Cricket Match Prediction | CSA T20 Challenge 2024 | Warriors vs North West | Match 18 | Oct 12 – Can WAR get a win against NWEST?

WAR vs NWEST Match Analysis

The 18th match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2024 will take place October 12, 2024, at 06:00 PM in St George’s Park, Gqeberha where Warriors and North West will face each other. 

Warriors have played a total of 4 matches so far in the tournament, out of which they have won 2 and lost 2. As a result, they have accumulated 8 points. However, their net run rate currently stands at -0.626, indicating that they faced heavy defeats or narrow victories in their games.

North West has had an impressive run in the tournament, playing 4 matches and winning all 4. With these victories, they have secured 17 points and boast a strong net run rate of 0.713, showcasing their dominance and consistent performance across the games.

WAR vs NWEST Team Preview & Squads

Warriors

The Warriors faced off against the Knights in the 9th match of the CSA T20 Challenge, held in Gqeberha on October 6, 2024. Chasing a target of 167 after the Knights posted 166/9 in their 20 overs, the Warriors fought hard but could only reach 150/6 in their allotted overs. As a result, the Knights claimed a 16-run victory in this thrilling encounter.

Matthew Breetzke, representing the WAR, is a right-handed batter (Rhb) with a total of 538 runs from 18 innings, maintaining an average of 33.62. Jordan Hermann is a left-handed batter (Lhb) who has scored 411 runs in 16 innings, with an average of 31.61. Andile Mokgakane, another Warrior and a right-handed batter (Rhb) has accumulated 351 runs from 14 innings, averaging 29.25.

Beyers Swanepoel, playing for the WAR as a right-arm fast bowler (Rf), has taken 27 wickets in 16 innings, with a bowling average of 18.03. Siya Simetu, a slow left-arm bowler (Sla) has claimed 24 wickets in 19 innings, with an average of 16.95. Patrick Kruger, a right-arm medium pacer (Rm), has taken 15 wickets in 17 innings, holding a bowling average of 25.66.

Warriors Squads

Warriors Squads

Andile Mokgakane, Siya Simetu, Anrich Nortje, Jean du Plessis, Beyers Swanepoel, JP King, Renaldo Meyer, Matthew Breetzke, Patrick Kruger, Diego Rosier, Sinethemba Qeshile, Matthew De Villiers, Senuran Muthusamy, Shimane Alfred Mothoa, Duanne Olivier, Jiveshan Pillay, Liam Alder, Jason Raubenheimer, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs, Siya Plaatjie, and Nealan van Heerden. 

North West

North West took the bat first in the 14th match of the CSA T20 Challenge, held in Durban on October 9, 2024, and set a total of 136/7 in their 20 overs. The Dolphins, in reply, were bowled out for 93 in 16.5 overs, falling 43 runs short of the target. North West clinched a dominant 43-run victory in this day-night match. 

Rubin Hermann, representing North West (NWEST), is a left-handed batter (Lhb) with 436 runs from 13 innings, maintaining an average of 36.33. Wihan Lubbe, also a left-handed batter (Lhb) has scored 386 runs in 15 innings, with an average of 27.57. Raynard van Tonder, a right-handed batter (Rhb) has accumulated 353 runs in 13 innings, averaging 35.30.

Migael Pretorius, representing North West (NWEST) as a right-arm fast-medium bowler (Rfm), has taken 17 wickets in 10 innings, with a bowling average of 13.29. Kerwin Mungroo, a right-arm fast bowler (Rf) has claimed 15 wickets in 13 innings, averaging 21.13. Duan Jansen, playing as a left-arm fast bowler (Lf) for North West, has taken 10 wickets in 9 innings, holding a bowling average of 22.30.

North West Squads

North West Squads

Marco Jansen, Taheer Isaacs, Ruan de Swardt, Meeka eel Prince, Caleb Seleka, Lesiba Ngoepe, Rubin Hermann, Raynard van Tonder, Matthew Kleinveldt, Achille Cloete, Gideon Peters, Janneman Malan, Migael Pretorius, Kerwin Mungroo, Thamsanqa Kumalo, Odirile Modimokoane, Duan Jansen, Wihan Lubbe, and Bamanye Xenxe.

Warriors vs North West outfield report

St George’s Park, Gqeberha

Whenever one team wins the toss, they will choose to bowl first because it is always advantageous to do so.

It will be evident that this will be a good game.

The pitch is ordinary for hitters, with a first-inning score of 136 on average.  

Warriors vs North West Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last four games, both teams won two matches.

Warriors vs North West Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the North West has a 52% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.