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Cape Town Samp Army (CTSA) will battle against Durban Qalandars (DB) in the second match of the Zim Afro T10 2023 at the Harare Sports Club on Friday (July 21). CTSA and DB feature many strong players that will represent them in the inaugural tournament.
The Cape Town-based team have acquired the services of a few prominent top-order batters, including Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Parthiv Patel, Hamilton Masakadza, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Sean Williams. Meanwhile, the middle order of the CTSA consists of Stuart Binny, Karim Janat, and Chamika Karunaratne. Among bowlers, Sheldon Cottrell, Richard Ngarava, and Maheesh Theekshana are some international stars added to the side for the maiden event.
On the other hand, the Durban-based team’s top order includes Andre Fletcher, Tim Seifert, Hazratullah Zazai, Hilton Cartwright, and Craig Ervine, with Asif Ali, George Linde, and Brad Evans in the middle. Whereas, Mohammad Amir, Tendai Chatara, and Sisanda Magala add sharpness to the bowling attack of DB.
Both teams will look to start the tournament on a good note by registering a win in their opening games.
Pitch report:
The track at the Harare Sports Club is more favourable to batters than bowlers, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. Nevertheless, as the game progresses, spinners are also anticipated to gain influence.
Probable XI:
Cape Town Samp Army: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Parthiv Patel, Hamilton Masakadza, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sean Williams, Stuart Binny, Karim Janat, Chamika Karunaratne, Sheldon Cottrell, Richard Ngarava, Maheesh Theekshana
Durban Qalandars: Andre Fletcher (wk), Tim Seifert, Hazratullah Zazai, Hilton Cartwright, Craig Ervine, Asif Ali, George Linde, Brad Evans, Mohammad Amir, Tendai Chatara, Sisanda Magala
Dream11 Prediction:
- Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Craig Ervine (c), Hazratullah Zazai, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Asif Ali
- All-rounders: Sean Williams (vc), Karim Janat, Stuart Binny
- Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Richard Ngarava, Maheesh Theekshana
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- CTSA wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 20-30
- DB total: 100-110
Case 2:
- DB wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 25-35
- CTSA total: 110-115
Team bowling first to win the contest.
