South Western Districts vs KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers), CSAKC, Today Match Prediction 02 October 2024

SWD vs KZNIN Match Prediction & Analysis

As ever in T20 tournaments, there can be very talented players in strong form in action for a team who is struggling and that certainly seems to be the case for South Western Districts at the moment. Equally, some sides can have individuals not really making a huge contribution but the team as a whole get over the line which is what we have seen from Tuskers so far in the tournament.

T20 cricket is very much about momentum and if South Western Districts can keep their opponents at bay when the going gets tough in this game then that will be key.

Otherwise, Tuskers, a team full of self-belief, could well run all over Districts if they are able to open up both ends with two quick wickets when operating as the fielding side.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

SWD

L W W L

SWD

146/8 in 20.0 7.3

CSAKC

Limpopo Impalas beat South Western Districts by 6 wickets 28 Sep 2024

LPI

150/4 in 15.5 9.47

SWD

344/9 in 50.0 6.88

CSAPODCD2_2023

South Western Districts beat Northern Cape by 30 runs 12 Oct 2023

NCAPE

314/9 in 50.0 6.28

MMR

143/10 in 28.3 5.02

CSAPODCD2_2023

South Western Districts beat Mpumalanga Rhinos by 5 wickets

19 Sep 2023

SWD

144/5 in 28.4 5.02

SWD

300/10 in 49.0 6.12

CSAPODCD2_2023

Knights beat South Western Districts by 12 runs

16 Sep 2023

KNG

312/8 in 50.0 6.24

KZNIN

W L L L L

LPI

89/10 in 16.5 5.29

CSAKC

KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) beat Limpopo Impalas by 73 runs

21 Sep 2024

KZNIN

162/4 in 20.0 8.1

DOL

112/2 in 14.1 7.9

CSAT20

Dolphins won by 8 wickets

19 Apr 2024

KZNIN

108/10 in 18.3 5.84

DOL

112/2 in 14.1 7.9

CSAT20

Dolphins won by 8 wickets

19 Apr 2024

KZNIN

108/10 in 18.3 5.84

DOL

112/2 in 14.1 7.9

CSAT20

Dolphins won by 8 wickets

19 Apr 2024

KZNIN

108/10 in 18.3 5.84

KZNIN

119/9 in 20.0 5.95

CSAT20

Rocks beat KwaZulu-Natal Inland by 7 wickets

17 Apr 2024

BOL

121/3 in 17.4 6.85

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

South Western Districts Preview

On a pitch which will provide some help for the bowlers, South Western Districts need to find a way for their lower order to either hang around or hit out with some results in this game. The lack of any double-figure score from number five downward was the main reason for their collapse from 119/2 to 146 all out and, against a strong side like the Tuskers, they will have to be more competitive throughout their line-up.

Plenty is likely to depend on the opening pair of Keenan Vieira and Kyle Jacobs with the former in particularly strong form. He comes into this match after sharing in half-century opening stands in both games and after hitting a half-century in both!

With the ball, there is variety in their attack but question marks are surrounding the quality. Left-arm wrist spinner Thomas Kaber always gives the ball a big rip and comes into this game with five wickets from the last two matches.

South Western Districts Predicted Playing XI:

Kyle Jacobs, Keenan Vieira (wk), Heath Richards, Kelly Smuts, Tyrese Karelse, Thomas Kaber (c), Pheko Moletsane, Jarred Jardine, Liyabona Malife, Lifa Ntanzi, Sintu Majeza

South Western Districts Actual Playing XI:

Tyrese Karelse, Kelly Smuts, Keenan Vieira, Heath Richards, George Van Heerden, kyle jacobs, Yaseen Valli, Thomas Kaber, Liabona Malife , Lifa Ntanzi, Sintu Majiza

KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Preview

This is a strong Tuskers side who have confidence running through their side with the bat and ball. Even in their lower order, there is plenty of belief and that was there for all to see in their last game against Border when they recovered from 79/5 to post a defendable total of 132/6.

That said, captain Michael Erlank will be looking to his top three to deliver more runs in this match after they could only contribute 28 runs between them in the last game which included Kyle Nipper falling for a golden duck at first drop. Erlank at six, with Sean Whitehead at seven and Ntando Zuma at eight all hit sixes and we expect that trio to play in an attacking manner with all three capable of taking on the 'finisher' label.

Thabiso Ndlela will want to be more economical in this game after leaking 10 runs per over against Border but the rest of the seven-man attack will be keen to get bowling again after impressing last time out.

KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Predicted Playing XI:

Cameron Dean Shekleton, Kagiso Rapulana, Kyle Nipper, Sean Gilson, Chad Laycock, Michael Erlank (c), Sean Whitehead, Ntando Zuma (wk), Mbulelo Budaza, Thabiso Ndlela, Ziyaad Abrahams

KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Actual Playing XI:

Cameron Shekleton, Sean Whitehead, Sean Gilson, Chad Laycock, Michael Erlank, Ntando Zuma, Ziyaad Abrahams, Mbulelo Budaza, Kagiso Rapulana, Thabiso Ndlela, Kyle Nipper

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There is no danger of any rain in Oudtshoorn during, before or after this match and there is likely to be bright sunshine throughout the contest. The temperature will not be too hot though with a high of 16 degrees.

SWD vs KZNIN Pitch Report

This venue provided a good contest between bat and ball in the one previous match in this campaign which saw South Western Districts post 146/8 before Limpopo chased down the total with 25 balls and six wickets to spare. Once again, we expect batting to be trickier in the first innings before the pitch flattens out a little in the second half of the game.

Toss: To Bowl

With there likely to be some assistance for the bowlers across the opening ten overs of the match, we are predicting that both captains will want to field first in this game.