The Titans will take on the Rocks in the final of the CSA T20 Challenge at the St. George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.
The Titans are arriving in this game after defeating the Dolphins in the first semi-final by six wickets. Tabraiz Shamsi was the pick of the bowlers, as the Dolphins could only muster 93 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs.
Meanwhile, the Rocks defeated Western Province by seven wickets in the second semi-final. They got to the target of 119 in just 18.1 overs, thanks to a 100-run stand between Pieter Malan and Janneman Malan.
TIT vs ROC Probable Playing 11 Today
TIT XI
Theunis de Bruyn (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Dewald Brevis, Heinrich Klaasen, Sibonelo Makhanya, Donavon Ferreira, Ayabulela Gqamane, Junior Dala, Aaron Phangiso, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi
ROC XI
Janneman Malan, Pieter Malan (c), Clyde Fortuin (wk), Michael Copeland, Ferisco Adams, Christiaan Jonker, Shaun von Berg, Imran Manack, Siyabonga Mahima, Ziyaad Abrahams, Valentine Kitime
Match Details
TIT vs ROC, CSA T20 Challenge, Final
Date and Time: 27th February, 2022, 4:30 PM IST
Venue: St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
Pitch Report
The pitch has slowed down considerably given that the entire tournament has been played here. Batters might struggle once again and this could also prove to be a low-scoring contest.
Today’s TIT vs ROC Dream11 match top picks
Wicketkeeper
Quinton de Kock is one of the most experienced batters in South African cricket. The left-handed opener is difficult to stop once he gets going and is also brilliant behind the stumps. De Kock has scored 202 runs so far this season.
Batters
Pieter Malan is the highest scorer in the competition. In eight matches, he has scored four half-centuries as well. Malan has amassed 297 runs at an average of 42.42 and was great in the semi-final as well.
All-rounders
Shaun von Berg has been destructive with the ball in hand. He has scalped 11 wickets so far already and will be eying a few more.
Dewald Brevis is one of the greatest talents in the world and took the Under-19 World Cup by storm. Brevis has continued on a strong note here and has scored 140 runs while taking four wickets.
Bowlers
Tabraiz Shamsi arrives into the game after being named the player of the match in the semi-final. He picked up three wickets in four overs and conceded only 15 runs. Shamsi has scalped 10 wickets in eight games at an average of 22.70 and an economy rate of 7.09.
Top 5 best players to pick in TIT vs ROC Dream11 prediction team
Pieter Malan (ROC) – 493 points
Quinton de Kock (TIT) – 392 points
Shaun von Berg (ROC) – 384 points
Junior Dala (TIT) – 363 points
Ziyaad Abrahams (ROC) – 362 points
Important stats for TIT vs ROC Dream11 prediction team
Pieter Malan: 297 runs
Quinton de Kock: 202 runs
Shaun von Berg: 11 wickets
Tabraiz Shamsi: 10 wickets
Dewald Brevis: 140 runs and 4 wickets
TIT vs ROC Dream11 Prediction Today
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Quinton de Kock, Clyde Fortuin, Pieter Malan, Janneman Malan, Theunis de Bruyn, Donavon Ferreira, Shaun von Berg, Dewald Brevis, Junio Dala, Ziyaad Abrahams, Tabraiz Shamsi
Captain: Quinton de Kock, Vice-Captain: Pieter Malan
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Quinton de Kock, Clyde Fortuin, Pieter Malan, Theunis de Bruyn, Donavon Ferreira, Ferisco Adams, Shaun von Berg, Dewald Brevis, Aaron Phangiso, Ziyaad Abrahams, Tabraiz Shamsi
Captain: Shaun von Berg, Vice-Captain: Tabraiz Shamsi
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