JOZ vs CTB Dream11 : Last year’s finalists get the second edition of the Mzansi Super League underway today.
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After an exhilarating and enthralling debut reason of the Mzansi Super League, the South African T20 premier league returns for its second edition with more vigour and jubilance. Given the set of transfers which transpired prior to the onset of the showpiece league come today’s league opener, this promises to be a bigger, grander and more riveting than last time around.
And there couldn’t have been a more befitting clash to thrown open the doors of the expansive league than today’s encounter between last year’s finalists. Last year’s champions Jozi Stars will be going at loggerheads against Cape Town Blitz as the side look to emulate their comprehensive and clinical showing in the summit clash of the last season and get their campaign off to a flourishing start.
Jozi Stars couldn’t have been more emphatic and profound in their win in the premier final with the side chasing down the 114 run target set infront of them with consummate ease. The side cruised to being named the winners of the inaugural season of the league as they scripted an easy 8 wicket win in a one sided final which saw Cape Town Blitz squander the chance accorded to them.
And ahead of the impending clash between the two sides today, it’s Jozi Stars who look the overwhelming favourites given the gargantuan identity of the side. They are filled to the brim with worldclass performers, players who know just what it takes to succeed on the big stage and will be looking to begin their life in the league in resounding style.
Pitch Conditions And Toss
The threat of rain looms ominously over the surface with dark clouds hovering over the stadium but that won’t do the slightest bit to spoil the impeccable batting conditions prevelant over here. A pristine surface to come out and bat on, the batsmen will find it extremely easy o cream the ball to the fence with anything close to 200 being very likely today.
With rain in the air, the side winning the toss will be looking to step out and field first here.
Probable Playing 11
Jozi Stars
Chris Gayle, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma (C), Ryan Rickelton (WK), Delano Potgieter, Daniel Christian, Kagiso Rabada, Duanne Olivier, Simon Harmer, Dane Paterson
Cape Town Blitz
Quinton de Kock (C, WK), Liam Livingstone, Janneman Malan, Moeen Ali, Marques Ackerman, Mohammad Nawaz, Sisanda Magala, Geoge Linde, Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn, Anrich Nortje
Match Details
Mzansi Super League 2019
Match: Jozi Stars Vs Cape Town Blitz
Date And Time: 8th November, Friday- 9:00pm IST
Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Where To Watch: Sony Six/HD, FanCode
Pivotal Players
Jozi Stars
- Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Dane Paterson
Cape Town Blitz
- Liam Livingstone, Janneman Malan, Geoge Linde, Vernon Philander
Top 4 Batting Order
Jozi Stars
- Chris Gayle, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma
Cape Town Blitz
- Quinton de Kock, Liam Livingstone, Janneman Malan, Moeen Ali
Clean Hitters
Jozi Stars
- Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma
Cape Town Blitz
- Liam Livingstone, Marques Ackerman
Death Overs Bowlers
Jozi Stars
- Simon Harmer, Dane Paterson
Cape Town Blitz
- Dale Steyn, Anrich Nortje
JOZ vs CTB Dream11 Wicket-Keeper
His side’s leading run getter in the previous campaign with 412 runs in 8 matches which included the one hundred and three 50s, Cape Town Blitz’s Quinton de Kock was a no brainer for us. The wicket-keeper looks set to capitalise on the exceptional batting conditions today and make the most of the powerplay overs as he looks to lay down the foundation of a big score for his side.
JOZ vs CTB Dream11 Batsmen
Our entire batting order is composed of the picks from Jozi Stars with us beginning with their openers Chris Gayle and Reeza Hendricks for this one. Perhaps one of the most empathic and pulsating opening partnerships in the league, the two explosive and feisty batsmen are names who can easily open their arms to amass a bagful of runs owing to the expansive strokeplay they posses, seeing them both come in.
Captain Temba Bavuma comes in as well for us from the side to wrap up our Dream 11 picks for today’s encounter.
JOZ vs CTB Dream11 All-Rounders
We compensate for the batting picks from CTB in this facet, getting in a trivalent of names from the side, all players who hold escalated batting roles in the team. Opener Liam Livingstone has enjoyed a jubilant time in T20 cricket across the course of 2019 and we envision him marauding his way to the same stellar displays in this match as well to make him the first pick from the side.
Moeen Ali comes in as well after some good performances in the Vitality Blast, Moeen Ali is selected as well by us for this encounter from the side given the four overs of spin he’s likely to send down as well. Left hand spinner George Linde completes the trio of picks from the outfit whilst the opposition will be represented by Delano Potgieter for this one.
JOZ vs CTB Dream11 Bowling Order
We begin by getting in Kagiso Rabada from Jozi Stars given his role with both the new ball and in the death overs with his dual nature as a bowler making him a good pick for this docket. His counterpart Duanne Olivier partners him up for this clash while the singular pick of Sisanda Magala from the other side brings an end to our proceedings for the tie.
Captain And Vice-Captain
Hendricks is our side’s captain for the match while Quinton de Kock is being picked up as the vice-captain.
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Dream 11 Disclaimer
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.
