Eastern Storm vs Mpumalanga Rhinos, CSA 4-Day Division 2, Today Match Prediction 12 December 2024

ES vs MMR Match Prediction & Analysis

CSA Division 2 is running successfully with all teams trying their best to get their points in the early stages. Eastern storm are not having a great season this year and will look for a win to resurrect their campaign. Mpulunga rhinos are also searching for their first win with 2 draws in their 2 completed matches. We expect a tough contest between two teams who are searching for momentum with a victory. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Eastern Storm Preview

Eastern Storm made 300/10 & 97/10 in the last game and lost by a massive 257 runs. They were lead by Shaylen Pillay with a  score of 77 runs in first innings in response to opposition massive target. Their batters of Christopher Blitz (43 runs), Thomson (49 runs) and Divan Posthumus (53 runs) made vital contributions to make their scoreboard moving across inthe first innings. They were bundled out cheaply in the second innings. 

Their bowlers gave out the opposition for 514 & 140 taking all 20 wickets. Tumelo Simelane took 10 wickets while Divan Posthumus chipped in with 5 wickets in the match. Kyle Landsberg and Andrew Rasemene ed forces with the bowling department to chip in with crucial wickets. 

Key players: Divan Posthumus, Tumelo Simelane, Shaylen Pillay

Eastern Storm Predicted Playing XI:

Jason Van Dyk, T Tembela, Kabelo Sekhukone, Christopher Blitz, Shaylen Pillay, Thomson, Divan Posthumus, Tumelo Simelane, Kyle Landsberg, Andrew Rasemene, Dewan Marais

Mpumalanga Rhinos Preview

Mpulunga rhinos made 220 & 143 in their last game to draw the match. Their batters Mohammed Mayet (41 & 58 runs), Benjamin Van Niekerk (52 & 57 runs) and Gareth Dukes (44 runs) made good scores and led their batting unit in the both innings. M Twala, Yassar Cook and Hermann Rolfes got starts but failed to build partnerships in the middle last match. 

Their bowlers gave the opposition for 343/10 & 207/3d in the last game. Heinrichsen was the star performer with the ball with figures of 5/55 in the first innings. Hermann Rolfes, Gareth Dukes and Jurie Snyman chipped with vital wickets and crucial overs between them in the middle effectively. 

Key players: Hermann Rolfes, Mohammed Mayet, Gareth Dukes

Mpumalanga Rhinos Predicted Playing XI:

Karabo Mogatsi, M Twala, Yassar Cook, Mohammed Mayet, Benjamin Van Niekark, Hermann Rolfes, Gareth Dukes, Jurie Snyman, Heinrichsen, Thempa Maupa, Mannickam,

Weather Conditions

Benoni will have bright and sunny weather on most parts of the match with few weather interruptions expected.

ES vs MMR Pitch Report

Benoni is a good traditional pitch with some movement with the new ball and batters will find run scoring easy as the match progresses. We are expect the runs to be in the range of 300-400 runs in the match. 

Toss: To Bat

Both captains will look to bat first on this pitch as the pitch will be good to bat in the early days of the match and might deteriorate as the match progresses.