Faf du Plessis vs Aiden Markram, Check SA20 27th Match JOH vs EAC Dream11 Fantasy Team, Predictions

Joburg Super Kings are set to take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 27th match of SA20 2023. 

JOH vs EAC: Match Preview:

In the reverse fixture between Joburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape, left-arm orthodox bowler Aaron Phangiso emerged as the star for JSK as he picked up 4 wickets for 20 runs. Pacer Gerald Coetzee also picked up 4 wickets as Sunrisers Eastern Cape were bowled out for just 127 runs in 18.4 overs. In reply, Leus du Plooy scored an unbeaten 47 runs as JSK chased down the target in 19.4 overs and won the match by 5 wickets. 

Captain Faf du Plessis has been the top scorer for JSK with 277 runs to his name in 7 innings at a strike rate of 148.12. Leus du Plooy has also emerged as a consistent scorer, registering 163 runs in 5 innings at an average of 81.50. Donovan Ferreira would look to gain form again while Reeza Hendricks would also look to score big, currently having 103 runs to his name in 8 matches. 

In the bowling department, Gerald Coetzee has picked up 12 wickets in 6 matches and has been the top wicket-taker for JSK. Romario Shepher has picked up 6 wickets while the Super Kings would miss Aaron Phangiso in their bowling attack. 

For Sunrisers, Aiden Markram has been the top scorer with 206 runs in 9 matches, followed by JJ Smuts with 202 runs in 8 matches. Adam Rossington has been explosive with 182 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate of 170.09, while Tristan Stubbs is still looking for his original explosive form. 

In the bowling department, experienced spinner Roelof van der Merwe has been effective with 14 wickets to his name in 6 innings, with a best of 6/20. Ottniel Baartman and Sisanda Magala have picked up 9 wickets each while Aiden Markram has also chipped in with 8 wickets to his name. 

JOH vs EAC: Match Details

• Date – Sunday, February 05, 2023
• Time – 05:00 PM IST
• Venue – The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Today's Match Prediction: Who will win today's cricket match? JOH vs EAC  

Sunrisers Eastern Cape will start as slight favourites to win this match against Joburg Super Kings. 

JOH vs EAC: Where to Watch?

Viacom18 and Sports 18 in India will stream the SA20 league. The matches will be broadcasted on TV on Sports18 – 1, Sports18 – 1 (HD), and Sports18 Khel, while viewers can watch them online on the OTT platform Jio Cinema. 

JOH vs EAC Team News:

There are no new injury updates from either team as of now.

JOH vs EAC Probable Playing 11:

• Joburg Super Kings – Faf du Plessis (c), Reeza Hendricks, Leus du Plooy, Sibonelo Makhanya, Matthew Wade (wk), Donavon Ferreira, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Kyle Simmonds, Maheesh Theekshana
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape – Adam Rossington (wk), Jordan Hermann, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram (c), JJ Smuts, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Roelof van der Merwe, Brydon Carse, Ottniel Baartman

JOH vs EAC Fantasy 11:

• Wicket-keepers – Matthew Wade, Adam Rossington
• Batters – Faf du Plessis, Aiden Markram, Leus du Plooy
• All-rounders – JJ Smuts, Romario Shepherd, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers –  Roelof van der Merwe, Sisanda Magala, Gerald Coetzee

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