Hello and Welcome to our preview for Durban Heat vs Nelson Mandela Bay Giants T20 match. We are covering DUR vs NMG Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the Mzansi Super League match. The match is to be played at Kingsmead, Durban.
Durban Heat is on the bottom of the points table with a single win in six attempts. They will need to win their remaining matches with a bonus point to stay alive in the tournament. In the last match, They lost to Paarl Rocks by 9 wickets. Batting first, Sarel Erwee and Morne Van Wyk gave an attacking start to the team scoring 32 and 33 respectively. Khaya Zondo also scored 38* runs but could not get support from another end. Philander’s late cameo of 30 runs in 16 balls led them to a total of 154 runs. Defending the target, All bowlers failed miserably leading to a nine-wicket loss for the team. With Rashid Khan available for the remainder of series, They will hope to turn around the things and improve their standing in the points table.
Nelson Mandela Bay Giants are third on the points table with four wins and two losses. They lost their last match against Jozi Stars by 81 runs. Bowling first, They failed to deliver a good show leading to a target of 174 runs. With bat also no batsmen could play a good knock for the team with Chris Morris being the top scorer for his 10 ball 16. They will hope to prevent any such failure in upcoming matches and put their best performance. Jason Roy will further strengthen their squad.
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DUR vs NMG, 22nd T20, Mzansi Super League 2018.
Kingsmead, Durban.
December 05, 10:30 PM IST.
Average 1st innings score: 148
Average 2nd innings score: 134
DUR:
Morne van Wyk, Hashim Amla, Kyle Abbott, Albie Morkel (c), Vernon Philander, Sarel Erwee, David Miller, Marchant de Lange, Prenelan Subrayen, Temba Bavuma, Keshav Maharaj, Khaya Zondo, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Brandon Mavuta, Tladi Bokako, Okuhle Cele.
NMG:
JJ Smuts (c), Aaron Phangiso, Ben Duckett, Sisanda Magala, Ryan McLaren, Heino Kuhn, Marco Marais, Dyllan Matthews, Lizaad Williams, Rudi Second, Carmi le Roux, Imran Tahir, Jason Roy, Chris Morris, Junior Dala, Christiaan Jonker.
Durban Heat:
They will be boosted by the availability of Afghan Sensation Rashid Khan who will directly come in the playing XI.
Brandon Mavuta will lose his place as the team will not prefer three full-time spinners. T Bokako also has been very expensive and Marchant De Lange if fit will replace him.
As predicted, Hashim Amla was dropped in the last match. He will likely miss tomorrow’s match also as Sarel Erwee and Morne Van Wyk are providing a good start to the team.
Sarel Erwee and Morne van Wyk will open the innings. H Klassen, D Miller and Khaya Zondo will follow them. Albie Morkel, V Philander, Rashid Khan and K Maharaj will play the role of an all-rounder.
V Philander and Kyle Abbott will lead the pace attack while Rashid Khan and Keshav Maharaj will be the key spinners.
Nelson Mandela Bay Giants:
Jason Roy has joined the squad and will come directly in the playing XI in place of C Jonker or Marco Marais.
Jason Roy and Marco Marais can open the innings. JJ Smuts, Ben Duckett and Heino Kuhn will follow them. Rudi Second and Chris Morris will play the role of finisher.
Imran Tahir, A Phangiso and JJ Smuts will lead the spin attack while Junior Dala, S Magala and C Morris will be the key pacers.
DUR:
Sarel Erwee, Morne van Wyk (wk), Khaya Zondo, H Klassen, David Miller, Albie Morkel (c), Vernon Philander, Rashid Khan, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Abbott, M De Lange/B Mavuta/T Bokako.
NMG:
Jason Roy, Marco Marais/C Jonker, JJ Smuts (c), Ben Duckett, Heino Kuhn, Rudi Second (wk), Chris Morris, S Magala, Aaron Phangiso, Imran Tahir, Junior Dala.
Captain and Vc choices: Jason Roy, K Zondo, Rashid Khan, Albie Morkel, M van Wyk.
Durban Heat:
Rashid Khan
K Zondo
Morne van Wyk
A Morkel
D Miller
H Klassen
K Abbott
V Philander
K Maharaj
Nelson Mandela Bay Giants:
JJ Smuts
H Kuhn
Jason Roy
Ben Duckett
Imran Tahir
C Morris
J Dala
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