Mzansi Super League 2018 Squads: Everything you need to know

#5 Nelson Mandela Bay Giants

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants

Bay Giants represent Port Elizabeth franchisee in Mzansi Super League and will begin their campaign on November 17 against Jozi Stars. They have roped in former South African cricketer Eric Simmons as head coach, who is the bowling consultant of current IPL champions Chennai Super Kings. JJ Smuts has been granted skipper duties for the side. Interestingly the side poses no less than three specialist wicket-keepers in their side.

Batting

Jason Roy is the team's marquee player for this season and he is expected to be the key figure in this lineup. Marco Marais, who had a blistering Africa T20 competition with the Border team, finishing the league as most successful batsman with 359 runs in six matches will have a lot of responsibility as well. The batsman boasts of an outstanding strike-rate of 197.25, which is enough to consider his abilities in this format. The 25-year old will be eager to showcase his top form in MSL 2018. They will also bank on the likes of Christian Jonker, JJ Smuts and Chris Morris to play their part and get the team towards decent scores.

Bowling

In this department, they have major spin weapons in Imran Tahir and Aaron Phansigo. Tahir has taken 58 wickets in just 37 outings for his national team in T20 cricket, while Aaron Phansigo boasts of a lot of experience under his belt and has taken 109 wickets in his T20I career. Junior Dala is a dangerous pacer and will be their key in powerplay overs.

Full Squad

JJ Smuts (C), Imran Tahir, Jason Roy, Chris Morris, Junior Dala, Christiaan Jonker, Aaron Phangiso, Ben Duckett, Sisanda Magala, Ryan McLaren, Heino Kuhn, Marco Marais, Dyllan Matthews, Lizaad Williams, Rudi Second and Carmi le Roux.