Northern Cape vs Limpopo Impalas, CSA 4-Day Division 2, Today Match Prediction 12 December 2024

NCAPE vs LPI Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Northern Cape will be looking to continue their excellent form when they take on Limpopo in the 11th match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division Two played at Diamond Oval, Kimberley, starting from 12th December (Thursday).

Northern Cape ed back-to-back victories in the competition and will be looking to continue their winning ways against Limpopo. Captain Ernest Kemm will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this home fixture.On the other hand, Limpopo are currently lying at fifth position in the Division Two table with 26 points to their name.

Northern Cape will take heart from the fact that they have won previous two matches played against Limpopo.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Northern Cape Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on captain Ernest Kemm, in-form Cole Abrahams, Ruan Haasbroek, wicket-keeper Modiri Litheko, and Tian Koekoemoer to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their first innings against KwaZulu-Natal Inland managed to score 266 runs in 86.4 overs, courtesy excellent century from Ruan Haasbroek. With the side a trailing by 96 runs, Northern Cape failed to get going in their second innings and were bundled out for 162 runs in 59.3 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ernest Kemm, Tshepo Ntuli, Christoffel Klijnhans, Hardus Viljoen and Romano Terblanche to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 20 wickets to his name so far this season, left-arm spinner Ernest Kemm is the leading wicket-taker for Northern Cape.

In the previous match, Kemm was the standout bowler on display for Northern Cape and claimed nine wickets against KwaZulu-Natal Inland.

Northern Cape Predicted Playing XI:

Modiri Litheko (wk), Ernest Kemm (c), Tian Koekemoer, Ruan Haasbroek, Cole Abrahams, Romano Terblanche, Emmanuel Motswiri, Hardus Viljoen, Tshepo Ntuli, Monde Maqunqu, Christoffel Klijnhans

Limpopo Impalas Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Liam Peters, Ludwig Kaestner, Louren Steenkamp and Sizwe Masondo to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 245 runs in four outings, Liam Peters is currently leading run-scorer for Limpopo so far this season.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Kgaudisa Molefe, Morne Venter, Jess Albanie, Eldred Hawkins and Ludwig Kaestner to deliver the crucial breakthroughs.

With 10 scalps to his name, left-arm spinner Kgaudisa Molefe is currently leading wicket-taker for Limpopo so far in this year’s competition.

Limpopo Impalas Predicted Playing XI:

Ludwig Kaestner (c), Sizwe Masondo, Louren Steenkamp, Liam Peters, Morne Venter, Heinrich Pieterse, Dilivio Ridgaard (wk), Eldred Hawken, Jesse Albanie, Don Radebe, Kgaudisa Molefe

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Diamond Oval will provide an exciting battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for four-day game is mostly sunny.

NCAPE vs LPI Pitch Report

Diamond Oval, Kimberley is going to host the 11th match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division Two played between Northern Cape and Limpopo.

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

Toss: To Bowl

Diamond Oval, Kimberley has been a great venue for chasing sides. The previous match played at Kimberly was won by side batting second.