NOC (Northern Cape) vs LIM (Limpopo) Match Prediction
NOC
59%
Chance of Winning
LIM
41%
T20
Diamond Oval
Facts:
- Morne Venter is the second-highest run-getter in the competition, with 302 runs at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 148.
- Christoffel Klijnhans is in the top five of the best strike rates in the season, having scored 155 runs at 150.48.
Northern Cape vs Limpopo Chance Winning
Limpopo and Northern Cape will be fighting for one spot in the semifinals when they play their final group fixture of the 2024 CSA T20 Knockout Competition on Saturday. Limpopo are currently fourth on the points table with 13 points and a net run rate of -0.071 while Northern Cape occupy the fifth spot with eight points and a net run rate of -0.010. For Northern Cape to reach the semifinals, they need to win this game by a broad margin and earn a bonus point.
Northern Cape suffered their third defeat of the tournament on Wednesday, losing to South Western Districts by 9 runs. Zakhele Qwabe picked two key wickets but conceded 40 runs in four overs while Ernest Kemm had great returns of 1 for 15 in his four. Ruan Haasbroek bagged two scalps in the 19th over as they restricted the opponents to 141. Northern Cape didn't have a good start to the run-chase, getting reduced to 58 for 4. Cole Abrahams smashed 46 runs in 28 balls but had no support.
Limpopo are coming off a 19-run win over Mpumalanga Rhinos in the previous game held at Polokwane. Opting to bat first, they didn't have a great start with a couple of early blows but Morne Venter and Heinrigh Pieterse steadied the ship with 68 runs for the third wicket. Venter made 49 off 40 deliveries while Pieterse struck 48 off 44 to help the team get 141. Venter then picked 3 for 17 with Don Radebe also begging 3 for 19 as they held off the opponents.
Speaking of this encounter, Northern Cape are favourites according to the bookmakers. Their chances of winning this game are as follows.
- Northern Cape's chance of winning: 59%
- Limpopo’s chance of winning: 41%
Northern Cape vs Limpopo Betting Tips
Limpopo's Heinrigh Pieterse has scored 107 runs across five innings in the season, including 34 not-out against Eastern Cape and 48 versus Rhinos in the previous game. You can bet on him to score over 14.5 runs in this match.
Northern Cape’s Ernest Kemm has been pretty good in the form with the bat, scoring 39, 42 and 23 in three of the four innings. Betting on him to score over 16.5 runs in the match would be a good punt.
Match Prediction Best Odds
Northern Cape vs Limpopo Toss Prediction
Diamond Oval in Kimberley has hosted two matches in this competition and both were won by the team batting first. In an afternoon game, with the heat likely to trouble the players, teams are likely to prefer batting first over fielding. So expect the team winning the toss to bat first in this game.
Weather Report
As per the forecast, the weather in Kimberley, Northern Cape is likely to be sunny and very hot on Saturday afternoon. The excessive heat could be an issue for the players. The temperatures are expected to soar high, ranging from 33 to 39 degrees Celsius, while wind gusts travel at 39 kmph.
Northern Cape Player List
Jonathan Vandiar, Hardus Viljoen, Ruan Haasbroek (c), Romano Terblanche, Basheeru-Deen Walters, Modiri Litheko (wk), Zakhele Qwabe, Tshepo Ntuli, Tian Koekemoer, Ernest Kemm, Benjamin Van Rensburg, Ronan Hermann, Christoffel Klijnhans, Emmanuel Motswiri
Predicted Playing XI
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Player Name |
Role |
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Ernest Kemm |
All-rounder |
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Modiri Litheko (wk) |
Wicket-keeper |
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Tian Koekemoer |
Batter |
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Christoffel Klijnhans |
Batter |
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Ruan Haasbroek (c) |
Batter |
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Hardus Viljoen |
All-rounder |
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Cole Abrahams |
All-rounder |
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Emmanuel Motswiri |
Bowler |
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Tshepo Ntuli |
Bowler |
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Basheeru-Deen Walters |
Bowler |
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Zakhele Qwabe |
Bowler |
Northern Cape Recent Form
Northern Cape started the tournament with a close loss to Eastern Storm, falling by just one run. They quickly recovered with a convincing 18-run win over Mpumalanga Rhinos and followed that up with a 17-run victory against Eastern Cape. But they faced more setbacks, losing to Tuskers by 26 runs and more recently, falling short by 9 runs versus South Western Districts while chasing 142.
