The 1st Semi-Final of the CSA T20 Knock-Out Competition, 2024 will be played between Easterns and Northern Cape (ES vs NCH). The match will be played at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, on October 16 at 04:30 PM IST.
ES vs NCH (Easterns vs Northern Cape), 1st Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Easterns vs Northern Cape, 1st Semi-Final
Date: October 16, 2024
Time: 04:30 PM IST
Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
ES vs NCH (Easterns vs Northern Cape), 1st Semi-Final Preview
CSA T20 Knock-Out Competition, 2024 Points Table
The points table of CSA T20 Knock-Out Competition, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES | 6 | 5 | 1 | 20 | +0.618 |
| TUS | 6 | 4 | 2 | 17 | +0.835 |
| GRB | 6 | 3 | 2 | 15 | +0.020 |
| NCH | 6 | 3 | 3 | 13 | +0.667 |
| LIM | 6 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -0.738 |
| MPR | 6 | 2 | 3 | 10 | -0.463 |
| WAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BOR | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | -0.999 |
In their previous encounter in this tournament, Easterns beat Northern Cape by 1 run. Christopher Britz scored the highest fantasy points for Easterns with 110 match fantasy points while Modiri Litheko topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Northern Cape with 120 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Easterns against AET Tuskers, AET Tuskers beat Easterns by 1 run. The top fantasy player for Easterns was Andrew Rasemene who scored 186 fantasy points.
In their last match in this tournament against Limpopo, Northern Cape beat Limpopo by 80 runs. The top fantasy player for Northern Cape was Ruan Haasbroek who scored 135 fantasy points.
ES vs NCH, Willowmoore Park, Benoni Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 125 runs.
Weather Report for Willowmoore Park, Benoni
The temperature is expected to be around 19°C and humidity is expected to be around 47%. Winds at a speed of 3.07 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
ES vs NCH, Head-to-Head
Northern Cape lost all their matches in the two matches between them. Northern Cape's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Easterns.
ES vs NCH Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabelo Sekhukhune | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 0 | - | 30, 0, 5, 5, 43 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Modiri Litheko | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 0 | - | 16, 4, 60, 7, 10 | - |
| Gerald Pike | 1 | 31 | 31 | 0 | - | 31 | - |
- Kabelo Walter Sekhukhune
Kabelo Sekhukhune is a batter with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 83 runs. Kabelo Sekhukhune has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 4 matches he played here, he and has taken 1 wicket.
- Modiri Litheko
Modiri Litheko is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Modiri Litheko is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 16, 4, 60, 7 and 10 runs.
ES vs NCH Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Rasemene | 4 | 11 | - | 9 | 11.9 | 0, 11, 0, 0, 0 | 5, 0, 1, 1, 2 |
| Tshepo Ntuli | 3 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 25 | 0, 0, 5, 0, 2 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Basheeru-Deen Walters | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 27.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Andrew Rasemene
Andrew Rasemene can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. Andrew Rasemene is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 11.9. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 7 wickets in recent matches.
- Tshepo Ntuli
Tshepo Ntuli is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Tshepo Ntuli is an off-break bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 25. This player has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Basheeru-Deen Walters
Basheeru-Deen Walters is a bowler with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last 3 matches, Basheeru-Deen Walters has taken 3 wickets at an average of 27.3. He has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
ES vs NCH Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Britz | 4 | 224 | 74.7 | 1 | 18 | 0, 37, 48, 111, 28 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ruan Haasbroek | 3 | 71 | 35.5 | 3 | 16.7 | 63, 0, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Ernest Kemm | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 1 | 31 | 0, 23, 0, 9, 42 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Christopher Britz
Christopher Britz is an all-rounder with an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 224 runs. Christopher Britz also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Ruan Haasbroek
Ruan Haasbroek is an all-rounder with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ruan Haasbroek is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 71 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Ernest Hercules Kemm
Ernest Kemm is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Ernest Kemm has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 74 runs. Ernest Kemm also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
ES vs NCH Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Britz | 4 | 224 | 74.7 | 1 | 18 | 0, 37, 48, 111, 28 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ruan Haasbroek | 3 | 71 | 35.5 | 3 | 16.7 | 63, 0, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Ernest Kemm | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 1 | 31 | 0, 23, 0, 9, 42 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Andrew Rasemene | 4 | 11 | - | 9 | 11.9 | 0, 11, 0, 0, 0 | 5, 0, 1, 1, 2 |
| Tshepo Ntuli | 3 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 25 | 0, 0, 5, 0, 2 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Christopher Britz
Christopher Britz is an all-rounder with an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 224 runs. Christopher Britz also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Ruan Haasbroek
Ruan Haasbroek is an all-rounder with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ruan Haasbroek is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 71 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Ernest Hercules Kemm
Ernest Kemm is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Ernest Kemm has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 74 runs. Ernest Kemm also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Andrew Rasemene
Andrew Rasemene can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. Andrew Rasemene is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 11.9. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 7 wickets in recent matches.
- Tshepo Ntuli
Tshepo Ntuli is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Tshepo Ntuli is an off-break bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 25. This player has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
ES vs NCH Squad Information
Northern Cape (NCH) Squad: Jonathan Vandiar, Romano Terblanche, Hardus Viljoen, Basheeru-Deen Walters, Gerhardt Abrahams, Kagiso Mohale, Ernest Kemm, Zakhele Qwabe, Victor Mahlangu, Tshepo Ntuli, Tian Koekemoer, Ruan Haasbroek, Juan Landsberg, Stefan Tait, Modiri Litheko, Jerome Xaba, Benjamin Van Rensburg, Emmanuel Motswiri, Cole Abrahams, Ronan Hermann, Christoffel Klijnhans, Kabelo Chibi, Andile Tshaka and Gerald Pike
Easterns (ES) Squad: Grant Thomson, Shaylen Pillay, Kabelo Sekhukhune, Andrew Rasemene, Tumelo Simelane, Aron Visser, Danie Rossouw, Christopher Britz, Divan Posthumus, Amaan Khan, Dewan Marais, Juan Lubbe, Mark Pearse and Shaveer Khan
ES vs NCH Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Gerald Pike
Batter: Kabelo Sekhukhune
All-Rounders: Christopher Britz, Ruan Haasbroek, Ernest Kemm, Grant Thomson and Divan Posthumus
Bowlers: Andrew Rasemene, Tshepo Ntuli, Basheeru-Deen Walters and Zakhele Qwabe
Captain: Grant Thomson
Vice-Captain: Basheeru-Deen Walters
Photo credit: Imago
