Mpumalanga Rhinos vs Border, CSA 4-Day Division 2, Today Match Prediction 28 November 2024

MMR vs BOR Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Mpumalanga Rhinos will face Border in the 8th match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division Two played at Uplands College, White River in Mpumalanga, starting from 28th November.

Mpumalanga Rhinos’ opening match against Northern Cape ended in a draw. Captain Muhammed Mayet will be hoping that the side can put in a clinical performance with bat and ball in this fixture.On the other hand, Border will be looking to break their two-match losing streak after losing back-to-back games in the competition.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Mpumalanga Rhinos Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Yasser Cook, Karabo Mogotsi, Benjamin van Niekerk, Jurie Snyman and captain Muhammad Mayet to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their only innings against Northern Cape, Mpumalanga Rhinos were dismissed for 164 runs in 49.5 overs. For Mpumalanga Rhinos, Karabo Mogotsi scored 49 runs off 85 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six, whereas Benjamin van Niekerk chipped in with 34 runs off 34 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Gareth Dukes, Jon Hinrichsen, Themba Maupa, Hermann Rolfes, and Kurtlyn Mannikam to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, off-spinner Kurtlyn Mannikam was the pick of the bowlers for Mpumalanga Rhinos and claimed 6 for 80 in 21 overs.

Mpumalanga Rhinos Predicted Playing XI:

Benjamin van Niekerk, Gareth Dukes, Hermann Rolfes, Jon Hinrichsen, Jurie Snyman, Karabo Mogotsi, Kurtlyn Mannikam, Muhammed Mayet (c), Musawenkosi Twala (wk), Themba Maupa, Yassar Cook

Border Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Christopher Gleaves, Jerome Bossr, captain Jason Niemand, Marco Marais, Nathan Roux, and wicket-keeper Mncedisi Malika to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first innings, wicket-keeper Mncedisi Malika played well for Border and finished the innings with the top-score of 61 runs off 93 balls with the help of eleven boundaries. Marco Marais scored 35 runs off 55 balls with the help of five boundaries, whereas Nathan Roux scored 22 runs off 53 balls.

Despite a lead of 87 runs going to their second innings, Border were dismissed for 112 runs in 41.3 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Jade de Klerk, Nico van Zyl, Chad Classen Thabile Hlatuka, and Tladi Bokako to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Nico van Zyl and Chad Claasen bowled well for Border and claimed four wickets apiece.

Border Predicted Playing XI:

Jason Niemand (c), Christopher Gleaves, Marco Marais, Mncedisi Malika (wk), Jerome Bossr, Nathan Roux, Jade de Klerk, Thabile Hlatuka, Chad Classen, Nico van Zyl, Tladi Bokako

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at White River, Mpumalanga in the CSA 4-Day Series Division Two is round 220 runs. The weather forecast for first three days is going to be most sunny.

MMR vs BOR Pitch Report

Uplands College, White River, Mpumalanga is going to host the 8th match of CSA 4-Day Series Division Two Competition between Mpumalanga Rhinos and Border.

Last season, Border ed a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Mpumalanga Rhinos in four-day game played at White Rivers.
Toss

Toss: To Bat

Uplands College, White River, Mpumalanga has been decent venue for teams batting first. Last season, two matches out of three played were won by side batting first.