Rocks will be up against the AET Tuskers in the 16th match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2023. The match will be played at Boland Park, Paarl on October 11 at 4:30 PM IST.

ROC vs TUS (Rocks vs AET Tuskers), Match 16 - Match Information

Match: Rocks vs AET Tuskers, Match 16
Date: October 11, 2023
Time: 4:30 PM IST
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl

ROC vs TUS (Rocks vs AET Tuskers), Match 16 Preview

Rocks have played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while AET Tuskers have also played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.

CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2023 Points Table

The points table of CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
WEP 4 3 0 16 +3.291
WAR 4 2 0 13 +1.174
DOL 4 1 0 10 +0.146
NWD 4 2 2 8 -0.011
TIT 2 1 1 5 +1.280
TUS 3 1 2 5 -0.240
LIO 4 0 3 2 -2.614
ROC 3 0 2 -1 -2.518

Both teams last played against each other in the Match 60 of the CSA Provincial One-Day Competition 2018/19 where Achille Cloete scored the highest fantasy points for Rocks with 114 match fantasy points while Ruhan Pretorius topped the fantasy points leaderboard for AET Tuskers with 74 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Rocks against North West Dragons, North West Dragons beat Rocks by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Rocks was Pieter Malan who scored 215 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against North West Dragons, North West Dragons beat AET Tuskers by 20 runs (D/L method). The top fantasy player for AET Tuskers was Mbulelo Budaza who scored 87 fantasy points.

ROC vs TUS, Boland Park, Paarl Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Boland Park, Paarl is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 246 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 65% of its matches.

Weather Report for Boland Park, Paarl

The temperature will hover around 24°C and humidity is expected to be around 48%. Winds at a speed of 2.22 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 64% 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.

ROC vs TUS, Head-to-Head

In the 11 matches played between these 2 teams, AET Tuskers do not have a good record against Rocks. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. Rocks' batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for AET Tuskers.

ROC vs TUS 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
Pieter Malan 5 371 74.2 0 0 171, 33, 27, 81, 59 -
Clyde Fortuin 5 140 28 0 0 19, 6, 31, 63, 21 -
Tian Koekemoer 5 211 42.2 0 0 34, 53, 22, 50, 52 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Pieter Jacobus Malan

    Pieter Malan is a batter and has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 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 batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 171, 33, 27, 81 and 59 runs averaging 74.2 per match.

  2. Clyde Fortuin

    Clyde Fortuin is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Clyde Fortuin is a top-order opening batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 140 runs at an average of 28 per match.

  3. Tian Koekemoer

    Tian Koekemoer is a batter and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Tian Koekemoer has scored 211 runs at an average of 42.2 per match.

ROC vs TUS 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
Keith Dudgeon 5 41 8.2 6 1.2 18, 0, 23, 0, 0 1, 2, 1, 2, 0
Hardus Viljoen 5 59 11.8 9 1.8 0, 2, 17, 40, 0 4, 2, 1, 0, 2
Mbulelo Budaza 5 0 0 11 2.2 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 3, 4, 4, 0, 0
  1. Keith Jack Dudgeon

    Keith Dudgeon is a bowler and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. Keith Dudgeon has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4, 3 and 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 7 wickets.

  2. Gerhardus C Viljoen

    Hardus Viljoen is a bowler and has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Hardus Viljoen bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.

  3. Mbulelo Budaza

    Mbulelo Budaza is a bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches, Mbulelo Budaza has taken 3, 4, 4, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 2.2.

ROC vs TUS 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
Michael Erlank 5 53 10.6 10 2 0, 16, 0, 28, 9 2, 1, 0, 4, 3
Malcolm Nofal 5 96 19.2 8 1.6 0, 70, 0, 11, 15 1, 2, 1, 3, 1
Shaun von Berg 5 111 22.2 7 1.4 0, 20, 0, 58, 33 2, 1, 3, 0, 1
  1. Michael Nicholas Erlank

    Michael Erlank is an all-rounder and has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 53 runs averaging 10.6 per match.

  2. Malcolm John Nofal

    Malcolm Nofal is an all-rounder and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Malcolm Nofal is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 0, 70, 0, 11 and 15 runs averaging 19.2 per match.

  3. Shaun von Berg

    Shaun von Berg can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. Shaun von Berg is a leg break bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 4 and 2 wickets in recent matches.

