CSA T20 Challenge 2021, Match 1: TIT vs KTS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The 1st match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2021 will be played between Titans and Knights on 19^th February at Kingsmead in Durban.

The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM local time (1:30 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Star Sports Network and also on Disney+Hotstar.

Preview:

The brand new edition of the CSA T20 challenge is all set to kick start from 19^th February. Kingsmead, Durban will host all the matches of this competition. 17 matches will be played over the next 10 days and the top two teams will qualify for the finals.

Titans and Knights will go head to head against each other in the first match of this tournament on Friday. As most of the matches in the previous edition were washed out due to rain, Titans finished fifth in the standings with 19 points. They have won only 3 of their 7 matches. This time around, they are a completely different unit with their prominent international capped players representing them. They will be expecting much more improved performances as compared to the last year.

Knights finished last in the standings without a single win in the previous edition. They played 5 matches and lost all of them. Lack of experience in the batting line-up was the main cause for their downfall. Farhaan Behardien’s trade will help them in this tournament. Both the teams didn’t have the greatest of tournaments in the previous edition. It’s a fresh start for them to gain the lead in the opening encounter.

TIT vs KTS Weather Report for Match 1:

It will be cloudy in Durban with the temperature ranging between 27 and 28 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 69 percent. The chances of precipitation for this match are less.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch here at the Kingsmead is renowned for plenty of seam and bounce. Bowlers can use this as an advantage for the maximum extent to trouble the batters. However, after the initial few overs, ball comes easily onto the bat and batsmen can score runs easily. Since it will be cloudy at the start, bowling first will be a good option.

Average first innings score:

137 (Last 3 domestic T20 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 2, Lost – 1, Tie – 0

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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

TIT vs KTS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Titans

Aiden Markram, Henry Davids, Theunis de Bruyn, Heinrich Klaasen (c), Grant Thomson, Chris Morris, Junior Dala, Okuhle Cele, Simon Harmer, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi

Bench:

Lizad Williams, Dean Elgar, Sibonelo Makhanya, Gregory Mahlokwana, Dayyaan Galiem

Knights

Pite van Biljon (c), Jacques Snyman, Andries Gouws, Gerald Coetzee, Patrick Kruger, Shaun von Berg, Farhaan Behardien, Ferisco Adams, Raynard van Tonder, Matthew Kleinveldt, Jonathan Vandiar

Bench:

Wandile Makwetu, Grant Mokaena, Mbulelo Budaza, Alfred Mothoa, Migael Pretorius

TIT vs KTS Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match

Theunis de Bruyn had a tremendous run with the bat in the last edition of the CSA T20 Challenge. He was the highest run-scorer in that tournament, scoring 348 runs in 7 matches at an average of 69.6 with a strike rate of 161.11.

T20 specialist veteran Henry Davids had a decent tournament with the bat in the last edition of the CSA T20 Challenge, scoring 199 runs in 7 matches at an average of 28.42 and a strike rate of 126.75. He has to be picked for his huge amount of experience in the T20 format.

Chris Morris is an exceptional all-rounder, who can bowl and bat at any stage of the match. He will execute the yorkers very well and even he can hit the ball a long distance. He is a must-pick for your Dream11 fantasy team for his all-around skills.

Farhaan Behardien will be part of the Knights and he is going to play against his previous team. In the last edition for Titans, he scored 152 runs in 6 innings at an average of 76 with a strike rate of 160.

Raynard van Tonder was the leading run-scorer for Knights in the last edition, scoring 103 runs in 4 innings at an average of 25.75 with a strike rate of 110.75. He is expected to start the tournament well against the Titans.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Heinrich Klaasen, Chris Morris, Theunis de Bruyn

Vice-Captain Options – Farhaan Behardien, Jacques Snyman, Raynard van Tonder

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for TIT vs KTS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Heinrich Klaasen (c)

Batters – Pite van Biljon, Raynard van Tonder, Henry Davids, Aiden Markram

All-Rounders – Jacques Snyman, Farhaan Behardien (vc), Chris Morris

Bowlers – Shaun von Berg, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for TIT vs KTS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Heinrich Klaasen

Batters – Raynard van Tonder, Theunis de Bruyn, Pite van Biljon

All-Rounders – Jacques Snyman (vc), Patrick Kruger, Farhaan Behardien, Chris Morris (c)

Bowlers – Shaun von Berg, Junior Dala, Simon Harmer

Expert Advice:

Theunis de Bruyn is a must pick for your Dream11 fantasy team as he was the leading run-scorer in the previous edition. He is all set to repeat a similar performance in the upcoming matches.

Today’s TIT vs KTS Probable Winners:

Titans are expected to win this match.

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.