KTS vs HL Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – CSA 4-Day Franchise Series 2020-21, Pool B

Match Details:

The Pool B match of the Cricket South Africa 4-Day Franchise Series 2020-21 will be played between the Knights and the Lions at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein from 13th December.

The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM Local Time (01:30 PM IST) (08:00 AM GMT).

Preview:

Having performed well in both the cross pool and the pool matches, the Lions will be facing off against the Knights in the Group B match of the tournament. Not only the Lions, but the Knights have also done well as a team and have made up for their performances in every way possible.

Coming into this Pool B game, the Knights have played in 3 matches in the Pool, and have won one match while losing 2 others. Their opponents, the Lions have played in 2 and have won and lost one match apiece. So, this match will have a lot of importance for both the teams and a win could prove to be very crucial for the team winning the game.

KTS vs HL Weather Report Pool B match:

The weather in Bloemfontein is expected to be clear on the day of the matches with the chance of rainfall slightly posing a threat on each day. The temperature will be around the 30 degree Celsius mark for the most part.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at this venue historically has favored the batsmen in the initial few days of play in multi-day matches, with the conditions tilting towards the bowlers as the match goes on. The best choice for the captain winning the toss will be to bat first and then take things as they go forward.

Average scores in each innings of the 5 Tests played here:

Average 1st Inns score: 411, Average 2nd Inns score: 301, Average 3rd Inns score: 224, Average 4th Inns score: 78

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there’s an update)

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KTS vs HL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Knights:

Matthew Kleinveldt, Jonathan Vandiar, Raynard van Tonder, Patrick Botha, Farhaan Behardien, Grant Mokoena, Wandile Makwetu (wk), Shaun von Berg (c), Migael Pretorius, Gerald Coetzee, Mbulelo Budaza/Alfred Mothoa

Bench:

Andries Gous, Andrew Rasemene, Mbulelo Budaza/Alfred Mothoa, Patrick Kruger, Ferisco Adams

Lions:

Joshua Richards, Dominic Hendricks (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wesley Marshall, Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rapulana, Delano Potgieter, Malusi Siboto, Sisanda Magala, Aaron Phangiso, Tladi Bokako

Bench:

Nono Pongolo, Bjorn Fortuin, Nicky van den Bergh, Eldred Hawken, Lutho Sipamla

KTS vs HL Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Wesley Marshall in the 2 games that he has played in so far, has been in excellent form with the bat in hand and has scored 228 runs at an average of 57.00.

Wiaan Mulder has taken 4 wickets and scored 237 runs in the 3 games that he has played in, placing himself as a strong all-rounder for his team.

Raynard van Tonder is the third-highest run-scorer of the tournament at the moment, with 402 runs to his name in the 4 matches that he has played in so far. He has maintained an average of 50.25.

Migael Pretorius is the most successful bowler of the tournament and has shown his prowess with the ball. He has also done well with the bat too occasionally. He has played in 4 matches and has taken 17 wickets and has scored 166 runs too.

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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Wesley Marshall, Wiaan Mulder

Vice-Captain Options – Raynard van Tonder, Migael Pretorius

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

Keeper – Ryan Rickelton

Batsmen – Wesley Marshall, Raynard van Tonder (VC), Farhaan Behardien

All-rounders – Delano Potgieter, Wiaan Mulder (C)

Bowlers – Sisanda Magala, Malusi Siboto, Migael Pretorius, Alfred Mothoa, Shaun von Berg

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

Keeper – Ryan Rickelton

Batsmen – Wesley Marshall (C), Raynard van Tonder, Farhaan Behardien, Kagiso Rapulana, Matthew Kleinveldt

All-rounders – Delano Potgieter, Wiaan Mulder (VC)

Bowlers – Sisanda Magala, Malusi Siboto, Migael Pretorius

Expert Advice:

Taking a call on your team’s composition in terms of how the players are distributed across categories will be crucial for your success in this game. You can include as many as 5 bowlers in your team given the pitch’s behaviour in the previous games that have been played here. The choice of bowlers to fill up the 4th and 5th spot should be Alfred Mothoa and Shaun von Berg.

Today’s KTS vs HL Probable Winners:

Lions 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.