Limpopo Impalas vs Northern Cape, CSA Provincial ODI Div 2, Today Match Prediction 26 February 2025

LPI vs NCAPE Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Limpopo will face Northern Cape in the 14th match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2025 played at Polokwane Cricket Club, Polokwane on Wednesday.

With no victories in their first three matches, Limpopo are currently languishing in the bottom half of the league table. Captain Ludwig Kaestner will be hoping that the side can put in an improved performance in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Northern Cape registered a five-wicket win over South Western Districts, courtesy excellent contributions from Cole Abrahams, Romano Terblanche and Hardus Viljoen. With this result, Northern Cape have climbed to third place in the league table.

Northern Cape will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous two matches played against Limpopo.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Limpopo Impalas Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Alex Pillay, Louren Steenkamp, captain Ludwing Kaestner, Heinrich Pieterse, wicket-keeper Sizwe Masondo and Jan Hardus Coetzer to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, wicket-keeper Sizwe Masondo played well for Limpopo and finished the innings with the top-score of 76 runs off 95 balls with the help of five fours and one six. He was well supported by Alex Pillay, who scored fluent 73 runs off 99 balls with the help of three fours and five sixes.Due to half-centuries from Masondo and Pillay, Limpopo managed score 222 runs in their allotted 50 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Kgaudisa Molefe, Sibusiso Mxube, Jan Hardus Coetzer, Don Radebe and Ludwing Kaestner to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Eldred Hawken was the pick of the bowlers for Limpopo and claimed 2 for 39 in ten overs.Besides Hawken, Kgaudisa Molefe bowled well and finished with figures of 1 for 33 in his full quota of overs.

Limpopo Impalas Predicted Playing XI:

Ludwig Kaestner (c), Louren Steenkamp, Alex Pillay, Heinrich Pieterse, Jan Hardus Coetzer, Sizwe Masondo (wk), Eldred Hawken, Don Radebe, Kgaudisa Molefe, Thabo Mosefowa, Sibusiso Mxube

Northern Cape Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain Ernest Kemm, Jonathan Vandiar, wicket-keeper Modiri Litheko, Ruan Haasbroek and Cole Abrahams to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Cole Abrahams played well for Northern Cape and finished the innings with the top-score of 53 runs off 53 balls with the help of four boundaries and three sixes. He was well supported by Christoffel Klijnhans, who scored unbeaten 28 runs off 50 balls with the help of three fours.

Besides Abrahams, wicket-keeper Modiri Litheko scored 31 runs off 32 balls with the help of three boundaries and one six, whereas Ruan Haasbroek scored 22 runs off 35 balls with the help of three boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Romano Terblanche, Tshepo Ntuli, Hardus Viljoen, Benjamin Van Rensburg and Ruan Haasbroek to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, left-arm quick Romano Terblanche was the pick of the bowlers for Northern Cape and claimed 4 for 35 in his ten overs.
Besides Terblanche, pacer Hardus Viljoen bowled well with the new-ball and finished with figures of 3 for 29 in 8.5 overs.

Northern Cape Predicted Playing XI:

Ernest Kemm (c), Jonathan Vandiar, Ronan Hermann/Cole Abrahams, Modiri Litheko (wk), Ruan Haasbroek, Romano Terblanche, Hardus Viljoen, Tshepo Ntuli, Benjamin Van Rensburg, Abel Mokwena and Christoffel Klijnhans.

Weather Conditions

The average first inning score at Polokwane Cricket Club, Polokwane in the ongoing CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two is around 205 runs.The weather forecast for the game is going to be occasional rains showers throughout the course of the game.

LPI vs NCAPE Pitch Report

Polokwane Cricket Club, Polokwane is going to host the 14th match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2025 played between Limpopo and Northern Cape.

Toss: To Bowl

Polokwane Cricket Club, Polokwane has been a great venue for side batting second. The first two matches played at Polokwane have been won by chasing side.