Titans vs North West, 4-Day Franchise Series 2022-23, Today Match Prediction 12 March 2023

tit vs nwest Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Titans will be looking to continue their decent form when they face North West in the Division 1 match of the 4-Day Franchise Cricket played at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday.

In the previous match, Titans registered a four-wicket win over Warriors, courtesy excellent performances from Matthew Breetzke, Sinethemba Qeshile and Beyers Swanepoel. With this result, Titans have climbed to second position and have collected 90 points this season.

On the other hand, North West were completely outplayed by Dolphins in all three departments. Captain Lesego Senokwane will be hoping that the side can put up a decent fight in this final fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Titans Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Neil Brand, Donovan Ferreira, Jiveshan Pilley, Sibonhelo Makhanya and Dewald Brewis to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Titans were bundled out for just 141 runs in their innings. For Titans, Jiveshan Pillay scored 45 runs off 113 balls.

Chasing 275 runs for victory, Donovan Ferreira was the star performer with the bat for Titans. He smashed a scintillating 116 not out off 103 balls with the help of twelve fours and six sixes. Besides Ferreira, Musa Twala scored 44 runs off 111 balls, whereas Brewis scored 46 runs off just 53 balls with the help of six fours.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Neil Brand, Lizaad Williams, Junior Dala, Ayabulela Gqamane and Donovan Ferreira to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Neil Brand, Modiri Litheko, Jiveshan Pillay, Sibonelo Makhanya (c), Dewald Brevis, Musa Twala (wk), Donavon Ferreira, Corbin Bosch, Junior Dala, Lizaad Williams, Ayabulela Gqamane

North West Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Lesego Senokwane, Grant Mokoena, Shaylen Pillay, Christopher Britz and Wesley Marshall to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, North West failed to get going in both their innings and were bundled out for scores of 173 and 104 respectively.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Juan James, Duan Jansen, Renaldo Meyer and Delano Potgieter to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 15 wickets at an average of 20.26, Delano Potgieter is currently leading wicket-taker for North West so far this season.

North West Predicted Playing XI:

Lesego Senokwane (c), Grant Mokoena, Shaylen Pillay, Christopher Britz, Wesley Marshall, Khanya Cotani (wk), JP King, Juan James, Duan Jansen, Eldred Hawken, Renaldo Meyer

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game is going to offer assistance to the bowlers with the new-ball. Once the new-ball gets old, its get easier to score runs at Centurion. The weather forecast for the four-day match is decent with clear skies and gentle breeze.

Venue Details

SuperSport Park in Centurion is going to host the Division 1 match of the 4-Day Franchise Cricket between Titans and North West.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. The previous match played at Centurion was won by side batting first.