JSKS vs SEC Match Preview
The Super Kings’ batting has revolved around captain Faf du Plessis, who has been in good form this season. Du Plessis has scored a century and a half-century so far and is the leading scorer for the Super Kings with 277 runs.
Leus du Plooy has provided him with good support in the middle order, but the form of Reeza Hendricks and Donavon Ferreira remains a cause for concern. The team has brought in Matthew Wade to strengthen the batting line-up for the remainder of the season.
The bowling too has been pretty average so far. After the departure of Aaron Phangiso, Maheesh Theekshana is the only spinner on the side who can trouble the opposition batsmen. Gerald Coetzee however has been excellent, picking up 12 wickets in 6 matches.
Batting has been one of the biggest strengths for the Sunrisers this season, as much of their top and middle order have been in good form. Jordan Hermann and Adam Rossington have given the team a couple of good starts, while Tristan Stubbs has added valuable runs toward the end of the innings.
The team has also signed up in-form batsman Temba Bavuma for the remainder of the season and that will only enhance the team’s batting capabilities. JJ Smuts, Marco Jansen, and Aiden Markram have showcased their all-round abilities. Roelof van der Merwe is the best bowler in the squad with 14 wickets in his kitty, while Sisanda Magala has done a decent job with the new ball.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be overcast with scattered showers. The temperature will remain around 22-23 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg has an excellent batting track and has hosted quite a few high-scoring encounters this season. However, it has been raining here for the past few days, and we might see some uneven bounce and a slow outfield.
Notable stats
Roelof van der Merwe’s Excellent Bowling
Roelof van der Merwe has been in excellent form for the Sunrises this season. In 6 innings, he has picked up 14 wickets at a bowling strike rate of 9.8 and has been pretty economical as well, giving away just 4.73 runs an over.
Team News
There are no injuries to report from either side and we should see an unchanged playing eleven for both teams.
JSKS vs SEC Probable 11
JSKS Playing 11
- Faf du Plessis (C)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Leus du Plooy
- Sibonelo Makhanya
- Matthew Wade (Wk)
- Donavon Ferreira
- Romario Shepherd
- Gerald Coetzee
- Nandre Burger
- Kyle Simmonds
- Maheesh Theekshana
SEC Playing 11
- Adam Rossington (Wk)
- Jordan Hermann
- Temba Bavuma
- Aiden Markram (C)
- JJ Smuts
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marco Jansen
- Sisanda Magala
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Brydon Carse
- Ottniel Baartman
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to win this encounter. Their batting appears to be in excellent shape compared to that of the Super Kings. Also, the Sunrisers have a few in-form all-rounders who can easily turn the match around in their team’s favor.
Top Picks
Aiden Markram: Markram has been a dependable all-rounder for the Sunrisers. He has scored 206 runs so far and has also picked up 8 wickets.
Adam Rossington: Rossington is quite explosive at the top of the order and has scored 182 runs at a strike rate of 170.09.
Faf du Plessis: Du Plessis has been one of the most consistent batsmen in the Super Kings squad, scoring 277 runs at an average of 46.16 and a strike rate of 148.12.
JSKS vs SEC Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: A Rossington, D Ferreira
Batters: F du Plessis (VC), A Markram (C), L du Plooy
All-rounders: J Smuts, R Shepherd, M Jansen
Bowlers: R van der Merwe, S Magala, G Coetzee
