Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, SA20 2023, Today Match Prediction 09 February 2023

jsk vs sec Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the second semifinal in the SA20, 2023, where Joburg Super Kings will be up against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Joburg Super Kings finished second on the points table, and they are coming here with a big win against MI Cape Town. The Eastern Cape lost to the Super Kings in their last game, and they would like to turn it around in this contest.  

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape has won only once in the last four games, which will add pressure on the team. They lost both their league games against Joburg Super Kings and need to come up with a better show here. Both sides will face pressure in this knockout contest, and we will likely see a close contest between the two teams. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Joburg Super Kings Preview

Faf du Plessis will be pleased with the efforts of his side in the tournament. They won the last game against MI Cape Town by 76 runs to finish second on the points table. Their batting looks in good shape, and the bowlers also did a good job in the last game. They had defeated Sunrisers Eastern Cape in both league games, and it will add to the side's confidence.  

The side will like a good start from openers Faf du Plessis and Reeza Hendricks, who have scored runs in the tournament. Leus du Plooy played a good knock in the last game, and he will like to build partnerships with Sibonelo Makhanya and Matthew Wade in the middle order. They will also expect runs from Donavon Ferreira, Kyle Simmonds, and Romario Shepherd down the order.  

The side will need good spells from Kyle Simmonds and Lizaad Williams with the new ball. Both of them bowled well in the last game, and they will carry that confidence. Maheesh Theekshana is an experienced bowler, and he must do well along with Shephard and Gerald Coetzee. They will need good spells from Donavon Ferreira in the ing role.

Joburg Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Faf du Plessis (c), Reeza Hendricks, Leus du Plooy, Sibonelo Makhanya, Matthew Wade (wk), Donavon Ferreira, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Kyle Simmonds, Lizaad Williams, Maheesh Theekshana

Joburg Super Kings Actual Playing XI:

Lizaad Williams, Gerald Coetzee, Sibonelo Makhanya, Faf du Plessis, Nandre Burger, Maheesh Theekshana, Reeza Hendricks, Leus du Plooy, Donovan Ferreira, Matthew Wade, Romario Shepherd

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Preview

Aiden Markram's team has its task cut out. They must get over the two losses they have had against the Super Kings and play with a positive mind. They come here with a 24-run loss against the same side. Batting has looked shaky in the last few games, and Markram must lead from the front and take his side to a win.  

Temba Bavuma did well in the last game, and he needs to set up a big partnership with Adam Rossington in this game. The middle order hasn't been at its best, and the trio of Jordan Hermann, JJ Smuts, and Markram must do well here. The side bats deep with Tristan Stubbs, James Fuller, and Marco Jansen, and all these players can score quick runs.   

Smuts and Marco Jansen will face a big test as their opponents have a very strong batting line-up. They must get the early breakthroughs to put Super Kings on the back foot. Sisanda Magala has done well, and he will need to keep the scoring rate under check along with Filler and Roelof van der Merwe. Brydon Carse and Markram add to the side's bowling options.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Predicted Playing XI:

Aiden Markram (c), Adam Rossington (wk), Temba Bavuma, Jordan Hermann, JJ Smuts, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Roelof van der Merwe, Brydon Carse, James Fuller

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Actual Playing XI:

Ottneil Baartman, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs, Sisanda Magala, RE Van Der Merwe, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, Jordan Cox, Adam Rossington, Brydon Carse

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for February 8 at Centurion is slightly overcast. It has been raining at this place for the last few days, so the pitch would be slightly damp and shall assist fast bowlers. Batsmen can play their strokes, and we have seen back-to-back high-scoring games. The side batting first will need 180 runs on the board. 

Venue Details

SuperSport Park, Centurion, is one of the liveliest pitches in South Africa, which offers good bounce and carry to the fast bowlers who enjoy it here. The grass cover on the pitch assists fast bowlers. Batsmen who play through the line have also enjoyed success at this ground. Spinners don't have much on this track.

Toss: To Bowl

It is one of the fastest wickets in South Africa, where the fast bowlers have done well with the new ball. With the weather expected to remain cloudy, it will be a challenge to bat on this track. We expect the side winning the toss to bowl first on this wicket and try and exploit the early juice on the surface.