South Western Districts vs Mpumalanga Rhinos, CSA 4-Day Series, Division 1, Today Match Prediction

swd vs mpr Match Prediction & Analysis

The CSA Provincial Four Day Series Division Two 2023-24 is in its end stages and while a few teams are playing to reach the finals, the rest are playing for pride.

The Mpumalanga Rhinos have not had a great season as they have won 1 game and drawn 2. They will however look to end the series on a good note and win the final game of the season.

South Western Districts have had a terrible season. Placed last on the points table, they will reflect back on the season and hope to back stronger next season.

TEAMS PREVIEW

South Western Districts Preview

Mpumalanga Rhinos could not capitalise on their good start and have managed to win just 1 game in the series so far. They will look to continue the winning momentum and end the series in a strong manner.

After losing the toss and put into bat first, the Rhinos made a good start with the bat. The scored 273 in the first innings, with Hermann Rolfes missing out on a well deserved century by 1 run. The second innings was even better with the Rhinos scoring 321-5 with Jurie Snyman scoring 200 in 221 balls.

The bowling on the other hand was also exceptional as they bowled out the opposition for 193 runs in the 1st innings and 108 in the second innings, winning the game by 293 runs. Hermann Rolfes and Jon Hinrichsen picked up 7 and 5 wickets in the game.

Key Players: Muhammed Mayet, Jurie Snyman, Hermann Rolfes, Jon Hinrichsen

South Western Districts Predicted Playing XI:

Jurie Snyman(c), Muhammed Mayet, Yassar Cook, Nhlanhla Dlamini, Benjamin van Niekerk(w), Hermann Rolfes, Jon Hinrichsen, Gregory Mahlokwana, Ngazibini Sigwili, Akhulile Mkhatu, Zuan Swart

Mpumalanga Rhinos Preview

South Western Districts have not had the best series as they find themselves at the bottom of the points table. They have won just 1 game and lost 3. They will want to end the series on a good note.

South Western Districts won the toss and opted to bat first. They had an abysmal 1st innings as they were bowled out for 69 runs. They had an improved performance in the 2nd innings as they scored 273 runs. Thomas Kaber scored 61 off 72 runs.

The bowling department could not compensate for the horror show of the 1st innings. They bowled out the opposition for 214 runs in the 1st Innings and defending a low target of 129, they could only pick up 1 wicket and lost the game by 9 wickets.

Key Players: Blayde Capell, Mathew Christensen, Thomas Kaber, Sintu Majeza

Mpumalanga Rhinos Predicted Playing XI:

Blayde Capell, Mathew Christensen, Jean du Plessis(w/c), Jhedli van Briesies, Kelly Smuts, Pheko Moletsane, Thomas Kaber, Jarred Jardine, Khwezi Gumede, Sintu Majeza, Marcello Piedt

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather will be on the warmer side, with 81% chance of rain on match day. The maximum and minimum temperatures will be in the 24°C - 11°C range.

Venue Details

The Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn will be hosting this game. This pitch will produce some good wickets and there will be some good high-scoring games in this venue.

Toss: To Bowl

The team that will win the toss would opt to bowl first. With the tournament just underway teams are still figuring out their batting lineup and structure. The team that will win the toss will want to bat second.