C, WK), Janneman Malan, David Bedingham, Liam Livingstone, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Vernon Philander, Wahab Riaz, Aviwe Mgijima, Sisanda Magala, Dale Steyn
Tshwane Spartans
Theunis de Bruyn, Dean Elgar, Roelof van der Merwe, AB de Villiers, Heinrich Klaasen (C, WK), Petrus van Biljon, Wiaan Mulder, Tom Curran, Morne Morkel, Lungi Ngidi, Lutho Sipamla
Match Details
Mzansi Super League 2019
Match: Cape Town Blitz Vs Tshwane Spartans
Date And Time: 1st December, Sunday- 9:00pm IST
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Where To Watch: Sony Six/HD, FanCode
Pivotal Players
Cape Town Blitz
- Janneman Malan, Vernon Philander, Aviwe Mgijima, Sisanda Magala
Tshwane Spartans
- Theunis de Bruyn, Dean Elgar, AB de Villiers, Lutho Sipamla
Top 4 Batting Order
Cape Town Blitz
- Quinton de Kock, Janneman Malan, David Bedingham, Liam Livingstone
Tshwane Spartans
- Theunis de Bruyn, Dean Elgar, Roelof van der Merwe, AB de Villiers
Clean Hitters
Cape Town Blitz
- Janneman Malan, David Bedingham
Tshwane Spartans
- Theunis de Bruyn, Dean Elgar
Death Overs Bowlers
Cape Town Blitz
- Aviwe Mgijima, Sisanda Magala
Tshwane Spartans
- Tom Curran, Lutho Sipamla
CTB Vs TST Dream11 Wicket-Keeper
We begin by getting in Cape Town Blitz’s wicket-keeper, Quinton de Kock in this docket of the side with the opener having come up with crucial runs for the side across the course of the league. David Bedingham comes in as well form the side after the player made the most of the limited opportunity given to him the last time around with 44 well made runs.
Elsewhere, from Tshwane Spartans, we have the one name come in as well for us with Heinrich Klaassen being our choice for this encounter after the player remained unbeaten on 36 runs in just 20 balls the last time around.
CTB Vs TST Dream11 Batsmen
Someone who gave him perfect assistance in that performance was AB de Villiers as the two stitched together a 73 run stand for their side to see the side get past the finishing line with aplomb. AB de Villiers was at his scintillating best in that clash, hitting a pulsating knock of 69 runs in just 37 deliverers as he smashed his way to the fence on 9 occasions to make the bat a must have one for the day.
Opener Dean Elgar comes into our side from Tshwane Spartans as well for this clash while form the other side of the facet we are venturing into the forthcoming outing with their opener Janneman Malan. The 75 runs he scored for the side in the previous affair showcased his exuberant ability as a bat, a knock where he immersed us in his repertoire of expansive strokeplay and wrist work.
CTB Vs TST Dream11 All-Rounders
Liam Livingstone got 27 runs in 17 balls in the same clash to see us rope in him while from Tshwane Spartans, the three wickets in the previous match make Roelof van der Merwe an instant choice. His left hand brand of spin is going to leave today’s opposition perplexed and exasperated as he gets the ball to frisk around and induce false shots in the bats.
CTB Vs TST Dream11 Bowling Order
The 2-25 for dale Steyn in the last match make him our first choice from Cape Town Blitz, a bowler who’ll be not only taking up duties with the new ball but sending down overs in the death overs as well, periods when wickets are most likely to fall. Sisanda Magala will be giving him company while from the other side of the docket, the astute and astounding, Lutho Sipamla brings an end to our picks for the day.
Captain And Vice-Captain
AB de Villiers comes out to captain while Malan is our vice-captain.
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All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match, pitch report and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
