Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: SA20 2023 - Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape - 32nd match - 2nd Semi Final - 9th February 2023
The 32nd match and the Second Semi Final of the SA20 2023 will take place on the 9th of February between Joburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the SuperSport Park, Centurion.
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Joburg Super Kings have finished at the second position on points table and have successfully qualified to feature in the Second Semi Final where they will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape to aim a shot at the Finals.
The top run scorer for Joburg Super Kings in the tournament is Faf du Plessis with 369 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Joburg Super Kings in the tournament is Gerald Coetzee with 17 scalps under his belt.
Joburg Super Kings have beaten MI Cape Town in their last fixture by a big margin 76 runs.
Joburg Super Kings batted first and they posted a total of 189 for 6 in 20 overs. Faf du Plessis and Reeza Hendricks lost their wicket early on in the innings. Leus du Plooy revived the innings with his spectacular knock of 81 not out in 48 deliveries. Matthew Wade also chipped in with a brilliant knock of 40 in 18 balls. On the back of these brilliant innings, Joburg Super Kings reached a massive total of 189 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, MI Cape Town lost Wesley Marshall early on. Rassie van der Dussen played a good innings of 20 runs at the top of the order but he failed to capitalise on the start he got. The middle order batters also lost wickets at wrong time and as a result, MI Cape Town were bowled out for 113, losing the match by 76 runs.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Form Guide:
Sunrisers Eastern Cape finished at the 3rd position on points table and have successfully qualified for the Second Semi Finals where they will face Joburg Super Kings.
The top run scorer for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the tournament is Aiden Markram with 240 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the tournament is Roelof van der Merve and with 14 scalps under his belt.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape have lost their previous match against Paarl Royals by 5 wickets.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape batted first and they posted a small total of 130 for 7 in 20 overs. Adam Rossington and Jordan Hermann lost their wickets early on. JJ Smuts played a phenomenal knock of 65 in 49 balls. Wickets kept falling at the other end but he held one end strong. Once he was dismissed, Sunrisers Eastern Cape lost momentum and as a result, they were restricted to a low total of 130 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, although Paarl Royals lost Jason Roy and Wihan Lubbe early on, they looked in total control of the chase with Jos Buttler firing. Buttler made 51 off 39 balls and almost sealed the chase for Paarl Royals. The finishing punch was provided by David Miller, who smashed 37 not out in 23 balls to take Paarl Royals home in the 19th over with 5 wickets in hand.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Joburg Super Kings
Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Leus du Plooy, Donovan Ferreira, George Garton, Lewis Gregory, Reeza Hendricks, Alzarri Joseph, Janneman Malan, Caleb Seleka, Romario Shepherd, Malusi Siboto, Maheesh Theekshana, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Aiden Markram, Tom Abell, Marques Ackerman, Ottniel Baartman, Brydon Carse, Mason Crane, Jordan Cox, Junaid Dawood, Sarel Erwee, James Fuller, Aya Gqamane, Marco Jansen, Jordan Hermann, Sisanda Magala, Tristan Stubbs, Adam Rossington, Jon-Jon Smuts, Roelof van der Merwe
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Joburg Super Kings
Who will win?- Joburg Super Kings
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Reeza Hendricks (Joburg Super Kings), Temba Bavuma (Sunrisers Eastern Cape)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Maheesh Theekshana (Joburg Super Kings), Sisanda Magala (Sunrisers Eastern Cape)
Most Sixes – Reeza Hendricks (Joburg Super Kings), Temba Bavuma (Sunrisers Eastern Cape)
Player of the Match- Reeza Hendricks (Joburg Super Kings)
Team Scores Batting first – Joburg Super Kings 155+, Sunrisers Eastern Cape 145+
Match Handicap: Joburg Super Kings
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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