In Match 37 of the CSA T20 Challenge, KZN-Inland will square off against Titans at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg. The action kicks off at 13:00 local time on Sunday, 7th April, 2024.

City Oval Pitch Report: Expect an intriguing battle between bat and ball at the City Oval. The pitch offers decent pace for the batsmen to play their strokes, while also providing movement off the wicket to assist the pace bowlers. A par score around 185 is anticipated.

KwaZulu-Natal Inland Team Preview:

• Team News: KZN-Inland suffered their sixth defeat of the season in their last outing against Boland, sliding to the bottom of the table.
• Batting: Their batting lineup has struggled, evident from a poor display where they managed only 94 runs in their previous match. Quick runs will be crucial for competitiveness.
• Bowling: Despite a modest target to defend against Boland, the bowlers showed promise, with the opening pair of Keith Dudgeon and Mbulelo Budaza being key.
• Form: KZN-Inland hasn’t won any of their last four games.

KwaZulu-Natal Inland Predicted Playing 11: Kagiso Rapulana, Cameron Delport, Tian Koekemoer, Keith Dudgeon, Malcolm Nofal, Michael Erlank (c), Thando Ntini, Cameron Dean Shekleton, Ntando Zuma (wk), Mbulelo Budaza, Smangaliso Nhlebela

Titans Team Preview:

• Team News: Titans enter the match with confidence after defeating table-toppers Warriors in their previous encounter.
• Batting: Rivaldo Moonsamy and Sibonelo Makhanya played crucial roles in posting a competitive total in the last game. The top order needs to be cautious against KZN-Inland’s strong bowling attack.
• Bowling: Corbin Bosch’s return strengthened the bowling attack, with his impressive figures of 3/22 in the last match. Lizaad Williams also showcased good form.
• Form: Titans secured only their third victory of the campaign in their last outing.

Titans Predicted Playing 11: Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Joshua van Heerden, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Sibonelo Makhanya, Neil Brand, Dayyaan Galiem, Corbin Bosch, Aaron Phangiso (c), Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi

Prediction: After their convincing win over Warriors, Titans will aim to continue their momentum against KZN-Inland. With Inland’s batting struggles, Titans are favored to secure another win.

Prediction: Titans to beat KwaZulu-Natal Inland