Eastern Storm vs South Africa Emerging, CSA Provincial ODI Div 2, Today Match Prediction 15 February 2025

ES vs RSAE Match Prediction & Analysis

Eastern Storm will face South Africa Emerging Players in the second match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2025 played at LC De Villiers Oval, Pretoria on Saturday.

Last season, Eastern Storm finished third in the league table with four victories out of seven matches played. Captain Shane Dadswell will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this opening fixture.

On the other hand, South Africa Emerging Players registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Knights in the finals of CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge 2023. Captain Ronan Hermann will be hoping that the side can show discipline in all three departments.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Eastern Storm Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Shaylen Pillay, captain Shane Dadswell, Mark Pearse, Kabelo Sekhukhune and Aron Visser to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Last season, Shane Dadswell showcased decent form with the bat for Eastern Storm and accumulated 220 runs at an average of 36.66 with one half-century to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Chad Classen, Divan Posthumus, Juan Lubbe, Andrew Rasemene and Shane Dadswell to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 16 scalps in seven outings at an excellent average of 13.87, medium pacer Divan Posthumus topped the bowling charts for Eastern Storm in the previous edition of the CSA Provincial One-Day Cup.

Eastern Storm Predicted Playing XI:

Shane Dadswell (c), Juandre Johnson (wk), Mark Pearse, Kabelo Sekhukhune, Thulani Tembela, Shaylen Pillay, Aron Visser, Divan Posthumus, Juan Lubbe, Andrew Rasemene, Chad Classen

South Africa Emerging Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Ronan Hermann, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Teeger, Richard Seletswane and Ethan John Cunningham to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 261 runs in six outings, swashbuckling batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius topped the batting charts for South Africa Emerging Players in the previous edition of the CSA Provincial One-Day Cup.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Junaid Dawood, Andile Simelane, Codi Yousuf, Tristan Luus and Juan James to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 10 wickets in four outings, Leg-spinner Junaid Dawood topped the bowling charts for South Africa Emerging Players in the previous edition of the CSA Provincial One-Day Cup.

South Africa Emerging Predicted Playing XI:

Ethan John Cunningham, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Teeger, Richard Seletswane, Juan James, Tristan Luus, Junaid Dawood, Ronan Hermann (c), Daniel Smith (wk), Andile Simelane, Modiri Litheko, Dewan Marais, Codi Yusuf

Weather Conditions

Last season, the average first innings score at LC de Villiers Oval, Pretoria was around 271 runs. The highest first innings score was posted by South Africa Emerging Players, who scored 288 runs against Mpumalanga Rhinos. The Mpumalanga Rhinos won the match by three wickets.

The weather forecast for Saturday's match is going to be sunny intervals with gentle breeze.

ES vs RSAE Pitch Report

LC de Villiers Oval, Pretoria is going to host the 2nd match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2025 between South Africa Emerging Players and Eastern Storm.

Last season, South Africa Emerging Players managed to win two matches out of three played at LC de Villiers Oval, Pretoria.

Toss: To Bowl

LC de Villiers Oval, Pretoria has been a great venue for sides batting second. Last season, all the matches played at the venue were won by chasing teams. With that record in mind, both the captains will have no hesitation in winning the toss and fielding first.