Mpumalanga Rhinos vs South Western Districts, csa-knockout-2024, Today Match Prediction 21 September 2024

MMR vs SWD Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Mpumalanga Rhinos will be looking to kick-start their campaign on a positive note when they take on South Western Districts in the third match of the CSA T20 Knockout Competition 2024 played at Uplands College, White River in Mpumalanga on Saturday.

Earlier this year, Mpumalanga Rhinos performed poorly and failed to qualify for the playoffs of the competition. Skipper Jurie Snyman will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance in their opening fixture.

On the other hand, South Western Districts lost five matches out of six played earlier this season. Captain Jhedli van Briesies will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Mpumalanga Rhinos Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain Jurie Snyman, Muhammad Mayet, Gareth Dukes, and Yassar Cook to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 128 runs in six outings at a strike rate of 129.90, Muhammad Mayet topped the batting charts in the CSA Provincial T20 Cup played this year.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Hermann Rolfes Gregory Mahlokwana, Kieran Kenny, Jurie Snyman and Jon Hinrichsen to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 9 scalps at an economy rate of 8.35, Hermann Rolfes topped the bowling charts in the CSA Provincial T20 Cup played this year.

Mpumalanga Rhinos Predicted Playing XI:

Jurie Snyman (Captain), Hermann Rolfes, Yassar Cook, Benjamin van Niekerk (wk), Muhammad Mayet, Gareth Dukes, Jon Hinrichsen, Gregory Mahlokwana, Kieran Kerry, Ngazibini Sigwili and Junior Makua.

South Western Districts Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Matthew Christensen, Kyle Jacobs, captain Jhedli van Briesies, and Jean du Plessis to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 148 runs in five outings, Matthew Christensen topped the batting charts for South Western Districts in the CSA Provincial T20 Cup played this year.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Thomas Kaber, Jarred Jardine, Kyle Jacobs, Liyabona Malife and Marcello Piedt to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With nine wickets at an economy rate of 7.95, Jarred Jardine topped the bowling charts for South Western Districts in the CSA Provincial T20 Cup played this year

South Western Districts Predicted Playing XI:

Jhedli van Briesies (captain), Matthew Christensen, Kyle Jacobs, Blayde Capell, Tyrese Karelse, Jean du Plessis, Heath Richards, Thomas Kaber, Jarred Jardine, Liyabona Malife and Marcello Piedt.

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Mpumalanga is around 185 runs. The highest score posted here is Mpumalanga Rhinos’ 202 for 5 against Easterns. The match was won by Mpumalanga Rhinos by a comfortable margin of 22 runs.

The weather forecast for the game is going to be light drizzle with gentle breeze.

MMR vs SWD Pitch Report

Uplands College, White River, Mpumalanga is going to host the 3rd match of the CSA T20 Knockout Competition 2024 between Mpumalanga Rhinos and South Western Districts.

Toss: To Bat

White River, Mpumalanga has been a great venue for batting first. Earlier this year, two out of three matches played in the CSA Provincial T20 Cup were won by teams batting first.

Both the teams will be keen to win the important toss, bat first and put runs on the board.