Match 11 of the CSA Provincial T20 Cup, 2024 has Garden Route Badgers taking on Border at the Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn on 16th March at 04:30 PM IST.
GRB vs ECI (Garden Route Badgers vs Border), Match 11 - Match Information
Match: Garden Route Badgers vs Border, Match 11
Date: 16th March, 2024
Time: 04:30 PM IST
Venue: Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
GRB vs ECI (Garden Route Badgers vs Border), Match 11 Preview
Garden Route Badgers have played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked seventh on the points table, while Border have also played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table.
CSA Provincial T20 Cup, 2024 Points Table
The points table of CSA Provincial T20 Cup, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +0.500 |
| ES | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | +0.390 |
| KTS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +1.460 |
| MPR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +1.100 |
| ECI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -0.447 |
| NCH | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -1.097 |
| GRB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -0.608 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 12 of the CSA Provincial T20 Cup, 2022 where Basheer Walters scored the highest fantasy points for Garden Route Badgers with 99 match fantasy points while Joshua van Heerden topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Border with 98 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Garden Route Badgers against Easterns, Easterns beat Garden Route Badgers by 9 runs. The top fantasy player for Garden Route Badgers was Kyle Jacobs who scored 90 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Knights, Knights beat Border by 31 runs. The top fantasy player for Border was Jason Niemand who scored 142 fantasy points.
GRB vs ECI, Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 134 runs. The pitch at the Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
The temperature is expected to be around 22°C with 54% humidity. 5.83 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
GRB vs ECI, Head-to-Head
In the 4 matches played between these 2 teams, Garden Route Badgers have won all their matches. Border's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for Garden Route Badgers.
GRB vs ECI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eben Botha | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 0 | - | 15, 62, 29, 41, 0 | - |
| Kyle Jacobs | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 5 | 8 | 0, 14, 9, 0, 18 | 2, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
| Jean du Plessis | 5 | 217 | 72.3 | 0 | - | 12, 48, 11, 53, 93 | - |
- Eben Botha
Eben Botha is a wicket-keeper with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 147 runs at an average of 29.4 per match.
- Kyle Jacobs
Kyle Jacobs is a batter with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Kyle Jacobs is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played few matches, he has scored 0, 14, 9, 0 and 18 runs at an average of 13.7 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2, 0, 0, 3 and 0 wickets.
- Jean du Plessis
Jean du Plessis is a batter with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Jean du Plessis is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 217 runs at an average of 72.3 per match.
GRB vs ECI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liyabona Malife | 1 | 8 | - | 1 | 23 | 0, 8 | 1, 0 |
| Phaphama Fojela | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 97 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 4 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Thabile Hlatuka | 3 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 49 | 0, 0, 0, 8 | 0, 1, 1, 0 |
- Phaphama Fojela
Phaphama Fojela is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 20 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. Phaphama Fojela is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played few matches, he has taken 1, 0, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 97. This player has been successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 0, 1 and 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Thabile Hlatuka
Thabile Hlatuka is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Thabile Hlatuka has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He bowls and in the recent few matches, this player has taken 0, 1, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 49.
GRB vs ECI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Niemand | 3 | 70 | 35 | 3 | 26 | 0, 54, 0, 16, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Heath Richards | 5 | 87 | 29 | 0 | - | 42, 13, 12, 3, 17 | - |
| Thomas Kaber | 3 | 21 | 21 | 3 | 30.3 | 0, 21, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
- Jason Niemand
Jason Niemand is an all-rounder with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Jason Niemand is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 70 runs averaging 35 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2, 0, 0, 0 and 1 wickets.
- Heath Richards
Heath Richards can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Heath Richards has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 87 runs at an average of 29 per match.
- Thomas Phillip Kaber
Thomas Kaber is an all-rounder with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Thomas Kaber is a slow left-arm chinaman bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 30.3. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 1, 0 and 2 wickets in recent matches.
