Match 40 of the CSA T20 Challenge, 2024 has AET Tuskers taking on Warriors. The match will be played at the City Oval, Pietermaritzburg on April 12 at 05:00 PM IST.
TUS vs WAR (AET Tuskers vs Warriors), Match 40 - Match Information
Match: AET Tuskers vs Warriors, Match 40
Date: April 12, 2024
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: City Oval, Pietermaritzburg
TUS vs WAR (AET Tuskers vs Warriors), Match 40 Preview
AET Tuskers have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while Warriors have played 9 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
CSA T20 Challenge, 2024 Points Table
The points table of CSA T20 Challenge, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAR | 9 | 8 | 1 | 35 | +1.075 |
| LIO | 10 | 7 | 3 | 30 | +1.484 |
| DOL | 11 | 6 | 4 | 27 | +0.369 |
| WEP | 10 | 4 | 4 | 23 | -0.432 |
| TIT | 10 | 3 | 5 | 17 | -0.140 |
| NWD | 10 | 2 | 5 | 15 | +0.121 |
| ROC | 9 | 2 | 6 | 11 | -0.887 |
| TUS | 9 | 2 | 6 | 11 | -1.871 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Warriors beat AET Tuskers by 37 runs. Smangaliso Nhlebela scored the highest fantasy points for AET Tuskers with 133 match fantasy points while Marco Jansen topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Warriors with 144 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by AET Tuskers against Titans, AET Tuskers beat Titans by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for AET Tuskers was Cameron Delport who scored 116 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Titans, Titans beat Warriors by 12 runs. The top fantasy player for Warriors was Beyers Swanepoel who scored 179 fantasy points.
TUS vs WAR, City Oval, Pietermaritzburg Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the City Oval, Pietermaritzburg is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 163 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 55% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for City Oval, Pietermaritzburg
The temperature is expected to be around 26°C with 18% humidity. 5.43 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
TUS vs WAR, Head-to-Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Warriors won the match. AET Tuskers' bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Warriors.
TUS vs WAR Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Breetzke | 5 | 179 | 59.7 | 0 | - | 25, 62, 2, 37, 53 | - |
| Kagiso Rapulana | 5 | 156 | 31.2 | 0 | - | 19, 15, 43, 60, 19 | - |
| Jordan Hermann | 4 | 131 | 43.7 | 0 | - | 32, 40, 28, 0, 31 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Matthew Paul Breetzke
Matthew Breetzke is a wicket-keeper with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 179 runs.
- Kagiso Rapulana
Kagiso Rapulana is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kagiso Rapulana has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 19, 15, 43, 60 and 19 runs.
- Jordan Hermann
Jordan Hermann is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jordan Hermann has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 131 runs.
TUS vs WAR Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Dudgeon | 3 | 32 | 16 | 1 | 86 | 0, 28, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Beyers Swanepoel | 3 | 69 | - | 7 | 12 | 0, 22, 0, 47, 0 | 5, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Siya Simetu | 5 | 0 | - | 5 | 21.2 | - | 0, 1, 1, 1, 2 |
- Keith Jack Dudgeon
Keith Dudgeon can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Keith Dudgeon has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 86.
- Beyers Swanepoel
Beyers Swanepoel is a bowler with an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches, Beyers Swanepoel has taken 7 wickets at an average of 12.
- Siya Simetu
Siya Simetu is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Siya Simetu bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 21.2.
TUS vs WAR Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kruger | 3 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 80 | 0, 5, 0, 10, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Andile Mokgakane | 5 | 179 | 44.8 | 0 | - | 33, 73, 9, 48, 16 | - |
| Malcolm Nofal | 3 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | - | 0, 8, 0, 0, 11 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Patrick Earl Kruger
Patrick Kruger is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Patrick Kruger is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 15 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 80 per match.
