AET Tuskers vs Garden Route Badgers Dream11 prediction - get fantasy tips for CSA T20 Knock-Out Competition 2024 semi-final 2

The second semi-final of the CSA T20 Knock-Out Competition, 2024 has AET Tuskers taking on Garden Route Badgers. The match will be played at the City Oval, Pietermaritzburg on 17th October 2024 at 04:30 PM IST.

TUS vs GRB (AET Tuskers vs Garden Route Badgers), 2nd Semi-Final - Match Information

Match: AET Tuskers vs Garden Route Badgers, 2nd Semi-Final
Date: 17th October 2024
Time: 04:30 PM IST
Venue: City Oval, Pietermaritzburg

TUS vs GRB (AET Tuskers vs Garden Route Badgers), 2nd Semi-Final Preview

AET Tuskers have played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Garden Route Badgers have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.

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.

In their previous encounter in this series, Garden Route Badgers beat AET Tuskers by 6 wickets. Chad Laycock scored the highest fantasy points for AET Tuskers with 82 match fantasy points while Kyle Jacobs topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Garden Route Badgers with 146 match fantasy points.

In the last match (Easterns vs AET Tuskers Last Match Scorecard) played by AET Tuskers against Easterns, AET Tuskers beat Easterns by 1 run. The top fantasy player for AET Tuskers was Thabiso Ndlela who scored 100 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Northern Cape, Garden Route Badgers beat Northern Cape by 9 runs. The top fantasy player for Garden Route Badgers was Kyle Jacobs who scored 128 fantasy points.

TUS vs GRB, City Oval, Pietermaritzburg Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the City Oval, Pietermaritzburg is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 158 runs. The pitch at the City Oval, Pietermaritzburg is a sporting 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 today.

Weather Report for City Oval, Pietermaritzburg

Temperature is expected to be around 24°C with 49% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.36 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

TUS vs GRB, Head to Head

In the 5 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

TUS vs GRB 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

1. George Van Heerden
   George Van Heerden is a batter with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 55, 59, 36, 11, 44 runs averaging 51.3 per match.
2. Luke Beaufort
   Luke Beaufort is a wicket-keeper with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 1 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Luke Beaufort is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last match he has scored 42 runs averaging 42 per match.
3. Kagiso Rapulana
   Kagiso Rapulana is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Kagiso Rapulana is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 174 runs at an average of 43.5 per match.

TUS vs GRB 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

1. Kyle Nipper
   Kyle Nipper is a bowler with an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox Kyle Nipper can also give you some batting fantasy points and in the last few matches has scored 142 runs at an average of 71 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Thomas Phillip Kaber
   Thomas Kaber is a bowler with an average of 64 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. This player is a slow left-arm chinaman bowler and in the last 4 matches Thomas Kaber has taken 0, 3, 3, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 11.1. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
3. Ziyaad Abrahams
   Ziyaad Abrahams can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Ziyaad Abrahams bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 27.4. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches Ziyaad Abrahams played here and has taken 1, 2, 1 wickets.

TUS vs GRB 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

1. Kyle Joshua Jacobs
   Kyle Jacobs is an all-rounder with an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 15, 0, 0, 47, 0 runs at an average of 62 per match. Kyle Jacobs can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 7 wickets, averaging at 11.6 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Sean Murray Gilson
   Sean Gilson is an all-rounder with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches Sean Gilson has scored 3, 0, 0, 44, 14 runs averaging 30.5 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Sean Gilson played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
3. Liyabona Malife
   Liyabona Malife is an all-rounder with an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 27.3. Liyabona Malife has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches.

TUS vs GRB 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

The Top Point Getters for AET Tuskers are Kyle Nipper with 89 match fantasy points. Sean Whitehead with 71 match fantasy points and Ziyaad Abrahams with 56 match fantasy points.

The Top Point Getters for Garden Route Badgers are Kyle Jacobs with 128 match fantasy points. George Van Heerden with 93 match fantasy points and Thomas Kaber with 81 match fantasy points.

TUS vs GRB 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

1. Kyle Nipper
   Kyle Nipper is a bowler with an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, this player is also a handy batsman and in the recent matches has scored 142 runs, averaging at 71 runs per match. Kyle Nipper has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Kyle Joshua Jacobs
   Kyle Jacobs is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches Kyle Jacobs has scored 62 runs averaging 62 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 1, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 11.6 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
3. Sean Murray Gilson
   Sean Gilson is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Sean Gilson has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. He is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 61 runs averaging 30.5 per match. Sean Gilson has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player has played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
4. George Van Heerden
   George Van Heerden is a batter with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. George Van Heerden is a top order batter, bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 55, 59, 36, 11, 44 runs at an average of 51.3 per match.
5. Thomas Phillip Kaber
   Thomas Kaber is a bowler with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls slow left-arm chinaman and in the recent 4 matches Thomas Kaber has taken 7 wickets at an average of 11.1. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.

TUS vs GRB Squad Information

AET Tuskers (TUS) Squad: Malcolm Nofal, Kyle Nipper, Michael Erlank, Kagiso Rapulana, Marcello Piedt, Mbulelo Budaza, Jason Oakes, Sean Whitehead, Ziyaad Abrahams, Mondli Khumalo, Cameron Shekleton, Jack Lees, Daelen Fynn, Ntando Zuma, Sean Gilson, Chad Laycock, James Ritchie and Thabiso Ndlela

Garden Route Badgers (GRB) Squad: Kelly Smuts, Keenan Vieira, Thomas Kaber, Yaseen Valli, Jarred Jardine, Luke Beaufort, Lifa Ntanzi, Ruan Terblanche, Pheko Moletsane, Kyle Jacobs, Khwezi Gumede, Heath Richards, Tyrese Karelse, Sintu Majeza, George Van Heerden, Irvin Modimokoane and Liyabona Malife

TUS vs GRB Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Luke Beaufort and Yaseen Valli

Batter: Kelly Smuts

All-Rounders: Kyle Jacobs, Kyle Nipper, Sean Gilson and Michael Erlank

Bowlers: Thomas Kaber, Ziyaad Abrahams, Mbulelo Budaza and Jarred Jardine

Captain: Kelly Smuts

Vice-Captain: Ziyaad Abrahams

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