Boland vs North West, CSA 4-Day Series, Division 1, Today Match Prediction 21 February 2024

bol vs nwest Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the last round of games in CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2023-24. In the 25th match, Boland takes on the North West as both sides aim to win and avoid relegation. Boland comes into this game with a drawn game against the Lions. The North West went down against the Dolphins.  

Boland players play on their home ground, and they will have an advantage. They have a good record against the North West, and this will add to the side's confidence. It will be a crucial game for both sides, and it will be interesting to see if Boland can continue with their good record against North West.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Boland Preview

Pieter Malan's side has had a poor season. They are at the bottom of the points table and cannot qualify for the next round. They shared points with the Lions in a drawn game and must put up a good show to win. Malan would like to end the season on a high with a good performance in this game.  

Janneman Malan and Maahir Joseph haven't done well at the top, and the team will need a good show from them in this game. Pieter Malan, Aviwe Mgijima, and Jean du Plessis must build partnerships in the middle order. They will also need runs in the lower middle order from Michael Copeland, Hardus Viljoen, and Nathan Engelbrecht.  

The bowling attack has failed the side this season, and they will need a good show with the new ball from Glenton Stuurman and Hardus Viljoen. Achille Cloete and Siyabonga Mahima have an important role in this contest. Michael Copeland and Aviwe Mgijima have to do well as bowlers.
 

Boland Predicted Playing XI:

Pieter Malan (c), Janneman Malan, Maahir Joseph, Aviwe Mgijima, Jean du Plessis, Michael Copeland, Nathan Engelbrecht (wk), Hardus Viljoen, Glenton Stuurman, Siyabonga Mahima, Achille Cloete

North West Preview

Wihan Lubbe's side has been inconsistent this season and has lost their hopes of reaching the next round. They went down by 10 wickets against the Dolphins. The side will look to do well as they end their campaign with this game. Their opponents are in poor form, and Lubbe will look to take advantage of it.  

Lesego Senokwane and Grant Mokoena must deliver a good start in the game, as they haven't enjoyed a great run. Lesiba Ngoepe, Rubin Hermann, and Wihan Lubbe are in good form and will look to do well in the middle overs. Migael Pretorius and Taheer Isaacs can do well in the lower middle order, and the side will have big expectations from them.  

The side will need a good show with the new ball from Gideon Peters and Duan Jansen, as their opponents have struggled. Kerwin Mungroo and Bamanye Xenxe have struggled with their form, and the side will need a strong show from them. Lubbe, Lesiba Ngoepe, and Lesego Senokwane add depth to the attack.

North West Predicted Playing XI:

Wihan Lubbe (c), Lesego Senokwane, Lesiba Ngoepe, Rubin Hermann, Migael Pretorius, Taheer Isaacs (wk), Duan Jansen, Bamanye Xenxe, Kerwin Mungroo, Gideon Peters, Grant Mokoena

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There are forecast overcast skies over Paarl. The wicket will have moisture and won't make it easy to bat. The pitch has always assisted the fast bowlers, and any side batting first on this wicket would be happy with a score of around 300 runs in the 1st innings.

Venue Details

The wicket at Boland Park, Paarl, offers good assistance to the bowlers; hence, it isn't a typical stand-and-deliver wicket. Batters must work their way on this wicket, and when they get set in, they can score runs. Fast bowlers enjoy bowling on this surface with a nice seam and carry.

Toss: To Bowl

The pitch has assisted fast bowlers, and there is always some juice on the track, which the side bowling first can exploit. The pitch will improve as the game progresses, and the captain winning the toss would like to bowl at this ground first.