- Andile Mokgakane
Andile Mokgakane is an all-rounder with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 179 runs. Andile Mokgakane has bowled well at this venue as in the last 5 matches he played here, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Malcolm John Nofal
Malcolm Nofal can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Malcolm Nofal is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 19 runs. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
TUS vs WAR Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyers Swanepoel | 3 | 69 | - | 7 | 12 | 0, 22, 0, 47, 0 | 5, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Cameron Delport | 4 | 100 | 33.3 | 0 | - | 83, 1, 5, 0, 11 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Alfred Mothoa | 5 | 0 | - | 8 | 20.3 | - | 2, 2, 3, 1, 0 |
| Andile Mokgakane | 5 | 179 | 44.8 | 0 | - | 33, 73, 9, 48, 16 | - |
| Keith Dudgeon | 3 | 32 | 16 | 1 | 86 | 0, 28, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Thando Ntini | 3 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 19.7 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 7 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
The top point-getters for AET Tuskers are Cameron Delport with 116 match fantasy points, Keith Dudgeon with 52 match fantasy points and Thando Ntini with 39 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Warriors are Beyers Swanepoel with 179 match fantasy points, Alfred Mothoa with 72 match fantasy points and Andile Mokgakane with 61 match fantasy points.
TUS vs WAR Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Dudgeon | 3 | 32 | 16 | 1 | 86 | 0, 28, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Beyers Swanepoel | 3 | 69 | - | 7 | 12 | 0, 22, 0, 47, 0 | 5, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Siya Simetu | 5 | 0 | - | 5 | 21.2 | - | 0, 1, 1, 1, 2 |
| Mbulelo Budaza | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 12.5 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 3, 3, 3 |
| Matthew Breetzke | 5 | 179 | 59.7 | 0 | - | 25, 62, 2, 37, 53 | - |
- Keith Jack Dudgeon
Keith Dudgeon can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Keith Dudgeon has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 86.
- Beyers Swanepoel
Beyers Swanepoel is a bowler with an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches, Beyers Swanepoel has taken 7 wickets at an average of 12.
- Siya Simetu
Siya Simetu is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Siya Simetu bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 21.2.
- Mbulelo Budaza
Mbulelo Budaza is a bowler with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Mbulelo Budaza is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recent few matches, he has taken 10 wickets at an average of 12.5. This player has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Matthew Paul Breetzke
Matthew Breetzke is a wicket-keeper with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 179 runs.
TUS vs WAR Squad Information
AET Tuskers (TUS) Squad: Malcolm Nofal, Cameron Delport, Kyle Nipper, Pite van Biljon, Michael Erlank, Kagiso Rapulana, Yaseen Valli, Mbulelo Budaza, Keith Dudgeon, Smangaliso Nhlebela, Kurtlyn Mannikam, Tian Koekemoer, Thando Ntini, Ruben Trumpelmann, Mondli Khumalo, Dilivio Ridgaard, Thamsanga Kumalo, Cameron Shekleton, Ben Compton, Alindile Mhletywa, Daelen Fynn, Ntando Zuma and Jared Meiring
Warriors (WAR) Squad: Diego Rosier, Rudi Second, Siya Simetu, Patrick Kruger, Anrich Nortje, Alfred Mothoa, Sean Whitehead, Ziyaad Abrahams, Matthew Breetzke, Nealan van Heerden, Beyers Swanepoel, Jiveshan Pillay, Andile Mokgakane, Renaldo Meyer, Sinethemba Qeshile, Marco Jansen, Siya Plaatjie, Tristan Stubbs, Jordan Hermann, George Van Heerden, Liam Alder, Aphiwe Mnyanda and JP King
TUS vs WAR Possible Playing XI
AET Tuskers (TUS) Possible Playing XI: Kagiso Rapulana, Cameron Delport, Michael Erlank, Cameron Shekleton, Thamsanga Kumalo, Keith Dudgeon, Mbulelo Budaza, Thando Ntini, Malcolm Nofal, Alindile Mhletywa and Kurtlyn Mannikam
Warriors (WAR) Possible Playing XI: Jordan Hermann, Matthew Breetzke, Jiveshan Pillay, Sinethemba Qeshile, Beyers Swanepoel, Siya Simetu, Alfred Mothoa, Nealan van Heerden, Patrick Kruger, Andile Mokgakane and JP King
TUS vs WAR Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Breetzke and Ntando Zuma
Batters: Jordan Hermann, Jiveshan Pillay and Tian Koekemoer
All-Rounders: Patrick Kruger and Malcolm Nofal
Bowlers: Keith Dudgeon, Beyers Swanepoel, Siya Simetu and Mbulelo Budaza
Captain: Keith Dudgeon
Vice-Captain: Beyers Swanepoel
Photo credit: Alamy
