Mzansi Super League 2018
Jozi Stars vs Nelson Mandela Bay Giants, 2nd Match Preview
After a fantastic opening to the Mzansi Super League 2018, its time now for the all-important clash between the Jozi Stars led by the experienced campaigner Dane Vilas and Nelson Mandela Bay Giants which is led by JJ Smuts.
The two teams are all geared up for their tournament opener and will look to display the best efforts on the field.
With the likes of skipper Dane Vilas, Reza Hendricks, the ‘Universal Boss’ Chris Gayle, Rassie van der Dussen etc they do possess a formidable batting strength. Their bowling will be spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada while Duanne Olivier and Burean Hendricks will be the allies for Rabada.
JJ Smuts will be leading a troop of some outstanding talent from all around the cricketing globe. The likes of Chris Morris, Junior Dala, Heino Kuhn, Jason Roy etc this side is definitely one to watch out for. Can this team make a mark in the tournament and get themselves somewhere close to the playoffs? Well, it is quite early to say all this, but this team has definitely got the potential to last long.
Venue- Newlands, Cape Town
Matchday- November 17, Saturday at 10:30 PM IST
Read on for JOZ vs NMG team news and JOZ vs NMG Dream11 prediction.
Jozi Stars-
Dane Vilas (c & wk), Calvin Savage, Daniel Christian, Chris Gayle, Reeza Hendricks, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Shimane Alfred Mothoa, Eddie Leie, Ryan Rickelton, Petrus van Biljon, Duanne Olivier, Dwaine Pretorius, Beuran Hendricks, Sinethemba Qeshile.
Nelson Mandela Bay Giants-
JJ Smuts (c), Chris Morris, Heino Kuhn (wk), Jason Roy, Christiaan Jonker, Imran Tahir, Sisanda Magala, Rudi Second, Junior Dala, Aaron Phangiso, Ryan McLaren, Ben Duckett, Marco Marais, Lizaad Williams, Dylan Matthews, Carmi le Roux.
The probable JOZ vs NMG playing 11 is listed below.
JOZ-
Wicketkeeper: Dane Vilas(c)
Batsmen: Chris Gayle, Rassie Van der Dussen, S Qeshile, Petrus van Biljon
All-rounder: Daniel Christian, Simon Harmer
Bowlers: Duanne Olivier, Eddie Leie, Beuran Hendricks (Doubt: Calvin Savage, Alfred Mothoa)
NMG-
Wicketkeeper: Rudi Second
Batsmen: Heino Kuhn, Ben Duckett, Christiaan Jonker, Marco Marais
All-rounder: JJ Smuts(c), Ryan McLaren
Bowlers: Sisanda Magala, Aaron Phangiso, Junior Dala, Dyllan Mathews
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On the batting front, Heino Kuhn and Chris Gayle are the marquee players for their respective sides while with the likes Christiaan Jonker and Ben Duckett Nelson Mandela Bay Giants do possess a great strength in the batting department.
The bowling for Nelson Mandela Bay Giants will heavily rely on Aaron Phangiso, S Magala and Junior Dala in the absence of their prime spinner Imran Tahir. While Jozi Stars will be missing the services of Kagiso Rabada for this game which means, the onus would be on Duanne Olivier and Beuran Hendricks.
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