JSKS vs MCT Match Preview
Despite putting up a good show in the last season, the Super Kings were unlucky not to make it to the finals. Now, as Faf du Plessis reprises his role as the skipper, the Super Kings will look to make a bigger impact.
Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, and Reeza Hendricks were three of the top-scoring batsmen for the Super Kings last season and will once again play an important role for the team. They will be joined by Wayne Madsen, Sibonelo Makhanya, and Ronan Hermann in the top and middle order.
The all-rounders in the squad include Moeen Ali, David Weise, and Romario Shepherd, all of whom are capable of scoring some big runs during the death overs. The Super Kings have one of the strongest bowling attacks in the league and will bank on it to deliver the goods in this match.
Gerald Coetzee and Nandre Burger were brilliant with the ball in their recent international assignments and will lead the pace attack here. They will be supported by Lizaad Williams and Sam Cook, while Imran Tahir, Aaron Phangiso, and Zahir Khan will feature in the spin attack.
The MI Cape Town will be very disappointed with the outcome of their season opener. They put up an excellent show with the bat, scoring 207 runs after being asked to bat first. The match was poised nicely and seemed to be heading for a close finish before rain played spoilsport, handing Durban a win by DLS.
Ryan Rickelton played a brilliant knock of 87 in the last match. He will open the batting along with Rassie van der Dussen. Both of them are explosive batsmen and can score quick runs during the Powerplay. The presence of Dewald Brevis and Connor Esterhuizen, as well as all-rounders Kieron Pollard, Liam Livingstone, and Sam Curran, provide plenty of depth to the batting.
Kagiso Rabada was brilliant during the recent Test series against India and once again the pick of the bowlers in this match with 2 wickets. However, the others, including Beuran Hendricks and Olly Stone will need to be more disciplined.
The spin department too seems a bit understaffed with Thomas Kaber being the only full-time spinner in the team.
Weather Report
There is a forecast for rain throughout the day in Johannesburg on Saturday. The weather will remain overcast and the temperature will remain around the 25-degree mark.
Pitch Report
The Wanderers Stadium generally offers a good batting track and we can expect the same in this match. The surface is hard, offering plenty of pace and bounce. The batsmen can play their shots with ease. The team batting first will look to get close to 200 runs on this pitch. That said, skilled bowlers will be able to extract some movement off the seam.
Since there is a forecast for rain, batting second might be a good option as the DLS usually gives the chasing team an advantage.
Notable stats
Leus du Plooy: One to Watch Out For
Leus du Plooy was a consistent performer for the Super Kings last season. He scored 249 runs at an average of 62.25 and a strike rate of 137.56.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
JSKS vs MCT Probable 11
JSKS Playing 11
- Faf du Plessis (C)
- Leus du Plooy
- Reeza Hendricks
- Gerald Coetzee
- Nandre Burger
- Moeen Ali
- Ronan Hermann (Wk)
- Romario Shepherd
- David Weise
- Lizaad Williams
- Imran Tahir
MCT Playing 11
- Dewald Brevis
- Connor Esterhuizen
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Ryan Rickelton (Wk)
- Liam Livingstone
- Kieron Pollard (C)
- Thomas Kaber
- Sam Curran
- Kagiso Rabada
- Beuran Hendricks
- Olly Stone
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Joburg Super Kings to win this match. As both teams have a strong batting line-up, the bowling might be the key differentiator in this match. The Super Kings have a well-balanced bowling unit with plenty of options in both, the seam and spin department. On the other hand, Cape Town seems heavily dependent on Kagiso Rabada to pick up wickets.
Top Picks
Faf du Plessis: Du Plessis was the leading run-scorer for the Super Kings last season. He scored 369 runs at an average of 41.00 and a strike rate of 147.60.
Gerald Coetzee: Coetzee was the leading wicket-taker for the Super Kings. He picked up 17 wickets at an average of 13.52 and a bowling strike rate of 10.00.
Rassie van der Dussen: Known for his explosive brand of batting, van der Dussen has scored 4704 runs in his T20 career at a strike rate of 128.98.
JSKS vs MCT Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: R Rickelton
Batters: F du Plessis (C), K Pollard (VC), R Hendricks, L du Plooy
All-rounders: R van der-Dussen, L Livingston, R Shepherd
Bowlers: K Rabada, G Coetzee, N Burger
