JSKS vs PR Match Preview
The JSK outfit has not done well in the competition thus far. They have just won a single game in the competition after a gap of four matches. They are in fifth position in the points table and have just six points to their credit. They played their last game in the tournament against Pretoria Capitals. Pretoria Capitals batted first to score 167 runs for the loss of nine wickets from their twenty overs. The Joburg team chased this target with ease. They reached the target in 18 overs with six wickets to spare.
The best bowler for Joburg in the game was Lizaad Williams. He picked up three scalps for 26 runs from his quota of four overs. Romario Shepherd also picked up three wickets from his four overs but went for many runs. Nandre Burger picked up two wickets for 30 runs from his four overs. The Joburg chase did not start well. They lost some early wickets during the chase. But Leus du Plooy scored 33 runs to stem the flow. The top run-getter in the Joburg inning was Donovan Ferriera. He hammered 56 runs from just 20 balls with three sixes and seven fours and was adjudged Player of the Match.
The Paarl Royals also registered a win in their last game against MI Cape Town. This day-night game was played yesterday in Paarl. The Paarl Royals team batted first to score 162 runs for the loss of three wickets from their twenty overs. The MI Cape Town team made a complete mess of the chase and were bowled out for 103 runs in 18.2 overs. It was a solid 59-run victory for MI Cape Town. The Paarl bowler Bjorn Fortuin was adjudged Player of the Match for his three wickets for 15 runs.
The Paarl top order was in good touch while batting first, although they were cautious in their approach. Jason Roy scored 68 runs from 46 balls with eight fours and one six, while Jos Buttler hit 54 runs from 42 balls with five fours and one six. David Miller also looked good for a while, scoring 24 from 20 balls before he had to retire hurt. The top bowler for Paarl Royals in this game was Bjorn Fortuin. He picked up three scalps for 15 runs from his four overs. Other bowlers who shared the spoils were Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy, and Tabraiz Shamsi. They picked up two wickets apiece.
Weather Report
We are expecting partially cloudy conditions for this game. The temperatures will hover between 25 and 27 degrees for this contest. The relative humidity during the game will be low so that you can expect dry conditions during this game. However, there is no possibility of getting showers during this game.
Pitch Report
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is one of the oldest cricketing venues in the world. It was built way back in 1956 and seats 35000 people. The surface on offer will help both batters and bowlers. The quicks can get assistance from the track early in the first innings.
Notable stats
Leus du Plooy has a terrific average-to-strike rate ratio in recent games.
Leus du Plooy has scored 292 runs from his last ten games with an average of 48.67 and a strike rate of 148.22.
Jos Buttler has an excellent strike rate to average ratio in his recent appearances for Paarl Royals.
Jos Buttler is scoring runs with an average of 46.33 and a strike rate of 148.92.
Team News
There are no injury updates available for these teams currently. You can expect both teams to have their full-strength teams available for selection.
JSKS vs PR Probable 11
JSKS Playing 11
- Faf du Plessis (C)
- Leus du Plooy
- Reeza Hendricks
- Sibonelo Makhanya
- Moeen Ali
- Nandre Burger,
- Donovan Ferreira (Wk)
- Romario Shepherd
- David Wiese
- Imran Tahir
- Lizaad Williams
PR Playing 11
- David Miller (C)
- Jason Roy
- Wihan Lubbe
- Jos Buttler (Wk)
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Lungi Ngidi
- Obed McCoy
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Andile Phehlukwayo
- Fabian Allen
- Mitchell Van Buuren
Dream11 Prediction
The Paarl Royals have done well in the competition so far. They have dropped just a single match from their five games. They have 18 points and will look to consolidate their position with another win in this contest. JSK, on the other hand, is lying close to the bottom of the points table with three losses from five games and just six points to their credit. We will bet with Paarl Royals to win this contest.
Top Picks
Leus du Plooy: Leus du Plooy has scored 292 runs in his last ten games with a terrific strike rate and average.
Gerald Coetzee: Gerald Coetzee has picked up 13 scalps from his last six games with a top strike rate of 8.53.
David Miller: Miller had to abort his batting effort in the last game due to injury. If he is fit for this game, it will be a good idea to bet on him to score big runs for Paarl.
Lungi Ngidi: Ngidi has picked up 14 wickets from his last nine games with an excellent economy rate of 15.
JSKS vs PR Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: J Buttler (C)
Batters: D Miller, F du Plessis, J Roy, L du Plooy
All-rounders: M Ali, A Phehlukwayo, R Shepherd (VC)
Bowlers: L Williams, L Ngidi, N Burger
