Warriors vs Knights, CSAT20, Today Match Prediction 06 October 2024

WAR vs KNG Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Warriors will be looking to continue their excellent form when they take on Knights in the ninth match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2024 played at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha on Sunday.

Warriors will be keen to make a strong comeback in this fixture after losing their previous match against Lions. Skipper Matthew Breetzke will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game in this home fixture.On the other hands, Knights suffered a close defeat at the hands of Boland at Paarl. Captain Dane Piedt will be hoping that the side can show discipline in all three departments.

In previous five matches played between the two teams; Warriors have come out on top on two occasions. Two matches have ended in no-result and Knights won their only match in the 2022 season of CSA T20 Challenge.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Warriors Preview

The home side could make changes as Jordan Hermann, and Renaldo Meyer could come into the XI in place of JP King and Siya Plaatjie for this match.

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Jordan Hermann, Andile Mokgakane, captain Matthew Breetzke, Jean du Plessis and Sinethemba Qeshile to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Andile Mokgakane was the standout performer with the bat for Warriors and finished the innings with the top-score of 41 runs off 47 balls with the help of two fours and one six.Besides Mokgakane, Patrick Kruger also showcased some decent form and smashed 34 runs off just 10 balls with the help of five sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Beyer Swanepoel, Patrick Kruger, Siya Simetu, Renaldo Meyer and Christopher King to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, medium-pacer Beyers Swanepoel was the pick of the bowlers for Warriors and claimed 1 for 26 in his four overs.

Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Matthew Breetzke (c), Andile Mokgakane, JP King/Jordan Hermann, Jean du Plessis (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Sinethemba Qeshile, Patrick Kruger, Beyers Swanepoel, Christopher King, Siya Simetu, Siya Plaatjie /Renaldo Meyer.

Knights Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of wicket-keeper Gihahn Cloete, Lesego Senokwane, Jacques Snyman, all-rounders Patrick Botha and Dian Forrester to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous match, Dian Forester played well for Knights and finished the innings with the top-score of 42 runs off 28 balls with the help of two boundaries. He was well ed by Patrick Botha, who scored 37 runs off 27 balls with the help of two fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Dian Forrester, Malusi Siboto, Aaron Phangiso, Clayton Bosch and Dane Piedt to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Dian Forrester was the pick of the bowlers for Knights and claimed 3 for 30 in 2.5 overs.Besides Forrester, Clayton Bosch, Malusi Siboto and Dane Piedt bowled exceedingly well and picked up two wickets apiece.

Knights Predicted Playing XI:

Dane Piedt (c), Malusi Siboto, Jacques Snyman, Gihahn Cloete (wk), Lesego Senokwane, Patrick Botha, Dian Forrester, Garnett Tarr, Clayton Bosch, Aaron Phangiso, Malusi Siboto , Johannes van Dyk

Weather Conditions

The highest total at Gqeberha over the past couple of matches is around 160 runs. The highest total posted was this season was Dolphins’ 162 runs against Warriors. The match was won by Warriors.

The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny intervals with moderate breeze.

WAR vs KNG Pitch Report

St George's Park, Gqeberha is going to host the ninth match of CSA T20 Challenge 2024 played between Warriors and Knights.

Toss: To Bowl

St George's Park, Gqeberha has been a great venue for chasing with the last two matches played in the CSA T20 Challenge won by side batting second. Both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and exploit the pitch conditions at St. George’s Park.