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In the 13th encounter of the 2024 SA20 League, Joburg Super Kings will face Pretoria Capitals at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday evening. With Joburg Super Kings struggling at the bottom of the table after three defeats and one no-result, and Pretoria Capitals holding a slightly better position with one win and two losses, this match promises to be crucial. The game commences in Johannesburg at 17:30 local time.
Team Performances:
Joburg Super Kings: Having faced defeats by significant margins and struggling to secure a win, Joburg Super Kings are in dire need of improvement across their side. The top players have underperformed, and Saturday evening’s match is an opportunity for them to turn things around.
Pretoria Capitals: Competitive in their initial matches, Pretoria Capitals secured a surprise 17-run win over Durban’s Super Giants. While they may need another standout individual performance, their squad boasts players capable of delivering such performances.
Live Streaming and Toss Prediction: The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket, Sports18, and Supersport, with live streaming available on Sky Go, Now TV, and JioCinema. If they win the toss, both captains are likely to choose to bat first, given the preferred method at the Wanderers Stadium.
Pitch Report: The Wanderers Stadium has seen high-scoring encounters, with MI Cape Town hitting 243 in the last game. The pitch offers pace, and a par score is expected to be around 210-215.
Weather Report: Partly sunny and partly cloudy conditions are forecasted for Saturday evening in Johannesburg, with temperatures in the mid-low twenties.
Team Previews:
Joburg Super Kings Playing 11 (Predicted): Faf du Plessis (c), Reeza Hendricks, Ronan Hermann, Leus du Plooy, Moeen Ali, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Romario Shepherd, David Wiese, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Imran Tahir
Pretoria Capitals Playing 11 (Predicted): Phil Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Theunis de Bruyn, Rilee Rossouw, Colin Ingram, James Neesham, Corbin Bosch, Wayne Parnell (c), Hardus Viljoen, Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid
Match Prediction: Despite both teams being at the bottom of the table, Pretoria Capitals, with momentum from their recent win, are favored to win this fixture. The prediction leans towards Pretoria Capitals to beat Joburg Super Kings.
