SEC vs MCT Match Preview
Sunrisers Eastern Cape was chasing a huge target in their previous match against the Capitals and never really managed to get ahead in the chase. Aiden Markram and JJ Smuts are the only two batters to have scored some runs for the Sunrisers in SA 20 2023 so far. Tristan Stubbs has threatened but not really delivered.
This lack of batting form and depth concerns us going into this match as well. Sunrisers are going to be up against a strong bowling unit and could struggle to get the required runs to compete.
Ottniel Baartman has shown potential as a death bowler and Sisanda Magala was impressive in the previous match but a lot still depends on the performances of Marco Jansen.
MI Cape Town crushed a listless Joburg Super Kings team in their previous match. Kagiso Rabada was brilliant on his SA 20 debut and ended up with 2 wickets for just 12 runs in his four overs. He was also helped by George Linde, Waqar Salamkheil, and Rashid Khan, all of whom bowled brilliantly and kept the runs down.
Having three quality spinners can be a big advantage for MI Cape Town as we have seen a lot of teams struggle against spin in SA 20 already.
The standout batter for MI Cape Town has been Dewald Brevis. He has been the top-scorer in both the matches that they have won so far and we think the rest of the batting could be under pressure if he falls early.
Weather Report
There is no rain predicted in Gqeberha and the temperatures are expected to be quite mild.
Pitch Report
The pitch at St. George's Park was an absolute beauty in the previous match with nearly 400 runs being scored. This is also a venue where a lot of sixes tend to be hit (13 in the previous match).
Teams will not be content with anything less than 190 batting first.
Notable stats
Dewald Brevis: Living Up to the Hype
Being called 'Baby AB' is as much a recognition of his talent as it is a massive weight of expectations put around his neck. So far, Dewald Brevis has been brilliant and lived up to the hype. He has 112 runs in three innings at an average of 56. he has also cleared the boundary 8 times, the second-most in SA 20 2023 so far.
Team News
No injuries have been reported and any changes to the playing eleven will be vulntary.
SEC vs MCT Probable 11
SEC Playing 11
- Sarel Erwee
- JJ Smuts
- Jordan Cox (Wk)
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marques Ackerman
- James Fuller
- Marco Jansen
- Brydon Carse
- Sisanda Magala
- Ottniel Baartman
MCT Playing 11
- Dewald Brevis
- Ryan Rickelton
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Grant Roelofsen (Wk)
- Sam Curran
- George Linde
- Odean Smith
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Delano Potgieter
- Kagiso Rabada
- Waqar Salamkheil
Dream11 Prediction
The quality of the bowling attack becomes very important in venues where the average run-rate is high. A couple of good overs or a good spell of bowling is enough to change the course of the match. We think the Sunrisers have the batting to compete with MI Cape Town but their bowling unit may let them down.
Overall, MI Cape Town just appears to be a bit better balanced right now.
We think MI Cape Town will end up the winner.
Top Picks
Dewald Brevis - He is easily the best young batter in South Africa and it just a matter of time before he plays in national colors. He is a prolific scorer and hits a lot of sixes, both of which will get you a lot of Dream11 points.
Aiden Markram - Markram was in top form before being dismissed in the previous match. We think he is hugely improved as a player and could score a lot runs once more.
Sam Curran - A gun bowler and a reliable smasher of the cricket ball, Sam Curran is a great option for captain in this contest as well.
SEC vs MCT Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: R Rickelton, G Reolofsen
Batters: R van der-Dussen, A Markram (VC), T Stubbs, D Brevis
All-rounders: S Curran (C), M Jansen
Bowlers: K Rabada , S Magala, W Salamkheil