GRB vs ECI Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Niemand | 3 | 70 | 35 | 3 | 26 | 0, 54, 0, 16, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Marco Marais | 5 | 181 | 45.3 | 0 | - | 70, 1, 42, 64, 4 | - |
| Kyle Jacobs | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 5 | 8 | 0, 14, 9, 0, 18 | 2, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
| Heath Richards | 5 | 87 | 29 | 0 | - | 42, 13, 12, 3, 17 | - |
| Jarred Jardine | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 35.3 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
| Nico Van Zyl | 5 | 0 | - | 4 | 42.8 | - | 1, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
The top point-getters for Garden Route Badgers are Kyle Jacobs with 90 match fantasy points, Heath Richards with 72 match fantasy points and Jarred Jardine with 40 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Border are Jason Niemand with 142 match fantasy points, Marco Marais with 110 match fantasy points and Nico Van Zyl with 33 match fantasy points.
GRB vs ECI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eben Botha | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 0 | - | 15, 62, 29, 41, 0 | - |
| Kyle Jacobs | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 5 | 8 | 0, 14, 9, 0, 18 | 2, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
| Jason Niemand | 3 | 70 | 35 | 3 | 26 | 0, 54, 0, 16, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Jean du Plessis | 5 | 217 | 72.3 | 0 | - | 12, 48, 11, 53, 93 | - |
| Heath Richards | 5 | 87 | 29 | 0 | - | 42, 13, 12, 3, 17 | - |
- Eben Botha
Eben Botha is a wicket-keeper with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Eben Botha is a top-order batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 147 runs at an average of 29.4 per match.
- Kyle Jacobs
Kyle Jacobs is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Kyle Jacobs is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 41 runs averaging 13.7 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2, 0, 0, 3 and 0 wickets at an average of 8 per match.
- Jason Niemand
Jason Niemand is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Jason Niemand has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 70 runs averaging 35 per match. Jason Niemand can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 26 per match.
- Jean du Plessis
Jean du Plessis is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, Jean du Plessis has scored 217 runs averaging 72.3 per match.
- Heath Richards
Heath Richards is an all-rounder with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 42, 13, 12, 3 and 17 runs at an average of 29 per match.
GRB vs ECI Squad Information
Border (ECI) Squad: Jerry Nqolo, Phaphama Fojela, Marco Marais, Sinovuyo Ntuntwana, Dyllan Matthews, Mncedisi Malika, Jerome Bossr, Jade de Klerk, Jason Niemand, Joshua Dodd, Nonelela Yikha, Eben Botha, Mathew Fourie, Nico Van Zyl, Siphesihle Madlongolwana, Thabile Hlatuka, Thozama Totana, Lihle Sizani, Keeran Forbes and Jaques van der Merwe
Garden Route Badgers (GRB) Squad: Kelly Smuts, Keenan Vieira, Thomas Kaber, Rhupino Plaatjies, Marcello Piedt, Hanno Kotze, Matthew Christensen, Jean du Plessis, Blayde Capell, Hershell America, Jarred Jardine, Ruan Terblanche, Pheko Moletsane, Kyle Jacobs, Khwezi Gumede, Heath Richards, Tyrese Karelse, Jhedli Van Briesies, Sintu Majeza, Liyabona Malife and Nevada Jacobs
GRB vs ECI Possible Playing XI
Border (ECI) Possible Playing XI: Marco Marais, Eben Botha, Jerry Nqolo, Mncedisi Malika, Jaques van der Merwe, Nonelela Yikha, Nico Van Zyl, Thabile Hlatuka, Phaphama Fojela, Jason Niemand and Jade de Klerk
Garden Route Badgers (GRB) Possible Playing XI: Kyle Jacobs, Jean du Plessis, Jhedli Van Briesies, Blayde Capell, Matthew Christensen, Liyabona Malife, Marcello Piedt, Khwezi Gumede, Jarred Jardine, Thomas Kaber and Heath Richards
GRB vs ECI Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Eben Botha, Jean du Plessis and Mncedisi Malika
Batters: Kyle Jacobs, Heath Richards and Matthew Christensen
All-Rounders: Jason Niemand, Thomas Kaber and Joshua Dodd
Bowlers: Hershell America and Khwezi Gumede
Captain: Kyle Jacobs
Vice-Captain: Jean du Plessis
Photo credit: Alamy
