KwaZulu-Natal Inland (KWNI) will lock horns with Garden Route Badgers (GRB) in the final of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday, December 28. Ahead of the match, here's everything you need to know about the KWNI vs GRB Dream11 Fantasy prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
KwaZulu-Natal Inland have had a great season so far. They won five of their six group-stage matches and made it to the final.
Meanwhile, the Route Badgers won three of their matches in the league stage and were tied on points tally with Northern Capes. But owing to a better net run rate, they made it to the final of the tournament.
In the last clash between the two teams, KwaZulu-Natal Inland won by four wickets.
KWNI vs GRB Match Details, Final
The final of CSA Provincial One Day Challenge Division Two will be played at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg. The match is scheduled to start at 1.00 pm IST.
Live scores and commentary of the match can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
KWNI vs GRB, CSA Provincial One Day Challenge Division Two, Final
Date and Time: December 28, 2022, 1.00 pm IST
Venue: City Oval, Pietermaritzburg
KWNI vs GRB Pitch Report
The pitch at City Oval has something for both batters and bowlers. The medium pacers and spinners have especially reaped the benefit of the wicket. We can conclude that the ball holds on to the surface and it is difficult to play free-flowing shots here. Batters will have to get settled at the beginning and then look to up their scoring rate.
Last 2 Matches on this pitch (This Tournament)
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 1
Average score batting first: 183
Average score batting second: 181
KWNI vs GRB Form Guide (CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two)
KwaZulu-Natal Inland: W-W-L
South Western Districts: W-L-L
KWNI vs GRB probable playing XIs for today’s match
KWNI Team / Injury News
No major injury updates.
KwaZulu-Natal Inlands Probable Playing XI
Mohammed Yaseen Valli, Thamsanqa Khumalo, Andile Mokgakane, Malcolm Nofal, Tian Koekemoer, Michael Erlank, Kyle Nipper, Dilivio Ridgaard, Stefan Tait, Keith Dudgeon, and Alindile Mhletywa.
GRB Team / Injuiry News
No major injury updates.
South Western Districts Probable Playing XI
Mark Andrianatos, Mathew Christensen, Jhedli van Briesies, Onke Nyaku, Hanno Kotze, Johan Smal, Sean Whitehead, Keenan Vieira, Basheeru-Deen Walters, and Sintu Majeza.
KWNI vs GRB Dream11 match top picks
Wicketkeeper
Jhedli van Briesies ( 5 Matches, 170 Runs, Strike Rate: 77.98)
Van Briesies has been the highest scorer for his team in this tournament. He is someone who takes time to adjust himself to the conditions and hence there is a chance that Briesies will secure good points in the match.
Batter
Yaseen Valli ( 6 Matches, 198 Runs, Strike Rate: 62.65)
With 198 runs in six matches, Vallie is the highest run scorer for KwaZulu-Natal Inland. As the pitch demands patience from the batter, Vallie could be a crucial pick for the match.
All-rounder
Kyle Nipper (6 Matches, 135 Runs and 9 Wickets, Strike Rate: 98.54 and Economy Rate: 4.26)
Nipper has been very useful for his team with both the bat and the ball. His aggressive batting and wicket-taking form makes him a very important pick for the match
Bowler
Basheeru-Deen Walters ( 6 Matches, 11 Wickets, Economy Rate: 4.42)
Walters has been a strike bowler for the Garden Route Badgers. With assistance from the pitch, there is a possibility he will pick up some important wickets in the match.
KWNI vs GRB Dream11 match top Captain and Vice-captain choices
Kyle Nipper
Kyle Nipper has been a crucial player for the KwaZulu-Natal Inland in the tournament. His multi-dimensional ability makes him a great choice for the captain or vice-captain role.
Michael Erlank
Michael Erlank has been the other MVP for the KwaZulu-Natal. Much like Nipper, he has been on song with both the bat and the ball and is also a great choice for captain or vice-captain pick.
KWNI vs GRB Dream11 match Top 5 Picks
Yaseen Valli - 198 runs in six matches
Kyle Nipper - 135 runs and nine wickets in six matches
Jhedli van Briesies - 170 runs in five matches
Basheeru-Deen Walters - 11 wickets in five matches
Michael Erlank - 180 Runs and seven wickets in six matches
KWNI vs GRB Dream11 match Expert Tips
The pitch will favor the bowlers. So, loading the team with more all-rounders and bowlers could be a good ploy for the fantasy contests of the match.
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KWNI vs GRB Dream11 Prediction Team Today, Head-to-Head League
Wicketkeeper: Jhedli van Briesies
Batters: Tiam Koekemoer, Matthew Christensen, Yaseen Valli
All-rounders: Michael Erlank, Kyle Nipper, Malcolm Nofal
Bowlers: Basheeru-Deen Walters, Keith Dudgeon, Stefan Tait, Sintu Majiza
Wicketkeeper: Jhedli van Briesies
Batters: Tiam Koekemoer, Matthew Christensen, Yaseen Valli
All-rounders: Michael Erlank, Kyle Nipper, Malcolm Nofal
Bowlers: Basheeru-Deen Walters, Keith Dudgeon, Stefan Tait, Keenan Vieira
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