Warriors vs Titans, CSA 4-Day Division 1, Today Match Prediction 19 December 2024

WAR vs TIT Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Warriors will be desperate to break their winless streak when they take on Titans in the 16th match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division One 2024-5 at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha, starting from 19th December.

With two draw and two losses, Warriors are currently lying at the bottom of the league table. Captain Matthew Breetzke will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Titans ed a morale boosting win over Knights, courtesy excellent performances from Tshepo Ndwandwa, Mathew Boast and Neil Brand. Skipper Neil Brand will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Warriors

Titans will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous two matches played against Warriors.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Warriors Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of openers Jordan Hermann, Diego Rosier, captain Matthew Breetzke, Matthew De Villiers, and wicket-keeper Sinethemba Qeshile to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first innings, Warriors failed to get going in their innings and were bundled out for just 94 runs in 22.3 overs.For Warriors, Sinethemba Qeshile scored 38 not out off 52 balls with the help of eight boundaries.

Chasing 412 runs for victory, Warriors did much better and were dismissed for 211 runs in 47.4 overs. For Warriors, opener Jordan Hermann scored 67 runs off 71 balls with the help of nine boundaries and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Beyers Swanepoel, Duanne Olivier, Siya Plaatije, Christopher King and Patrick Kruger to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, medium-pacer Beyer Swanepoel was the pick of the bowlers for Warriors and claimed five wickets against Lions.

Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Matthew Breetzke (c), Matthew De Villiers, Jordan Hermann, Sinethemba Qeshile (wk), Patrick Kruger, Christopher King, Beyers Swanepoel, Diego Rosier, Duanne Olivier, Siya Plaatjie, Ethan Frosler

Titans Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Joshua van Heerden, Keegan Petersen, captain Neil Brand, Dewald Brewis, wicket-keeper Rivaldo Moonsamy, all-rounders Corbin Bosch and Andile Phehlukwayo to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first innings against Knights, Keegan Petersen, Matthew Boast and Corbin Bosch smashed half-centuries to help Titans post a competitive 307 runs.

Going in their second innings with a big lead of 114 runs, Titans were bundled out for just 187 runs. For Titans, captain Neil Brand was the star of the show with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 87 not out off 169 balls with the help of seven boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tshepo Ndwandwa, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Boast, Junior Dala and Andile Phehlukwayo to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, medium-pacer Tsepo Ndwandwa was the pick of the bowlers for Titans and claimed eight wickets against Knights. Besides Ndwandwa, Matthew Boast bowled well for Titans and picked up five wickets.

Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Neil Brand (c), Joshua van Heerden, Keegan Petersen, Dewald Brevis, Jhedli van Briesies, Rivaldo Moonsamy (wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Boast, Junior Dala, Tsepo Ndwandwa

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at St. George’s Park will provide a tight battle between bat and ball. The first and last day of the match will be see light rain showers. The second and third day of the match is going to be bright and sunny.

WAR vs TIT Pitch Report

St. George’s Park in Gqeberha is going to host the 16th match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division One played between Warriors and Titans.

 Warriors’ previous match against North West ended in a draw.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board. Last season, two matches out of three played at Gqeberha was won by side batting first.