WAR vs WPR Match Preview
The Warriors team is currently in the 7th spot in the points table with 3 losses in as many matches. They have a net run rate of -0.283 and it is because this net run rate is better than Boland, they are not at the bottom of the points tally. They have 0 points at the moment. Western Province has done a fantastic job in the competition on the other hand by winning 4 games in a row. They have acquired 18 points from these 4 games and have a net run rate of +1.741. The Western Province team will be keen to consolidate their position in the points tally with another win in this game.
The leading batsman for Western Province in recent times has been Tony de Zorzi. The left-handed batter has scored 673 runs in his last 7 innings for Western Province with an average of 112.16. Kyle Verreynne has also done a terrific job for Western Province scoring 378 runs from 4 innings with an average of 126.00. Another right-hander that is doing a fine job for Western Province is David Bedingham. He has scored 351 runs in the last 3 innings with an average of 117. The top bowler for Western Province has been Kyle Simmonds. The left-arm spinner has picked up 18 wickets from 5 matches at an average of 19.55. Beuran Hendricks is another top bowler for the Western province and has picked up 17 wickets from 10 matches at an average of 17.23.
The top scorer for the Warriors in the recent matches has been Diego Rosier with 438 runs from 10 innings with an excellent average of 62.57. Jordan Hermann has done a fine job for his side with 432 runs from 6 innings with an average of 86.40. Matthew Breetzke has scored 429 runs for his team from 11 innings with an average of 42.90. The best bowler for the Warriors in recent times has been Glenton Stuurman. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has picked up 17 wickets from his last 6 first-class matches with an average of 20.35. Mthiwekhaya Nabe has also picked up 15 wickets from 11 matches with an average of 29.86.
Weather Report
You can expect temperatures in the region of 25 degrees during the game. There are a few chances of showers coming down, especially in the earlier part of the match. The weather otherwise is likely to remain warm and partially sunny. You can expect a lot of humidity during the match. There is a good chance of players perspiring a lot during the game but you will get southwest winds in the region of 20 km/hr. There is a 45% chance of getting a cloud cover on match day.
Pitch Report
The pitch at St George's Park is a batting paradise and there will be plenty of help for the batters. However, there will be some life in the track for the quicker bowlers early on and batsmen will have to settle down before they start playing their shots.
Notable stats
Western Province has a fantastic record in their last 5 games.
Western Province outfit has won the last 4 games they have played in the competition this year. The fifth game was a no-result affair. They are on a roll at the moment.
Warriors are off to an awful start in the competition.
The Warriors have lost 4 out of their last 5 games and managed to win just a single one played last season.
Team News
There aren’t any injuries reported to any of the players in the competition thus far.
WAR vs WPR Probable 11
WAR Playing 11
- Wihan Lubbe
- Jordan Hermann
- Diego Rosier (C)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Sinethemba Qeshile (Wk)
- Lesiba Ngoepe
- Tiaan van Vuuren
- Beyers Swanepoel
- Tsepo Ndwandwa
- Akhona Mnyaka
- Ziyaad Abrahams
WPR Playing 11
- Jonathan Bird
- Tony de Zorzi
- Yaseen Vallie
- Daniel Smith (Wk)
- Gavin Kaplan
- George Linde
- Mihlali Mpongwana
- Wayne Parnell (C)
- Nandre Burger
- Tshepo Moreki
- Junaid Dawood
Dream11 Prediction
The Western Province side has made a terrific start to the competition with a series of wins to their credit. They have won the first 4 games of the competition and will be keen to add a 5th one to their credit. The Warriors on the other hand have made a disastrous start to their campaign with 3 defeats in a row. You can expect Western Province to start as favorites to win another game although the law of averages is against them.
Top Picks
Tony de Zorzi: This left-handed batter has been in top form for Western Province this year. He has scored 673 runs from 7 innings with an average of 112.16.
Kyle Verreynne: Kyle Verreynne has put together 378 runs from his 4 innings with an average of 126.00 this year. He is in brilliant form and is expected to do well in this game as well.
Kyle Simmonds: Kyle Simmonds has been the leading bowler for Western Province picking up 18 scalps from his last 10 first-class appearances for the side.
Diego Rosier: Diego Rosier is doing a great job for his side at the moment. He has scored 438 runs from his last 10 innings with an average of 62.57.
WAR vs WPR Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: T. Stubbs
Batters: D. Rosier, T. de Zorzi, J. Hermann, J. Bird (VC)
All-rounders: W. Parnell, G. Linde (C)
Bowlers: B. Hendricks, D. Paterson, T. Moreki, T. Ndwandwa