Limpopo Players List
Liam Peters (c), Eldred Hawken, Kgaudisa Molefe, Dilivio Ridgaard (wk), Sizwe Masondo, Heinrich Pieterse, Louren Steenkamp, Ludwig Kaestner, Don Radebe, Morne Venter, Jesse Albanie, Atwell Mokgoloboto, Daniel van der Merwe
Predicted Playing XI
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Player Name |
Role |
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Morne Venter |
All-rounder |
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Liam Peters (c) |
Batter |
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Heinrich Pieterse |
Batter |
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Louren Steenkamp |
Batter |
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Dilivio Ridgaard (wk) |
Wicket-keeper |
|
Daniel van der Merwe |
All-rounder |
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Atwell Mokgoloboto |
All-rounder |
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Don Radebe |
Bowler |
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Jesse Albanie |
Bowler |
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Kgaudisa Molefe |
Bowler |
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Eldred Hawken |
Bowler |
Limpopo Recent Form
Limpopo started their season with a heavy 73-run defeat to the Tuskers, but bounced back with a 22-run win over Eastern Cape, followed by a six-wicket victory against South Western Districts. They then fell short in a 12-run loss to Eastern Storm while chasing 202 but regained momentum with a 19-run win against Mpumalanga Rhinos.
Northern Cape vs Limpopo Head-to-Head Record
Northern Cape and Limpopo have played against each other four times in the CSA T20 Knockout Competition, with both teams winning two games each.
Northern Cape vs Limpopo Betting Odds
Limpopo to hit most fours @ 2.15 (Batery Bet)
Limpopo possess a more in-form batting line-up in this match, with the likes of Morne Venter, Liam Peters, Daniel van der Merwe and Heinrigh Pieterse amongst runs. They have 65 fours in five matches compared to 59 by Northern Cape.
Northern Cape vs Limpopo
T20
Diamond Oval, null
Northern Cape vs Limpopo Top Batters
Modiri Litheko to be the top batter for Northern Cape
Modiri Litheko, who recently scored 60 runs in 43 balls against Tuskers, has been in decent form in T20 cricket. He previously scored 79 runs from 52 deliveries in the tournament. He has scored 160 runs from five innings at an average of 32 and a strike rate of 134. Back Litheko to be the top Northern Cape batter.
Morne Venter to be the top batter for Limpopo
Morne Venter has been in excellent form this tournament, accumulating 302 runs across five innings at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 148. His standout performance includes a 115 off 68 balls against Eastern Cape, and made a solid 49 in the last game. He's a strong contender to be Limpopo's top batter in the upcoming match.
Northern Cape vs Limpopo Top Bowlers
Basheeru-Deen Walters to be the top bowler for Northern Cape
Basheeru-Deen Walters, despite having a relatively high economy rate in the tournament, has still managed to take eight wickets in five matches. His best bowling figures of 3 for 22 came against Eastern Cape. The veteran seamer has a total of 78 wickets in T20 cricket, with an economy rate of 7.80.
Don Radebe to be the top bowler for Limpopo
Don Radebe is coming off a superb spell in the last game, picking 3 for 19 off four overs. He had snared 3 for 17 in the earlier game against South Western Districts. The right arm medium pacer has taken eight wickets from five games at an economy of 7.05. Bet on him to be the top Limpopo bowler.
Our Prediction
Favorites to win
Northern Cape
- Northern Cape to win the match @ 1.68 Batery Bet
- Limpopo to win the match @ 2.20 Batery Bet
Batery