Eswatini vs Saint Helena, 2028 Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, Today Match Prediction

ESW vs STH Match Prediction & Analysis

Eswatini are set to face St Helena in the 2nd match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028 Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier B on March 24 at Achimota Senior Secondary School A Field, Accra. Eswatini performed outstandingly in the recent past, while St Helena didn't perform well as they needed to improve their game. Moreover, Eswatini is currently ranked 73rd in the ICC T20 Teams Rankings, while St Helena is at 93rd.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Eswatini Preview

Eswatini delivered an impressive performance in their recent series against Mozambique, securing a convincing 4–1 victory. In addition, the team has shown significant improvement in recent times, and they are expected to carry this positive momentum into the tournament.

In the batting department, Adil Butt has been a standout performer for Eswatini. He has scored 823 runs at an impressive strike rate of 161, along with 26 wickets in 25 matches, highlighting his all-round capabilities. Notably, he was the leading run-scorer in the recent series against Mozambique, amassing 227 runs in five innings.

Hujeifa Jangariya has also contributed effectively, scoring 190 runs in eight matches, and will be another key player to watch. The team will be relying on both players to deliver strong performances in the tournament.

On the bowling front, Umair Qasim has been consistently effective, claiming 26 wickets in 28 innings. He is well supported by Haris Rashid, who has taken 12 wickets in 16 T20 innings. Both bowlers are expected to play crucial roles in Eswatini’s campaign.

Eswatini Predicted Playing XI:

Adil Butt ©, Kamrul Hasan, Haris Rashid, Hujeifa Jangariya, Minhaz Khojbariya, Mohanmed Alamgir, Melusi Magagula, Mancoba Jele, Umair Qasim, Siphesihle Kubheke, Rohan Sandeep

Saint Helena Preview

St Helena has struggled for form in recent times and endured a disappointing campaign in their last tournament, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C 2024–25. They managed to win only one of their five matches, finishing fifth overall and failing to progress to the Group B qualifiers.

In the batting department, Andrew Yon has been a notable performer, accumulating 197 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 116. Delroy Leo has also shown some promise recently, scoring 44 runs across the last three games.

On the bowling front, St Helena will be relying on Jordan Yon, who has impressed by taking four wickets in his last two innings while maintaining an economy rate below four. Additionally, Aiden Leo has delivered a steady performance, claiming seven wickets in six innings.

Saint Helena Predicted Playing XI:

Andrew Yon, Cliff Richards ©, Branden Leo, Aiden Leo, Barry Stroud, Joey Thomas, Jordan Yon, Dane Leo, Brendan Leo, Stefan Leo, Jamie Essex

Weather Conditions

The weather on match day at Achimota Senior Secondary School A Field in Accra is expected to be sunny, with temperatures ranging between 25°C and 29°C. These conditions are likely to be favorable for cricket.

ESW vs STH Pitch Report

Achimota Senior Secondary School A Field in Accra, is known for offering a well-balanced surface. While it provides assistance to bowlers, it also allows batters to capitalise on scoring opportunities. The venue can particularly favour bowlers under overcast conditions, yet it generally ensures a fair contest for teams batting in favourable circumstances. The average first-innings total at this ground is approximately 159 runs. Furthermore, the highest total recorded in international T20 matches here is 206 by Uganda, whereas the lowest total is 84, registered by Tanzania.

Toss: To Bowl

The conditions at this venue generally favour teams that bowl first. The pitch offers good support for chasing, although early wickets can pose challenges for the batting side. Consequently, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to field first.