Cricket Match Prediction | Zim Afro T10 2024 | Joburg Bangla Tigers vs Cape Town Samp Army | Match 12 | Sept 24 – Can JBT win against CTSA after 2 losses?

JBT vs CTSA Match Analysis

The Cape Town Samp Army will meet Joburg Bangla Tigers in Match 12 of the Zim Afro T10 2024 on Tuesday, September 24 at 11:30 p.m. at Harare Sports Club. They will meet for the first time in the 2024 series. The Joburg Bangla Tigers have lost their last two games, including the most recent one against the Harare Bolts, putting them under significant pressure. Their batting lineup has struggled, and the team will feel the weight to perform better in the upcoming match. 

The Cape Town Samp Army comes into this game with confidence after defeating the NYS Lagos in their last match. With CSTA in good form, it will be intriguing to see if the JBT can overcome them in this contest.

JBT vs CTSA Team Preview & Squads

Joburg Bangla Tigers

Sikandar Raza’s Joburg Bangla Tigers have struggled with consistency this season. After starting with a strong win, they have suffered two losses, including a disappointing performance in their last game against the Harare Bolts, where they lost by 4 wickets. Raza will need to lead by example and hope for a better performance from his team.

The squad requires a powerful display at the top, and Chris Lynn and Hazratullah Zazai are both skilled stroke players. With Kusal Perera and Charith Asalanka in the middle order, Raza needs to add quick runs. In the last overs, Tashinga Musekiwa and Karim Janat should score runs for JBT, which has strength in the bottom middle order.

The Samp Army boasts a potent batting lineup, therefore JBT’s bowlers need to perform well. Luke Wood and Tinashe Muchawaya need to perform effectively early on and take early wickets. Raza and George Linde want to take advantage of the circumstances. Adam Milne and Karim Janat, who play supporting roles, also need to perform well for the club.

Joburg Bangla Tigers Squads

Joburg Bangla Tigers

Karim Janat, Kusal Perera, Adam Milne, Tinashe Muchawaya, Charith Asalanka, Luke Wood, Sikandar Raza, Kevin Koththigoda, Kimani Melius, Mohammad Shahzad, Hazratullah Zazai, George Linde, Tashinga Musekiwa, Antum Naqvi, Tendai Chatara, Johnathan Campbell, and Chris Lynn.

Cape Town Samp Army

Cape Town Samp Army secured a 22-run victory over NYS Lagos in their last game, climbing to the top of the points table. With consistent performances, the team aims to build on this momentum to boost their chances of advancing to the next round. The batting lineup is in excellent form, and Mustafa is counting on a strong performance from his players. 

After batting brilliantly in the previous game, Dawid Malan is eager to get off to a strong start alongside Brian Bennett. As he continues to perform well, Rohan Mustafa plans to form middle-order partnerships with Leonardo Julien and Tadiwanashe Marumani. David Willey, Ben Curran, and Qais Ahmed give CTSA’s batting lineup more power. 

Given that the JBT have had trouble at the bat, CTSA will need early wickets from bowlers David Willey and Amir Hamza. In the middle overs, Tawanda Maposa, Rohan Mustafa, and Qais Ahmad will aim to perform well. Salman Irshad gives the bowling attack more nuance.

Cape Town Samp Army Squads

Cape Town Samp Army

Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Shahnawaz Dahani, Tawanda Maposa, Haider Ali, Dawid Malan, Salman Irshad, Leonardo Julien, David Willey, Qais Ahmed, Adam Rossington, Michael Frost, Sineth Jayawardena, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Rohan Mustafa, Gulbadin Naib, and Brian Chari. 

Joburg Bangla Tigers vs Cape Town Samp Army outfield report

Harare Sports Club, Harare

Out of the nine games in the tournament, the side pursuing the score has won seven of them. Teams aiming for a specific goal and pursuing the score benefit from this format. As a result, the side that wins the toss will immediately bowl first.

The sky over Harare will be clear. The sluggish pitch will make it difficult to bat on. Batsmen will need to play patiently and with caution when approaching the ball.

Joburg Bangla Tigers vs Cape Town Samp Army Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last two matches they played in the 2023 series, each won one game.

Joburg Bangla Tigers vs Cape Town Samp Army Prediction

According to cricket analysts, Cape Town Samp Army has a 51% 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.