KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) vs Northern Cape, CSA 4-Day Division 2, Today Match Prediction 28 November 2024

KZNIN vs NCAPE Match Prediction & Analysis

CSA Division 2 is running successfully with all teams trying their best to get their points in the early stages. Northern cape did not have a great season last year and will look make this season a successful one after their good start with a win and draw so far. KwaZulu Natal Inland were relegated to the Divison 2 after their wooden spoon last season and are looking for a promotion this season. And they are on a roll  and looking to show they belong to Division 1 in this season. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Preview

KwaZulu Natal Inland made 441/4 & 128/4 in their last game to win by 6 wickets. Their top-3 batters Rapulana (98 runs), Shekelton (117 runs) and Ben Compton (74 runs) made big scores and led their batting unit in the first innings to set a massive lead. Sean Gibson, Michael Erlank and Marcelo Piedt chipped with small cameos to  build partnerships in the middle last match. Their batters piled up runs with ease in the their 2 games. 

Their bowlers bowled the opposition for 93/8d & 475/10 in the last game . Their pace duo of Ziyaad Abrahams (3 wickets - 3/9 & 0/71) and M  Piedt (4 wickets -2/47 & 2/97) set the tone their bowling unit with quick wickets between them in the first innings. Erlank, Chadlock and Sean Whitehead chipped with vital wickets and crucial overs between them in the middle effectively. 

Key players: Shekelton, Erlank, Marcelo Piedt

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

Ben Compton, Rapulana, Erlank, Shekelton, Sean Gibson, Marcelo Piedt, Ziyaad Abrahams, M Budaza, Sean Whitehead, N Zuma, Chad Laylock

Northern Cape Preview

Northern Cape made 99/10 & 200/2 in the last game and were lead by Cole Abrahams with a  score of 77 runs in second innings to overcome the deficit and win the match. Their batting mainstays of Ernest Kemm (55 & 7 runs), Ryan Haasbroek (29 & 28 runs), Emmauel Motsiri (39 runs) and M Litheko (1 & 23 runs) made vital contributions to make their scoreboard moving across both the innings. 

Their bowlers bowled out the opposition for 186 & 112 taking all 20 wickets. Ernest Kemm took 10 wickets while Hardus Vil chipped in with 5 wickets in the match. Walters, Tian Koekenber and Zakhele Qwabe ed forces in the bowling department to chip in with crucial wickets. 

Key players: Ernest Kemm, Cole Abrahams, Hardus Vil

Northern Cape Predicted Playing XI:

N Litheko, Tian Koekenber, Ernest Kemm, Cole Abrahams, E Motsiri, T Ntuli, Z Qwabe, Hardus Vil, Benjamin Van Remsberg, Terblanc, Haasbrook

Weather Conditions

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

KZNIN vs NCAPE Pitch Report

Pietermaritzburg 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.