ROC vs TUS 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
Pieter Malan 5 371 74.2 0 0 171, 33, 27, 81, 59 -
Keegan Petersen 5 182 36.4 0 0 121, 0, 42, 19, 0 -
Hardus Viljoen 5 59 11.8 9 1.8 0, 2, 17, 40, 0 4, 2, 1, 0, 2
Mbulelo Budaza 5 0 0 11 2.2 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 3, 4, 4, 0, 0
Kagiso Rapulana 5 116 23.2 0 0 59, 16, 29, 7, 5 -
Michael Erlank 5 53 10.6 10 2 0, 16, 0, 28, 9 2, 1, 0, 4, 3

The top point-getters for Rocks are Pieter Malan with 215 match fantasy points, Keegan Petersen with 151 match fantasy points and Hardus Viljoen with 130 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for AET Tuskers are Mbulelo Budaza with 87 match fantasy points, Kagiso Rapulana with 72 match fantasy points and Michael Erlank with 71 match fantasy points.

ROC vs TUS 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
Michael Erlank 5 53 10.6 10 2 0, 16, 0, 28, 9 2, 1, 0, 4, 3
Malcolm Nofal 5 96 19.2 8 1.6 0, 70, 0, 11, 15 1, 2, 1, 3, 1
Shaun von Berg 5 111 22.2 7 1.4 0, 20, 0, 58, 33 2, 1, 3, 0, 1
Keith Dudgeon 5 41 8.2 6 1.2 18, 0, 23, 0, 0 1, 2, 1, 2, 0
Hardus Viljoen 5 59 11.8 9 1.8 0, 2, 17, 40, 0 4, 2, 1, 0, 2
  1. Michael Nicholas Erlank

    Michael Erlank is an all-rounder and has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Michael Erlank is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 53 runs at an average of 10.6 per match.

  2. Malcolm John Nofal

    Malcolm Nofal is an all-rounder and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches, Malcolm Nofal has scored 0, 70, 0, 11 and 15 runs at an average of 19.2 per match.

  3. Shaun von Berg

    Shaun von Berg can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player bowls leg break and in the recently played 5 matches, Shaun von Berg has taken 2, 1, 3, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.4. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 4 and 2 wickets in recent matches.

  4. Keith Jack Dudgeon

    Keith Dudgeon is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Keith Dudgeon is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 1, 2, 1, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.2. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 3 and 1 wickets in the recent matches. Keith Dudgeon has a good record at this venue as in the last 5 matches he played here, he has taken 0, 4 and 3 wickets.

  5. Gerhardus C Viljoen

    Hardus Viljoen is a bowler and has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, Hardus Viljoen has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.

ROC vs TUS Squad Information

Rocks (ROC) Squad: Stiaan van Zyl, Pieter Malan, Hardus Viljoen, Shaun von Berg, Christiaan Jonker, Aviwe Mgijima, Ferisco Adams, Keegan Petersen, Glenton Stuurman, Clyde Fortuin, Imran Manack, Janneman Malan, Akhona Mnyaka, Achille Cloete, Michael Copeland, Siyabonga Mahima, Hlomla Hanabe, Adrian du Toit and Jevano Baron.

AET Tuskers (TUS) Squad: Malcolm Nofal, Cameron Delport, Kyle Nipper, Pite van Biljon, Michael Erlank, Kagiso Rapulana, Yaseen Valli, Mbulelo Budaza, Keith Dudgeon, Smangaliso Nhlebela, Tian Koekemoer, Thando Ntini, Dilivio Ridgaard, Thamsanga Kumalo, Stefan Tait, Cameron Dean Shekleton and Alindile Mhletywa.

ROC vs TUS Possible Playing XI

Rocks (ROC) Possible Playing XI: Pieter Malan, Keegan Petersen, Clyde Fortuin, Janneman Malan, Christiaan Jonker, Hardus Viljoen, Glenton Stuurman, Akhona Mnyaka, Shaun von Berg, Aviwe Mgijima and Michael Copeland.

AET Tuskers (TUS) Possible Playing XI: Tian Koekemoer, Dilivio Ridgaard, Pite van Biljon, Kagiso Rapulana, Mbulelo Budaza, Keith Dudgeon, Thando Ntini, Alindile Mhletywa, Michael Erlank, Malcolm Nofal and Kyle Nipper.

ROC vs TUS Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Clyde Fortuin

Batters: Janneman Malan, Pieter Malan and Tian Koekemoer

All-Rounders: Malcolm Nofal, Michael Erlank, Shaun von Berg and Stiaan van Zyl

Bowlers: Hardus Viljoen, Keith Dudgeon and Mbulelo Budaza

Captain: Hardus Viljoen

Vice-Captain: Janneman Malan

​​​​​​​Photo credit: Alamy