Titans vs Rocks, CSA T20 2022-23, Today Match Prediction 25 October 2022

tit vs rocks Match Prediction & Analysis

THE CSA T20 challenge is at the halfway stage with teams playing 3-4 matches so far. Titan and Rocks are currently at the top 2 positions in the points table. Titans are having a dream run with 4 wins and 4 matches and are staying ahead of the other teams by a fair distance in the points table. Rocks are currently staying in second place but are closely followed by the other teams. Titans will look to continue their winning run while Rocks will look to gain a lead ahead in the points table. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Titans Preview

Titans chased down the 135-run target with ease in their last game. Dewald Brevis (40 runs) and Thenis De Bruyn (32* runs) led the chase with their valiant cameos. Jiveshan Pillay, Donovan Fereira, and D Galiem have played some good knocks this season. 

Titans spinners lead their bowling unit bowling 11 of the 20 overs in the last game. Junior Dala picked up 2 wickets while Neil brand, Gqamame, Dewald Brevis, and Simon Harmer picked up a wicket each in the match. Aaron Phangiso bowled economically giving runs at less than 6 RPO. 

KEY PLAYERS: Dewald Brevis, Donavan Ferreira, Simon Harmer 

Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Dewald Brevis, Jiveshan Pillay, Theunis de Bruyn (c), Musawenkosi Twala (wk), Neil Brand, Donavon Ferreira, Dayyaan Galiem, Ayabulela Gqamane, Simon Harmer, Junior Dala, Aaron Phangiso

Titans Actual Playing XI:

Ayabulela Gqamane, Junior Dala, Simon Harmer, Musa Twala, Jiveshan Pillay , Aaron Phangiso, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Neil Brand, Matthew Boast, Dayyaan Galiem

Rocks Preview

Rocks cruised to victory in a rain-curtailed match by 7 wickets in the last game. Behardien (24 runs), Fortuin (18 runs), and Leus De Ploy (18 runs) played a vital role in their 12-over chase. Janneman Malan, Ferisco Adams, and Hardus Viljoen further strengthen their batting line-up. 

B Xenxe lead their bowling attack taking the top 3 wickets and finished with figures of 4-0-21-3. Shaun Van Berg and Ferisco Adams chipped in with 2 wickets each and gave runs at just 7 RPO in the match. Hardus Viljoin bowled an economical spell of 3-0-11-1 in the match. 

KEY PLAYERS: Farhaan Behardien, Hardus Viljoin, Ferisco Adams 

Rocks Predicted Playing XI:

Janneman Malan (c), Leus du Plooy, Valintine Kitime, Clyde Fortuin (wk), Farhaan Behardien, Michael Copeland, Ferisco Adams, Hardus Viljoen, Bamanye Xenxe, Shaun von Berg, Imran Manack

Rocks Actual Playing XI:

Bamanye Xenxe, Shaun von Berg, Leus du Plooy, Farhaan Behardien, Imran Manack, Ferisco Adams, Hardus Viljoen, Janneman Malan, Mickey Copeland, Valintine Kitime, Clyde Fortuin

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Potchefstroom is expected to have a clear sky with no rain expected on the match day after a couple of rainy days. The pitch is expected to stay placid and it might break open if the sun comes out to a large extent. 

Venue Details

Senwes Park has an extremely good outfield where the ball flies to the boundary. We expect the average scores to be around 160-180 runs in this match. 

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing will be the best option as the pitch is expected to stay the same throughout the match. Teams will look to pace their innings based on the target on board.