SA20 2023 Match 17: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings | Fantasy Tips and Teams
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (Source: Twitter)
Sunrisers Eastern Cape lock horns with Joburg Super Kings in Match no.17 of the inaugural SA20 on a Super Saturday, January 21 2023 at St.George's Park in Gqeberha. The game is scheduled to take place at 9.00 PM (IST) and 5.30 PM (local time). Both sides will clash again in the reverse fixture on Sunday, February 05 at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
The Sunrisers have made a good start to their campaign with three victories out of the five matches played. After losing their first two games against Pretoria Capitals by 23 and 37 runs, they bounced back brilliantly to win three on the bounce. The Orange Army defeated MI Cape Town twice by 4 and 2 wickets before sealing their third win against Paarl Royals by 5 wickets. They are placed in the second position on the table with 12 points and a net run rate of -0.287. (All scenarios till Match no.15)
On the other hand, it's exactly the opposite for the Super Kings as they won two and lost three out of the five games played. After winning their opener against Durban Super Giants by 16 runs, they lost two in a row against the Royals and MI Cape Town by the same margin of 7 wickets. In their fourth match, they defeated the Capitals by 6 runs before losing out to the same opposition by 6 wickets. With 8 points and an NRR of -1.457, they are rock bottom in the table. (All scenarios till Match no.15)
Before the exciting clash gets underway, let us look at the important stats, the best player picks and the best-predicted teams for the fantasy contests of the match
Ground Stats: St. George's Park, Gqeberha
The pitch helps the batters at the venue with a score of above 190 also achieved by Pretoria Capitals while batting first in the first game on this ground. Only two matches have taken place so far in Gqeberha in this campaign.
Numbers at the ground (This Tournament)
Total Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 1
Average score batting first: 175.5
Average score batting second: 166
Average runs per over: 8.61
Average run per wicket: 27.32
EAC vs JOH, Match 17: Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Team News
No major updates
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XI
Adam Rossington (wk), Jordan Hermann, Sarel Erwee, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Jordan Cox, Marco Jansen, Ayabulela Gqamane, Roelof van der Merwe, Brydon Carse, Sisanda Magala
Joburg Super Kings Team News
No major updates
Joburg Super Kings Probable Playing XI
Reeza Hendricks, Fad du Plessis (c), Leus du Plooy, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Lewis Gregory, Donavan Ferreira, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Alzarri Joseph, Aaron Phangiso, Nandre Burger
EAC vs JOH, Match 17: Top Five Picks
- Aiden Markram (SUN): Banking on Sunriser's skipper is a safe option as he is a vital cog in the middle-order. The right-handed batter is also the second highest run-getter for Eastern Cape in this campaign.
- Marco Jansen (SUN): Surprisingly, Marco Jansen who is known for his bowling, is the leading run-scorer for Sunrisers in SAT20 2023. He has scored 139 runs and picked up three wickets so far. Going with Jansen wont be a bad option considering his batting form.
- Ottniel Baartman (SUN): Right arm medium fast bowler Ottniel Baartman has picked up wickets in each and every match that he has played for the Eastern Cape. Selecting the in-form bowler is the way to go for this contest.
- Faf du Plessis (JOB): Veteran South African player Faf du Plessis is a quality and proven performer for some years now. The right-handed batter and the skipper of the Super Kings is the highest run-scorer for them in this season.
- Leus du Plooy (JOB): Leus du Plooy is averaging 55.00 in SAT20 2023 and is the third highest run-scorer for the Super Kings. Picking him for this fixture wont be a bad option.
EAC vs JOH, Match 17: Must picks for the match
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
1.Aiden Markram - 136 runs and 7 wickets in 5 matches
2.Marco Jansen - 139 runs and 3 wickets in 5 matches
3.Ottniel Baartman - 9 wickets in 4 matches
Joburg Super Kings
1.Faf du Plessis - 127 runs in 5 matches
2.Leus du Plooy - 110 runs in 3 matches
3.Aaron Phangiso - 6 wickets in 5 matches
EAC vs JOH, Match 17: Risky picks
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Adam Rossington, Jordan Cox
Joburg Super Kings: Reeza Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne
EAC vs JOH, Match 17: Captain and Vice-captain choices
1.Aiden Markram (SUN)
2.Marco Jansen (SUN)
3.Faf du Plessis (JOB)
EAC vs JOH, Match 17: Team for Head-to-Head Contests
Wicketkeeper: Adam Rossington, Donovan Ferreira
Batters: Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Sisanda Magala, Alzarri Joseph, Aaron Phangiso
Captain: Aiden Markram
Vice-Captain: Faf du Plessis
EAC: 5 Players, JOH: 6 Players
EAC vs JOH, Match 17: Team for Winner takes all Contests
Wicketkeeper: Adam Rossington
Batters: Sarel Erwee, Tristan Stubbs, Jordan Cox, Reeza Hendricks
All-rounders: Roelof van der Merwe, Lewis Greogry, Romario Shperherd
Bowlers: Brydon Carse, Gerald Coetzee, Aaron Phangiso
Captain: Tristan Stubbs
Vice-captain: Reeza Hendricks
EAC: 6 Players, JOH: 5 Players
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