Tough test for defending champions Eastern Cape in Eliminator
| Date | February 05, 2025 |
| Time | 9:00 PM IST |
| Venue | SuperSports Park, Centurion |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | SA20, 2025 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- David Bedingham has odds of 3.90 to be Sunrisers Eastern Cape's best batsman
- Faf du Plessis has odds of 3.10 to be Joburg Super Kings's best batsman
- Marco Jansen has odds of 3.35 to be Sunrisers Eastern Cape's best bowler
- Lutho Sipamla has odds of 3.50 to be Joburg Super Kings' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We have entered the most crucial stage in the SA20, 2025. The league games are over, and the tournament has entered the playoffs. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will take on the Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator. The Eastern Cape defeated the Paarl Royals in their last league game and shall feel confident. The defending champions have picked form at the right team and shall look to put up a strong show in this game. In their last game, the Joburg Super Kings went down against the Durban Super Giants. However, they defeated Eastern Cape earlier in the tournament, adding to their odds in this game. It is a must-win game for both teams to stay alive in the tournament, and we expect a strong show from them.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Preview
Aiden Markram's side defeated the Paarl Royals in their last league game by 48 runs to book a berth in the playoffs. It hasn't been the perfect season for the side, as they have struggled with consistency. They have lost the last two of three games and have seen their odds come down on cricket betting sites. Markram would like a strong show from his players in this game and keep hopes alive for the final.
The opening combination hasn't delivered the results this season, and the team expects a good start in this game from Tony de Zorzi and David Bedingham. Jordan Hermann will feel confident after his match-winning knock in the last game and look to add runs in the middle order with Tom Abell and Markram. Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, and Liam Dawson are good hitters and must fire all cylinders in the final overs.
The bowling attack will draw inspiration from their good show in the last game. Marco Jansen and Craig Overton bowled brilliantly in the last game and look forward to doing the same in this contest. Ottniel Baartman will look to deliver a strong show in the middle overs with Richard Greeson. Liam Dawson and Markram must check their line as the Super Kings' batters will target them.
Expected Starting XI for Sunrisers Eastern Cape
David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Tom Abell, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Craig Overton, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson
Joburg Super Kings Preview
Faf du Plessis' team went down in the last game against the Durban Super Giants. Their batting lineup struggled to chase down an easy target, losing the game by 11 runs under the DLS method. The team has a strong batting lineup and shall start ahead on cricket betting apps. Faf du Plessis, who likes leading from the front, would expect a strong show from his players in this game.
Faf du Plessis has batted brilliantly this season and shall aim to lay a strong platform with Leus du Plooy. Devon Conway hasn't been at his best in the tournament and has an important role in the middle order with Moeen Ali and Wihan Lubbe. Donovan Ferreira looked in good form in the last game and shall look to add quick runs with Sibonelo Makhanya in the lower middle order.
Donovan Ferreira and Moeen Ali will look to strike early and put the team in a commanding position. Lutho Sipamla is among the leading wicket-takers this season, and he must keep the opponents under pressure in the middle overs with Hardus Viljoen. Maheesh Theekshana will look to trouble the batters with his variations along with Tabraiz Shamsi, making it a strong attack.
Expected Starting XI for Joburg Super Kings
Faf du Plessis (c), Devon Conway (wk), Leus du Plooy, Moeen Ali, Wihan Lubbe, Sibonelo Makhanya, Donovan Ferreira, Hardus Viljoen, Maheesh Theekshana, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lutho Sipamla
TOSS: To Bowl First
The team chasing the score has won three out of four games at this venue in this tournament. Centurion has short boundaries, which makes it tough for teams to defend totals. It is a high-stakes battle, and both teams prefer to use the early juice on the track by bowling first in this game.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Centurion will have overcast skies, and the skies may open during the game. We expect odd. The batting conditions will be challenging, and the ball will move on this track. The average first-inning score at this venue is 172 runs, and the team batting first will be happy to have 180 players on the board in these weather conditions.
OUR PREDICTION
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have struggled with their consistency. The team has a poor record at this venue and has won only once. It will be a tough battle for the side heading into this game. The Joburg Super Kings have a strong batting lineup and depth in their bowling. We expect it to be a close game, but the Super Kings, with a stronger bowling attack, shall start favorites.
Our Prediction is for Joburg Super Kings to win
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