Knights (KTS) will lock horns with Northern Cape (NCH) in the 23rd game of the CSA Provincial T20 Cup, 2024. The match will be played at the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein on April 4 at 04:30 PM IST.
KTS vs NCH (Knights vs Northern Cape), 2nd Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Knights vs Northern Cape, 2nd Semi-Final
Date: April 4, 2024
Time: 04:30 PM IST
Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
KTS vs NCH (Knights vs Northern Cape), 2nd Semi-Final Preview
Knights have played 5 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Northern Cape have also played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTS | 5 | 4 | 1 | 18 | +1.475 |
| LIM | 5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | +0.700 |
| NCH | 5 | 3 | 2 | 13 | +0.273 |
| ES | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -0.238 |
| ECI | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -0.365 |
| MPR | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -1.720 |
| GRB | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -0.289 |
In the last match played by Knights against Mpumalanga, Knights beat Mpumalanga by 71 runs. The top fantasy player for Knights was Nhlakanipho Mpungose who scored 112 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Border, Northern Cape beat Border by 14 runs. The top fantasy player for Northern Cape was Ernest Kemm who scored 142 fantasy points.
KTS vs NCH, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 141 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
The temperature is expected to be around 24°C with 43% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.03 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team.
KTS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Snyman | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 0 | - | 1, 20, 0, 73, 12 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Garnett Tarr | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 0 | - | 8, 0, 1, 72, 3 | - |
| Hanu Viljoen | 5 | 162 | 81 | 0 | - | 9, 67, 25, 22, 39 | - |
- Gerrit Jacques Snyman
Jacques Snyman is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent few matches, Jacques Snyman has scored 1, 20, 0, 73 and 12 runs averaging 26.5 per match.
- Garnett Tarr
Garnett Tarr is a wicket-keeper with an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 8, 0, 1, 72 and 3 runs averaging 16.8 per match.
- Hanu Viljoen
Hanu Viljoen is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Hanu Viljoen has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 162 runs averaging 81 per match.
KTS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basheer Walters | 3 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 19.6 | 0, 0, 15, 3, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 4 |
| Nhlakanipho Mpungose | 5 | 0 | - | 9 | 18.1 | - | 4, 1, 2, 1, 1 |
| Sithembile Langa | 4 | 1 | - | 7 | 14.1 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 3, 3, 0, 0, 1 |
- Basheeru-Deen Walters
Basheer Walters is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Basheer Walters has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 19.6. Basheer Walters has done well against this opposition, taking 12 wickets in recent matches.
- Nhlakanipho Mpungose
Nhlakanipho Mpungose is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Nhlakanipho Mpungose has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is an off-spin bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 9 wickets at an average of 18.1. Nhlakanipho Mpungose has bowled well at this venue as in the last 5 matches he played here, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Sithembile Langa
Sithembile Langa is a bowler with an average of 45 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. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 4 matches, Sithembile Langa has taken 7 wickets at an average of 14.1. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue as in the recent 4 matches Sithembile Langa played here, he has taken 5 wickets.
KTS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Kemm | 3 | 119 | 119 | 4 | 18 | 72, 0, 47, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 1 |
| Grant Thomson | 4 | 63 | 21 | 1 | 22 | 19, 0, 12, 32, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Aubrey Swanepoel | 3 | 38 | 19 | 3 | 16 | 35, 0, 0, 3, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 1 |
- Ernest Hercules Kemm
Ernest Kemm is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent few matches, Ernest Kemm has scored 72, 0, 47, 0 and 0 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Grant Michael Thomson
Grant Thomson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Grant Thomson is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 63 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 22 per match. Grant Thomson has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in the recent matches.
