North West vs Boland (Rocks), CSA 4-Day Division 1, Today Match Prediction 28 November 2024

NWEST vs BOL Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the most important stage in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2024-25 as the points table takes shape. In the 14h match, North West will be up against Boland at home and fight for their place. North West drew its last game against the Lions and needs a big win here. Boland will feel confident after their big win against the Warriors in the last game.  

The season hasn't been great for North West. The bowling attack has failed to get the opposition out. Their record against Boland hasn't been great, and the team needs a confident show. Boland's batsmen are in excellent form, and it will be interesting to see if the North West bowlers can turn it around for the team.

TEAMS PREVIEW

North West Preview

After three drawn games, Wihan Lubbe's side will aim for its first win. They batted well in the last game against the Lions but ended in a tame draw on a flat surface. The side is 7th on the points table out of eight teams. They need to win this one to improve their position. Lubbe would expect a good show from his bowling attack to win this game.  

Matthew Kleinveldt and Janneman Malan batted well in the last game, and the team expects a big opening-wicket stand. Raynard van Tonder impressed everyone with his hundred, and he will look to add runs in the middle order with Lesiba Ngoepe and Wihan Lubbe. Ruan de Swardt and Tahir Isaacs add strength to this batting lineup.  

The bowling attack has struggled to get the oppositions out this season. Migael Pretorius and Ruan de Swardt must get early breakthroughs in this game to put Boland under pressure. Jaydon Brooker and Achille Cloete have struggled with their form, and the side will need a strong show from them. Odirile Modimokoane and Lubbe must do well in the ing role. 

North West Predicted Playing XI:

Wihan Lubbe (c), Matthew Kleinveldt, Janneman Malan, Lesiba Ngoepe, Raynard van Tonder, Ruan de Swardt, Tahir Isaacs (wk), Migael Pretorius, Achille Cloete, Odirile Modimokoane, Jaydon Brooker

Boland (Rocks) Preview

Clyde Fortuin will be proud of how his team played in the last game. It was a dominant show with the bat and the ball from the team against the Warriors, where they won by an innings and 11 runs. The team will look to build on this momentum and improve its position further on the points table.  

Pieter Malan and Grant Roelofsen hit hundreds in the last game, and the team will need a similar start. Aviwe Mgijima's brilliant knock in the last game put the team in a strong position, and he will look to build partnerships with Gavin Kaplan and Clyde Fortuin. Michael Copeland, Shaun von Berg, and Keith Dudgeon add to the team's batting firepower in the lower middle order.  

Glenton Stuurman and Keith Dudgeon have done well with the new ball this season, and the team will expect early breakthroughs from the pair. Shaun von Berg picked 10 wickets in the last game and will feel confident. The side will also need a good show from Ayabulela Gqamane, Jevano Baron, and Michael Copeland.

Boland (Rocks) Predicted Playing XI:

Clyde Fortuin (c & wk), Pieter Malan, Grant Roelofsen, Gavin Kaplan, Aviwe Mgijima, Michael Copeland, Shaun von Berg, Keith Dudgeon, Jevano Baron, Ayabulela Gqamane, Glenton Stuurman

Weather Conditions

There is a forecast for clear skies at Potchefstroom on all four days. The wicket would have some moisture, which would assist the bowlers in the initial overs. The average first-innings score is 279 runs at this venue, and the side batting first will be happy to have 350 on the board.

NWEST vs BOL Pitch Report

Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, is a good ground for the batsmen. With comparatively shorter boundaries than other grounds in the country, batsmen have liked playing here. The ball also tends to do a little in the initial overs, which encourages the fast bowlers. There isn’t much on this surface for the spinners.

Toss: To Bowl

There will be assistance for the bowlers early in the game. The wicket eases out as the game progresses. The team that wins the toss would like to take advantage of the surface by bowling first in the game.