Eastern Storm vs KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers), CSA 4-Day Division 2, Today Match Prediction 07 November 2024

ES vs KZNIN Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Eastern Storm will be looking to put on a decent show when they face KwaZulu-Natal Inland in the 4th match of CSA 4-Day Series Division Two 2024-25, at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, starting from 7th November (Thursday).

Eastern Storm suffered 80-run defeat at the hands of Limpopo in their opening game of the competition. Captain Grant Thomson will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball in this home fixture.

On the other hand, KwaZulu-Natal Inland will need to adjust to the conditions at Benoni. Captain Michael Erlank will be hoping that the side can put in a decent performance against Eastern Storm.

In 2022, Eastern Storms ed a six-wicket win over KwaZulu-Natal Land in a four-day match played at Benoni.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Eastern Storm Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Shaylen Pillay, Kabelo Sekhukhune, Christopher Britz, captain Grant Thomson, Aron Visser and Dewan Marais to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 76 runs to his name, Shaylen Pillay is the currently leading run-scorer for Eastern Storm so far this season.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Andrew Rasemene, Divan Posthumus, Martin Khumalo and Kyle Landsberg to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the opening match, off-spinner Kyle Landsberg was the pick of the bowlers and claimed seven wickets against Limpopo.

Eastern Storm Predicted Playing XI:

Kabelo Sekhukhune, Christopher Britz, Danie Rossouw (wk), Grant Thomson (c), Shaylen Pillay, Kyle Landsberg, Martin Khumalo, Andrew Rasemene, Dewan Marais, Aron Visser, Divan Posthumus

KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Yaseen Valli, captain Michael Erlank, Kagiso Rapulana, Tian Koekemoer, Keith Dudgeon and Malcolm Nofal to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 486 runs in 11 innings, captain Michael Erlank topped the batting charts for KwaZulu-Natal Inland in last year’s CSA 4-Day Series Division 1 Competition.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Keith Dudgeon, Mondli Khumalo, Malcolm Nofal, Alindile Mhletywa and Thando Ntini to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 16 wickets to his name, pacer Keith Dudgeon topped the bowling charts for KwaZulu-Natal Inland in last year’s CSA 4-Day Series Division 1 Competition.

KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Predicted Playing XI:

Michael Erlank (captain), Yaseen Valli, Kagiso Rapulana, Cameron Deen Shekleton, Tian Koekemoer, Malcolm Nofal, Keith Dudgeon, Thando Ntini, Ntando Zuma (wk), Mondli Khumalo, Alindile Mhletywa.

Weather Conditions

The average first inning score at Willowmoore Park, Benoni in the previous two matches of CSA Four-Day Series played last year was around 164 runs.

The weather forecast for the four-day match is far from ideal as rain is expected on day 1, 3, 4 of the game.

ES vs KZNIN Pitch Report

Willowmoore Park, Benoni is going to host the fourth match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division 2 played between Eastern Storm and KwaZulu-Natal Inland.

Toss: To Bowl

The freshly prepared wicket at Benoni is going to offer lateral movement to the seam bowlers. Both the captains will be looking to win the toss, and field first.