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Joburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape are set to face off in the second semi-final of the SA20 for a spot in the final. The contest will take place at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday, February 9th. Joburg Super Kings head into the game as favourites with the odds of 8/11 (1.72) whereas Sunrisers Eastern Cape have greater odds of 21/20 (2.05).
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, 2nd Semi-final, SA20 2023
- February 9, 2023 – 3:30 PM GMT
SuperSport Park, Centurion
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
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The SuperSport Park has produced some very good pitches for batting in the ongoing tournament. The average batting first score in the tournament stands at a mammoth 195 after five games. In three of those games, the team batting first has scored over 215 runs.
The weather in Centurion doesn’t look promising as there’s a good chance of thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and evening. There’s a 96% chance of rain in the afternoon and it goes down to 49% for the evening.
Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape – Match Predictions
The SuperSport Park has produced some very good pitches for batting in the ongoing tournament. The average batting first score in the tournament stands at a mammoth 195 after five games. In three of those games, the team batting first has scored over 215 runs.
The weather in Centurion doesn’t look promising as there’s a good chance of thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and evening. There’s a 96% chance of rain in the afternoon and it goes down to 49% for the evening.
Prediction 1
Super Kings To Hit Most Sixes
19/20 (1.95)
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Prediction 2
Simmonds To Take Most Wickets
4/1 (5.00)
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Prediction 3
du Plessis to be Man of the Match
13/2 (7.50)
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Probable 6s
Joburg Super Kings have Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy and Matthew Wade in top form. Sunrisers Eastern Cape have Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs and Adam Rossington but have struggled in recent times. Joburg have struck 44 sixes in nine innings (4.8/innings) compared to 53 sixes in 10 innings by the Sunrisers (5.3/innings).
Our Prediction: Joburg Super Kings to hit most sixes in this match with the odds of 19/20 (1.95).
Probable Wickets
Left arm spinners have had good success against Sunrisers Eastern Cape who are packed with right hand batters. Kyle Simmonds has snared six wickets in just three games at a strike rate of 9. He is a good bet to be the top wicket-taker for Joburg Super Kings at 4/1 (5.00). For Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Sisanda Magala has taken 11 wickets at 8.21 rpo and has the odds of 13/5 (3.60) to be the top bowler for his team.
Our Prediction: Kyle Simmonds to be the highest wicket-taker for Joburg Super Kings at 4/1 (5.00).
Man of the Match
Faf du Plessis has had a spectacular season, scoring 369 runs in nine innings at an average of 46 while striking at 148. He is a good betting option to be the player of the match at 13/2 (7.50) odds. Among others, Aiden Markram, Leus du Plooy and Kyle Simmonds are top options.
Our Prediction: Faf du Plessis to be the Man of the Match at 13/2 (7.50) odds.
Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Preview
Joburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be battling it out for the right to face Pretoria Capitals in the final of the inaugural SA20 edition. Let’s take a look at these two teams before they clash on Thursday.
Joburg Super Kings
Joburg Super Kings had an awful start to the season but made an excellent comeback to finish second on the table with 27 points. They won six matches and lost three. They’re coming off a comprehensive 76-run win over MI Cape Town in the final group match.
Leus du Plooy, Faf du Plessis and Matthew Wade have looked in great touch with the bat while Reeza Hendricks and Donovan Ferreira need to step up. The bowling attack of Gerald Coetzee, Romario Shepherd, Maheesh Theekshana and Kyle Simmons has been potent.
Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Leus du Plooy, Donavon Ferreira, Sibonelo Makhanya, Romario Shepherd, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana, Kyle Simmons
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Sunrisers Eastern Cape claimed three out of the first games but only one in the next five. They finished third in the group stage with 19 points and a superior net run-rate to Paarl Royals and Durban’s Super Giants. They lost their final group fixture by 24 runs versus Joburg Super Kings.
The Sunrisers have struggled with the bat and will hope Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs come good. The bowling attack looks pretty decent with Sisanda Magala, Marco Jansen, Roelof van der Merwe and Markram in good form.
Squad: Adam Rossington (wk), Temba Bavuma, Jordan Hermann, Aiden Markram (c), JJ Smuts, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Roelof van der Merwe, Brydon Carse, James Fuller
How to Watch SA20 in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
This game will be shown live on TV on Sky Sports Cricket. However, if you prefer to watch the SA20 tournament on the move, you will not miss a ball on the Sky Go App.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- SkyGo app (Streaming)
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