KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) vs Northern Cape, CSA 4-Day Division 2, Today Match Prediction

KZNIN vs NCAPE Match Prediction & Analysis

Host KwaZulu-Natal Inland will face Northern Cape in the finals of the CSA 4-Day Series Division Two 2024-25 at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg, starting from 2nd April (Wednesday).

With three wins, one loss and two draws, KwaZulu-Natal Inland finished at the top of the table and qualify for the finals of the competition. Captain Michael Erlank will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball in this all-important final.

On the other hand, Northern Cape will enter this contest high-on confidence after ing five consecutive victories. Captain Ernest Kemm will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum in this grand finale.

Earlier this season, Northern Cape ed a hard-fought win over KwaZulu-Natal Inland in a four-day game played at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg.

TEAMS PREVIEW

KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Kagiso Rapulana, captain Michael Erlank, Cameron Shekleton, and Sean Gibson to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 470 runs in 11 innings, Kagiso Rapulana has topped the batting charts for KwaZulu-Natal Inland this season. Besides Rapulana, captain Michael Erlank has shown excellent form for the side and accumulated 413 runs at an excellent average of 51.62.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ziyaad Abrahams, Sean Whitehead, Mbulelo Budaza, Sean Gibson and Michael Erlank to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 31 scalps at an average of just 18.74, left-arm orthodox spinner Sean Whitehead has topped the bowling charts for KwaZulu-Natal Inland in this year’s competition.

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

Brett Compton, Kagiso Rapulana, Cameron Shekleton, Michael Erlank (c), Sean Gilson, Ntando Zuma (wk), Sean Whitehead, Ziyaad Abrahams, Rowan Rajah, Mbulelo Budaza, Chad Laycock, Jack Lees

Northern Cape Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Ernest Kemm, wicket-keeper Modiri Litheko, Ruan Haasbroek, and Ronan Hermann to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 384 runs in 10 innings, opener Ernest Kemm has topped the batting charts for Northern Cape in this year’s competition. Besides Kemm, Ruan Haasbroek has shown decent form and accumulated 357 runs at an average of 39.66.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ernest Kemm, Basheeru-Dean Walters, Hardus Viljoen, Benjamin van Rensburg and Tshepo Ntuli to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 35 wickets at an average of 12.17, left-arm spinner Ernest Kemm has topped the bowling charts for Northern Cape in this year’s competition.

Northern Cape Predicted Playing XI:

Ernest Kemm (c), Modiri Litheko (wk), Ronan Hermann, Tian Koekemoer, Ruan Haasbroek, Romano Terblanche, Emmanuel Motswiri, Tshepo Ntuli, Basheeru-Deen Walters, Benjamin Van Rensburg, Hardus Viljoen.

Weather Conditions

The average first inning score at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg in the ongoing CSA 4-Day Series Division Two 2024-25 in the previous three completed matches is around 287 runs. The weather forecast for the finals is far from ideal as thunderstorms are expected to take place on all days of the match.

KZNIN vs NCAPE Pitch Report

City Oval, Pietermaritzburg is going to host the finals of the CSA 4-Day Series Division Two 2024-25 played between KwaZulu-Natal Inland and Northern Cape.

Northern Cape will take heart from the fact they have won their previous match played at this venue

Toss: To Bowl

Given thunderstorms are predicted for the finals, the captains will be looking to win the toss and bowl first in such tricky conditions. The previous match played at City Oval was won by side batting second.