- Aubrey Ryan Swanepoel
Aubrey Swanepoel can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Aubrey Swanepoel has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 38 runs. Aubrey Swanepoel is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
KTS vs NCH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Kemm | 3 | 119 | 119 | 4 | 18 | 72, 0, 47, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 1 |
| Nhlakanipho Mpungose | 5 | 0 | - | 9 | 18.1 | - | 4, 1, 2, 1, 1 |
| Sithembile Langa | 4 | 1 | - | 7 | 14.1 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 3, 3, 0, 0, 1 |
| Tshepo Ntuli | 4 | 14 | - | 7 | 16.1 | 0, 0, 0, 14, 0 | 3, 2, 2, 0, 0 |
| Tiaan van Vuuren | 3 | 48 | 48 | 2 | 33.5 | 42, 0, 0, 0, 6 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Grant Thomson | 4 | 63 | 21 | 1 | 22 | 19, 0, 12, 32, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Knights are Nhlakanipho Mpungose with 112 match fantasy points, Sithembile Langa with 107 match fantasy points and Tiaan van Vuuren with 95 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Northern Cape are Ernest Kemm with 142 match fantasy points, Tshepo Ntuli with 101 match fantasy points and Grant Thomson with 70 match fantasy points.
KTS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Snyman | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 0 | - | 1, 20, 0, 73, 12 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ernest Kemm | 3 | 119 | 119 | 4 | 18 | 72, 0, 47, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 1 |
| Garnett Tarr | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 0 | - | 8, 0, 1, 72, 3 | - |
| Grant Thomson | 4 | 63 | 21 | 1 | 22 | 19, 0, 12, 32, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Hanu Viljoen | 5 | 162 | 81 | 0 | - | 9, 67, 25, 22, 39 | - |
- Gerrit Jacques Snyman
Jacques Snyman is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent few matches, Jacques Snyman has scored 1, 20, 0, 73 and 12 runs averaging 26.5 per match.
- Ernest Hercules Kemm
Ernest Kemm is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent few matches, Ernest Kemm has scored 72, 0, 47, 0 and 0 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Garnett Tarr
Garnett Tarr is a wicket-keeper with an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 8, 0, 1, 72 and 3 runs averaging 16.8 per match.
- Grant Michael Thomson
Grant Thomson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Grant Thomson is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 63 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 22 per match. Grant Thomson has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in the recent matches.
- Hanu Viljoen
Hanu Viljoen is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Hanu Viljoen has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 162 runs averaging 81 per match.
KTS vs NCH Squad Information
Northern Cape (NCH) Squad: Jonathan Vandiar, Romano Terblanche, Basheer Walters, Grant Thomson, Gerhardt Abrahams, Kagiso Mohale, Ernest Kemm, Zakhele Qwabe, Victor Mahlangu, Jason Oakes, Tshepo Ntuli, Johannes van Dyk, Juan Landsberg, Jerome Xaba, Benjamin Van Rensburg, Christopher Britz, Emmanuel Motswiri, Hanu Viljoen, CP Klijnhans and Kabelo Chibi
Knights (KTS) Squad: Dane Piedt, Aubrey Swanepoel, Patrick Botha, Gihahn Cloete, Clayton Bosch, Isaac Dikgale, Jacques Snyman, Sithembile Langa, Luke Beaufort, Garnett Tarr, Tiaan van Vuuren, Matthew Pollard, Ruan Cronje, Jason Raubenheimer, Nhlakanipho Mpungose, Nathan Roux, Monde Maqunqu and Dian Forrester
KTS vs NCH Possible Playing XI
Northern Cape (NCH) Possible Playing XI: Hanu Viljoen, CP Klijnhans, Jonathan Vandiar, Tshepo Ntuli, Basheer Walters, Benjamin Van Rensburg, Jerome Xaba, Ernest Kemm, Grant Thomson, Romano Terblanche and Kabelo Chibi
Knights (KTS) Possible Playing XI: Jacques Snyman, Gihahn Cloete, Garnett Tarr, Patrick Botha, Isaac Dikgale, Nhlakanipho Mpungose, Sithembile Langa, Clayton Bosch, Aubrey Swanepoel, Dian Forrester and Tiaan van Vuuren
KTS vs NCH Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Garnett Tarr and Hanu Viljoen
Batters: Jacques Snyman, Patrick Botha, Jonathan Vandiar and Kabelo Chibi
All-Rounders: Ernest Kemm, Romano Terblanche, Grant Thomson and Tiaan van Vuuren
Bowler: Dane Piedt
Captain: Kabelo Chibi
Vice-Captain: Patrick Botha
Photo credit: Alamy
