CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge 2019-20: Cross Pool, Easterns vs South Western Districts – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The Cross Pool match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge 2019-20 will be played between Easterns and South Western Districts at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni.

This match will begin at 9.30 AM local time (1 PM IST) (7.30 AM GMT).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Easterns will face the South Western Districts in a Cross Pool affair at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Sunday. Easters are just below Free State in Pool A with five wins and two losses from eight matches. They have 24 points to their name. However, Easterns are coming off a loss at the hands of Northerns in the match played last week. They will be keen to get back to the winning ways with the top place in the group up for grabs.

South Western Districts, on the other hand, are coming off a horrendous performance in the previous game. They were bundled out for just 77 runs against Northern Cape and would be looking to put up a better show in this game. They are at the third position in the points table with three wins from nine matches and have lost five games. This match is a good chance for them to come back to winning ways.

Weather Report

There is no chance of rain whatsoever for this match as the forecast is clear. The temperature will hover around mid-20s during the game according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Report

This is the first match of the tournament at the venue since November 2019. Until then, three matches were played at the Willowmoore Park this season and a Momentum Cup game was played last week which was a high-scoring one. The chasing teams were benefitted in all four matches played this season. Once again, the trend is expected to be the same and the team winning the toss, is expected to field first.

Average first innings score: 259 (Last four completed One-Day matches played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 4; Lost – 0

Injury & Availability News

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Easterns

Wesley Marshall, Kabelo Sekhukhune, Andrea Agathangelou (C), Sizwe Masondo (WK), Jurie Snyman, Aron Visser, Armand Erasmus, Ryan Cartwright, Clayton August, Kofi Apea-Adu, Neo Felane.

Bench – Wesley Coulentianos, Matthew Arnold, Imran Manack, Dyllan Matthews, Kwezi Gumede.

South Western Districts

Niel Hornbuckle, Jean du Plessis (C & WK), Brendon Louw, Kirwin Chritoffels, Christiaan Jonker, Tyrese Karelse, Yamkela Oliphant, Mdumiso Mvelase, Renaldo Meyer, Bailey Aarons, Hershell America.

Bench – Richardt Fren, Travis Ackerman, Jhedli van Briesies, Heath Richards, Tsepo Ndwandwa, Stefan Tait, Akhona Mnyaka, Mesuli Vuba.

Top Picks

Easterns skipper Andrea Agathangelou has scored 231 runs so far in five outings while Snyman (205 runs) and Sekhukhune (216 runs) have also been fairly consistent with the bat. Snyman has picked 8 wickets with the ball as well. Erasmus has picked seven wickets which makes him one of the top picks as well.

Hornbuckle has been the best player for the South Western Districts. He has scored 191 runs in eight innings while also picking 11 wickets for his team. Jean du Plessis (168 runs in six innings) has also been decent with the bat so far. Mvelase (125 runs in 4 innings) has been good with the bat too. Hershell America scalped 8 wickets in as many innings.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options– Andrea Agathangelou, Jurie Snyman, Niel Hornbuckle

Vice-captain options– Mdumiso Mvelase, Christiaan Jonker, Wesley Marshall

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper– Jean du Plessis

Batsmen– Andrea Agathangelou (VC), Wesley Marshall, Kabelo Sekhukhune

All-rounders– Armand Erasmus, Jurie Snyman (C), Niel Hornbuckle, Mdumiso Mvelase

Bowlers– Kofi Apea-Adu, Bailey Aarons, Hershell America

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper– Sizwe Masondo, Brendon Louw, Jean du Plessis

Batsmen– Wesley Coulentianos, Wesley Marshall, Christiaan Jonker (VC)

All-rounders– Matthew Arnold, Niel Hornbuckle (C)

Bowlers– Neo Felane, Hershell America, Tsepo Ndwandwa

Expert Advice

Easterns rested their top players Wesley Coulentianos (276 runs in six innings), Dyllan Matthews (11 wickets in 4 innings), Gumede (10 wickets in 5 innings) and Imran Manack (9 wickets in 6 innings) in the previous game. If any of them is in the playing XI for tomorrow’s game, pick them without thinking much.

We have provided the Dream11 Fantasy teams based on the playing XIs in the previous match.

Probable Winners

Easterns are expected to win this game easily.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.