Cricket Match Prediction | North West vs Boland | CSA T20 Challenge 2024 | Match 12 | Oct 06 – Who will get a victory in NWEST vs BOL fixture?

NWEST vs BOL Match Analysis

The 12th match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2024 will take place October 06, 2024, at 06:00 PM in the Senwes Park, Potchefstroom where North West and Boland will face each other.

North West, determined to improve after finishing in the bottom half last season, has made a strong start this time around, winning both of their opening matches. Currently sitting in second place, they have Boland close behind, having secured one win from their two games so far.

Boland’s first match of the season was washed out, but they showcased their bowling strength by defending a low total and winning the one-over eliminator to secure their first points. After losing both matches to North West earlier this year, Boland will be eager to reverse their fortunes and add two more points to their tally.

NWEST vs BOL Team Preview & Squads

North West

North West are in great form and will be eager to face Boland, a team they defeated twice last season. Securing a few more wins at this stage would position them well to finish the group stages strongly and qualify for the knockouts.

Rubin Hermann, who has a strike rate of 167.44 and a maximum score of 96*, has been especially harsh on Boland bowlers, scoring 144 runs from just 2 hits. Lesego Senokwane, who anchors NWEST’s middle order, has recently had a few strong performances against Boland. Wihan Lubbe and Janneman Malan both had strong starts to their campaigns, with Wihan scoring 55 and 58 and Janneman scoring a solid 40 in the first game and a well-played 26 in the second.

Due to their abilities, the Jansen brothers, Duan and Marco, are considered valuable all-around players who are frequently included in the starting lineup of teams. Mungroo, a right-arm pacer, has provided excellent support for the left-arm pacers who are leading the bowling attack. Leggie Seleka has had a good start to the season. In their most recent encounter, he got the batters from Boland dancing to his songs.

North West Squads

North West

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

Boland

Boland began their campaign with a victory, posting a total of 141, which proved to be just enough to end in a tie with the Knights during regular play, pushing the match into a one-over eliminator. 

Early on, Imran Manack kept things tight, and Keith Dudgeon managed to slip through a few tight overs and take a couple of wickets to slow down the pace of scoring. They had to work as a cohesive unit and put in a lot of effort to make sure the game didn’t get away from them. For BOL to advance far in the competition, they will need to improve their beginnings and their bat finishing.

The Dolphins’ trade of Grant Roelofsen is a positive first step in that direction. In his first-ever match wearing Boland colors, the right-hand batsman showed off his skills by hitting a blistering 51 off 38 balls, helping to lay a solid foundation for the oncoming hitters. 

Another important member of their batting lineup who wants to score runs quickly is wicketkeeper-batsman Clyde Fortuin. Ferisco Adams, who has amassed over 275 runs in the last 12 months, is a reliable middle-order batsman, but he frequently struggles to lift the ante and finish the innings with a flourish because he gets bogged down in the chase for runs.

Boland Squads

Boland

Grant Roelofsen, Clyde Fortuin, Keith Dudgeon, Shaun von Berg, Jevano Baron, Blayde Capell, Pieter Malan, Ferisco Adams, Ayabulela Gqamane, Imran Manack, Aviwe Mgijima, Michael Copeland, Akhona Mnyaka, Ethan John Cunningham, Gavin Kaplan, Siyabonga Mahima, Lehan Botha.

North West vs Boland outfield report

Senwes Park, Potchefstroom

The results of matches at this location have not been significantly impacted by the toss. In their two previous meetings with Boland, North West prevailed by choosing to field first, so they would be more than pleased to follow the plan and allow Boland to bat first. In addition, Boland wouldn’t have any altered thoughts.

The weather is supposed to be sunny and beautiful for the match, so hoping it holds and the weather doesn’t ruin the day. Although there isn’t much scoring on the Potchefstroom surface, hitters with the range and power to score runs fast have made bowlers pay here.  

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

In their last five games, NWEST had three victories while BOL had one.

North West vs Boland Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the North West has a 56% 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.