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JOZ vs PR Dream11 Team Prediction of MSL T20: Preview

By Pranob Thachanthara

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Jozi Stars vs Paarl Rocks T20 match. We are covering JOZ vs PR Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the Mzansi Super League match. The match is to be played at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

Jozi Stars is second on the points table with five wins and three losses. They won their last match against Durban Heat by one wicket. Batting first, They restricted Durban Heat at 128 runs by some top-class bowling effort. K Rabada took three wickets while D Olivier, D Christian and S Harmer took two wickets each. Chasing the target, They faced a rare top order failure but skipper Dane Vilas kept his nerves and played match-winning knock of 43 runs. Simon Harmer also scored 25 runs but Nono Pongolo was the real hero with the bat hitting two sixes on last two balls of the match to ensure victory for his team. With just two matches left, They will target for the top position and direct qualification to the final.

Paarl Rocks is currently residing on the fourth position in the points table with three wins and five losses. They lost their last encounter to Cape Town Blitz by 6 wickets. Faf Du Plessis continued his form scoring 61 runs in 39 balls but could not get support from other end leading to a target of 145 for Blitz. Dwayne Bravo was good with the ball taking two scalps but could not save his team from a disappointing loss. They will hope to put a good show in the last two league matches.

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When and Where:

JOZ VS PR, 26th T20, Mzansi Super League 2018.
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
December 09, 02:30 PM IST.

Venue Stats:

Average 1st innings score:172
Average 2nd innings score:157

Squads:

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

PR:
Faf du Plessis (c), Mangaliso Mosehle (wk), Grant Thomson, Dwayne Bravo, Tshepo Moreki, Aiden Markram, Dane Paterson, Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Henry Davies, Michael Klinger, David Wiese, Cameron Delport, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bjorn Fortuin, Patrick Kruger, Eathan Bosch, Kerwin Mungroo.

Team News:

Jozi Stars:

Duanne Olivier is in top form but can be risky as he can be rested and Beuran Hendricks can take his place.

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

K Rabada and Dwaine Pretorius will be the key pacer along with D Christian and N Pongolo. Simon Harmer will lead the spin attack.

Paarl Rocks:

T Moreki has failed to perform in any match and can be replaced either by Henry Davids provided he is fit or Grant Thomson.

Aiden Markram and Cameron Delport will open the innings. Faf Du Plessis and Vaughn Van Jaarsveld will follow them. Mangaliso Mosehle, Dwayne Bravo and David Wiese will play the role of finisher.

Dane Paterson and Dwayne Bravo will be the key pacers along with David Wiese. T Shamsi will lead the spin attack along with B Fortuin. Aiden Markram can also bowl few overs of spin.

Probable Playing XI:

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

Daniel Christian can be promoted for big hitting.

PR:
Aiden Markram, Cameron Delport, Faf Du Plessis (c), Vaughn Van Jaarsveld, David Wiese, Mangaliso Mosehle (wk), Dwayne Bravo, B Fortuin, Dane Paterson, T Moreki/H Davids/Grant Thomson, Tabraiz Shamsi.