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Joburg Super Kings are set to clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 2nd semi-final of SA20 2023.
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Joburg Super Kings are set to clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 2nd semi-final of SA20 2023.
JOH vs EAC: Match Preview:
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Joburg Super Kings qualified for the semi-finals as the second-placed team on the points table with 6 wins in 10 matches (27 points). Sunrisers Eastern Cape on the other qualified as the 3rd placed team with 6 wins in 10 matches (19 points). Joburg Super Kings dominated against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in both of their league-stage matches, winning by 5 wickets and 24 runs respectively.
Super Kings' skipper Faf du Plessis has been in good form this season and is currently the second-highest run-getter in the SA20 competition and the highest run-getter for his team. Faf has scored 369 runs in 10 innings with a hundred and 2 fifties to his name. Leus du Plooy has stepped up at times and scored 249 runs in 8 matches at an average of 83. Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks and Romario Shepherd would need to step up to take their team to the finals.
Gerald Coetzee is currently the highest wicket-taker for Joburg and the second-highest wicket-taker in the league at 5.26. SiCoetzee, none of the other bowlers have been able to consistently grab wickets, especially after Aaron Phangiso's departure.
For Sunrisers Eastern Cape, captain Aiden Markram has been the top scorer with 240 runs in 10 matches. JJ Smuts has scored 202 runs while Adam Rossington has been impressive with his explosive opening stints, scoring 183 runs in the tournament at a strike rate of 166.36. Tristan Stubbs has failed to perform to his potential and has scored 158 runs so far in the league at a strike rate of 138.65.
Roelof van der Merwe has been consistent in his outings and is currently the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. The left-arm orthodox bowler has picked up 14 wickets in 8 matches at an excellent economy of 5.26. Sisanda Magala has also been consistent with 11 wickets in 9 games while Aiden Markram has been a handy option, picking up 10 wickets in the tournament.
JOH vs EAC: Match Details
- Date – Thursday, February 09, 2023
- Time – 09:00 PM IST
- Venue – SuperSport Park, Centurion
Today's Match Prediction: Who will win today's cricket match? JOH vs EAC
Joburg Super Kings have remained unbeaten against Sunrisers Eastern Cape so far and would start as favourites to qualify for the finals.
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, Kyle Simmonds, Lizaad Williams, Maheesh Theekshana
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape – 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
JOH vs EAC Fantasy 11:
- Wicket-keepers – Matthew Wade, Adam Rossington
- Batters – Faf du Plessis, Aiden Markram, Leus du Plooy
- All-rounders – Marco Jansen, Kyle Simmonds
- Bowlers – Roelof van der Merwe, Sisanda Magala, Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana
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