Mpumalanga Rhinos vs Eastern Cape Iinyathi, CSAKC, Today Match Prediction 12 October 2024

MMR vs ECI Match Prediction & Analysis

Mpumalanga Rhinos will face Eastern Cape in the 21st match of the CSA T20 Knockout Competition 2024 played at Uplands College, White River in Mpumalanga on Saturday.

Mpumalanga Rhinos have failed to qualify for the playoffs of the competition. Skipper Muhammed Mayet will be hoping that the side can put on a strong show in the final round-robin match of the tournament.On the other hand, Eastern Cape have lost five matches on the bounce and will be keen to salvage some pride in this dead rubber.

Eastern Cape will take heart from the fact that they have won two matches out of the last three played against Mpumalanga Rhinos.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Mpumalanga Rhinos Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the in-form trio of Benjamin van Niekerk, Jurie Snyman and captain Muhammad Mayet to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Benjamin van Niekerk played well for Rhinos and finished the innings with the top-score of 55 not out off 36 balls with the help of six fours and one six. He was well ed by Jurie Snyman, who produced a splendid 53 runs off 42 balls with the help of eight boundaries and one six.All-rounder Gareth Dukes smashed a cameo of 30 not out off 20 balls with the help of four fours and one six.

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

In the previous match, the new-ball pair of Jon Hinrichsen and Gareth Dukes bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Mpumalanga Rhinos Predicted Playing XI:

Muhammed Mayet (captain), Karabi Mogotsi, Nonelela Yikha, Benjamin van Niekerk, Jurie Snyman, Hermann Rolfes, Gareth Dukes, Junior Makua, Jon Hinrichsen, Zakir Kathrada (wk) and Themba Maupa.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi Preview

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

In the previous match, Marco Marais played exceedingly well for Eastern Cape and finished the innings with the top-score of 87 runs off 65 balls with the help of six fours and five sixes. He was well ed by wicket-keeper Mncedisi Malika, who scored 44 not out off 33 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six.

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

In the previous match, pacer Chad Classen was the pick of the bowlers for Eastern Cape and claimed 2 for 30 in his four overs.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi Predicted Playing XI:

Jason Niemand (captain), Marco Marais, Nathan Roux, Christopher Gleaves, Mncedisi Malika (wk), Robin Peterson, Jade de Klerk, Nico van Zyl, Chad Classen, Tladi Bokako, Olwakhe Gogoza.

Weather Conditions

The highest total posted here at Mpumalanga was Northern Cape scoring 202 runs for 4 in 20 overs against Mpumalanga Rhinos. The high-scoring match was won by Northern Cape.

The weather forecast for the game will be cloudy skies with gentle breeze.

MMR vs ECI Pitch Report

Uplands College, White River, Mpumalanga is going to host the 21st match of CSA T20 Knockout Competition played between Mpumalanga Rhinos and Eastern Cape.

Toss: To Bat

Uplands College, White River, Mpumalanga has been decent venue for teams batting first. The previous match played at Mpumalanga was won by side batting first. Both the captains will be keen to all-important toss and post a daunting total in excess of 190 runs.