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Host Mpumalanga Rhinos face stern test against Eastern Storm
Expect Eastern Storm to register a comfortable win over Mpumalanga Rhinos.
| Tournament: | CSA Four-Day Series Division Two 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Uplands College White River, South Africa, South Africa |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.4°C|Sunny |
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Host Mpumalanga Rhinos will face Eastern Storm in the ninth match of the CSA Four-Day Series Division Two 2025-26 at Uplands College, Mpumalanga, starting from 4th December (Thursday).
After suffering heavy defeat at the hands of South Western Districts, Mpumalanga Rhinos will be keen to make amends and put in an improved performance in this home fixture.
On the other hand, Eastern Storm registered a dominant 206-run win Border, courtesy excellent performances from Ernest Kemm, Jurie Snyman and Grant Thomson. Captain Ernest Kemm will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this fixture.
Last year, Mpumalanga Rhinos won both of their round-robin matches played against Eastern Storm.
MMR
123/10 in 19.4 6.25
114/8 in 20.0 5.7
128/5 in 16.1 7.92
124/7 in 20.0 6.2
510/10 in 138.3 3.68
CSAFS
South Western Districts Won by an innings and 12 Runs
0/0 in 0.0 0
ES
197/10 in 59.4 3.3
CSAFS
Knights beat Eastern Storm by 8 wickets
31/2 in 10.0 3.1
570/9 in 147.2 3.87
CSAFS
Eastern Storm beat Limpopo Impalas by 63 runs
0/0 in 0.0 0
143/8 in 20.0 7.15
144/10 in 19.5 7.26
139/2 in 26.0
CSAPODCD2_2023
Eastern Storm beat Mpumalanga Rhinos by 6 wickets192/10 in 38.1
In the batting department, the side will be relying on captain Muhammad Mayet, Zakir Kathrada, Benjamin van Niekerk, Yassar Cook and Karabo Mogotsi to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In their first innings against South Western Districts, Mpumalanga Rhinos managed to post 264 runs, courtesy contributions from Benjamin van Niekerk, Karabo Mogotsi, Muhammad Mayet and Yassar Cook.
Going into their second innings, trailing by 246 runs, Mpumalanga Rhinos failed to put up a strong fight and were dismissed for 234 runs in 84.1 overs.
For Rhinos, Gareth Dukes scored unbeaten 84 off 73 balls with the help of seven fours and four sixes whereas Benjamin van Niekerk scored 55 off 166 balls.
In the department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ricus Kramm, Kurtlyn Mannikam, Themba Maupa, Gareth Dukes and Aubrey Swanepoel to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, off-spinner Kurtlyn Mannikam was the pick of the bowlers for Mpumalanga Rhinos and finished with figures of 7 for 169 runs in 41.3 overs.
Muhammed Mayet (c), Musawenkosi Twala (wk),Benjamin van Niekerk, Yassar Cook, Zakir Kathrada, Karabo Mogotsi, Aubrey Swanepoel, Gareth Dukes, Ricus Kramm, Kurtlyn Mannikam, Themba Maupa
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Christopher Britz, Jurie Snyman, Kabelo Sekhukhune, Dewan Marais and Grant Thomson to do the bulk of the scoring.
In their first innings, Eastern Storm managed to post 346 runs in 87.2 overs, courtesy excellent centuries from Jurie Snyman and Grant Thomson.
With a lead of 91 runs, Eastern Storm again managed to post a competitive total and declared the innings at 285 runs for the loss of eight wickets.
For Eastern Storm, Andrew Rasemene scored 52 not out off 81 balls with the help of four fours and one six, whereas Jurie Snyman, Jaden Govender and Kabelo Sekhukhune produced scores of 46, 46 and 38 runs respectively.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Amman Khan, Martin Khumalo, Ernest Kemm, Andrew Rasemene and Jesse Albanie to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Ernest Kemm was the standout bowler on display for Eastern Storm and claimed 12 wickets against Border.
Ernest Kemm (c), Jaden Govender (wk) Jurie Snyman, Christopher Britz, Kabelo Sekhukhune, Dewan Marais, Grant Thomson, Andrew Rasemene, Jesse Albanie, Amaan Khan, Martin Khumalo,
Last season, average first innings score at Uplands College, White River in Mpumalanga Rhinos in the three completed matches was around 268 runs.
The weather forecast for the game is far from ideal as rain is predicted for 2nd, 3rd and final day of the match.
Uplands College, White River in Mpumalanga Rhinos is going to host the ninth match of CSA 4-Day Series Division Two 2025-26 played between Mpumalanga Rhinos and Eastern Storm.
Uplands College, White River in Mpumalanga Rhinos has been a decent venue for side batting second. Last season, one match out of three played at the venue was won by chasing team.
Based on current form, Eastern Storm will be favorites to win their match against Mpumalanga Rhinos. With likes of Ernest Kemm, Jurie Snyman and Grant Thomson showing excellent form for Easterns, the team management will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance in this contest.
Expect Eastern Storm to register a comfortable win over Mpumalanga Rhinos.
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