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CTB vs JOZ Dream11 Team Prediction of MSL T20: Preview | The Finale

By Pranob Thachanthara

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Cape Town Blitz vs Jozi Stars T20 match. We are covering CTB vs JOZ Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the Mzansi Super League match. The match is to be played at Newlands, Capetown.

Cape Town Blitz ended on the top of the points table and had the direct qualification to the finale. However, They lost their last encounter to Durban Heat by 6 wickets. Batting first, Quinton De Kock continued his form scoring 86* runs in just 55 balls to lead his team to a total of 161. No other batsmen could support him from another end. M Nawaz played a good cameo of 23 runs in 11 balls. Defending the target, M Nawaz was brilliant taking two wickets and was supported by Dale Steyn but could not stop the Heat from chasing the target.

Jozi Stars ended second on the points table with six wins and four losses. The eliminator was abandoned by rain and also had no reserve day thus Stars qualified for the finale due to a better position in points table. They also won their last completed match against Tshwane Spartans by 101 runs. Batting first, They gave a target of 240 runs to the Spartans. Rassie Van Der Dussen showed his class with an undefeated knock of 96* runs in 44 balls. Daniel Christian also scored an 18-ball 50 while Ryan Rickelton scored 45 runs. With the ball, Nono Pongolo had a dream spell taking six scalps i.e a wicket every fourth ball and was supported by D Olivier who took two wickets.

A good match can be expected between both teams in the finale to wind up Mzansi Super League 2018 which has been a treat for cricket lovers all around the globe.

When and Where:

CTB vs JOZ, Final, Mzansi Super League 2018.
Newlands, Capetown.
December 16, 07:00 PM IST.

Venue Stats:

Average 1st innings score: 151
Average 2nd innings score: 144

Squads:

CTB:
Farhaan Behardien (c), Quinton de Kock, Dawid Malan, Asif Ali, Janneman Malan, Malusi Siboto, George Linde, Ferisco Adams, Jason Smith, Sibonelo Makhanya, Kyle Verreynne, Dane Piedt, Mohammad Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dale Steyn.

JOZ:
Dane Vilas (c & wk), Chris Gayle, Rassie van der Dussen, Daniel Christian, Calvin Savage, Nono Pongolo, Dwaine Pretorius, Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Eddie Leie, Petrus van Biljon, Duanne Olivier, Shimane Alfred Mothoa, Ryan Rickelton, Sinethemba Qeshile

Team News:

Cape Town Blitz:

Quinton De Kock and Janneman Malan will open the innings. Dawid Malan, Asif Ali and Farhaan Behardien will follow them. Andile Phehlukwayo and M Nawaz will play the role of an allrounder.

N Burger and Dale Steyn will be the key pacers along with M Siboto and Ferisco Adams. M Nawaz will lead the spin attack.

They are likely to go with same playing XI.

Jozi Stars:

Chris Gayle is not available as he has gone to West Indies due to family reasons.

They declared their playing XI in the last match but it was unfortunately abandoned. So they are likely to go with same playing XI. However, Dwaine Pretorius can get a chance in the playing XI replacing Beuran Hendricks due to his experience and all-around abilities.

Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks will open the innings. Rassie Van Der Dussen, Dane Vilas and P Van Biljon will follow them. Daniel Christian and S Harmer will play the role of an allrounder.

K Rabada, D Olivier and Nono Pongolo will be the key pacers along with D Christian. Simon Harmer will lead the spin attack.

Probable Playing XI:

CTB:
Quinton De Kock (wk), Janneman Malan, Dawid Malan, Farhaan Behardien (c), Asif Ali, Andile Phehlukwayo, M Nawaz, F Adams, Dale Steyn, M Siboto, N Burger.

They can shuffle their batting order. Andile Phehlukwayo can be promoted or Demoted.

JOZ:
Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Dane Vilas (c and wk), P Van Biljon, Daniel Christian, S Harmer, Nono Pongolo, B Hendricks/Dwaine Pretorius, K Rabada, Duanne Olivier.

Daniel Christian can be promoted for big hitting.