Who will win Jozi Stars vs Paarl Rocks, MSL 2019?
Jozi Stars’ bid to end their losing start to MSL 2.0 continues when they take on Paarl Rocks at the Wanderers. The match takes place on December 1 and gets underway at 10:00 local time.
The Stars came into the tournament as defending champions but their batting performances have fallen well before par so far. Chris Gayle’s six-game spell ended with a half-century but the Stars were carted for 135 chasing 156 to win last time out.
Paarl Rocks, meanwhile, also fell short with the bat last time out. They were bowled out for 126 on their way to an eight-wicket defeat to Tshwane Spartans – their first poor batting performance of the tournament. The Rocks had previously won three matches in a row.
JS vs PR, MSL 2019: Where to watch/Live streaming
Live TV: SuperSport
Live streaming: SuperSport Live
JS vs PR Toss Prediction
Jozi Stars lost the toss for the first time in their last match. Having won it in the first five games, they are due to lose this one – and Paarl Rocks will likely bat first.
JS vs PR Weather Report
Johannesburg will be sunny and dry throughout, with temperatures climbing up through the high-20s.
JS vs PR Pitch Condition
The Wanderers has always been a batting wicket and that remains the case.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Jozi Stars vs Paarl Rocks, MSL 2019.....
Jozi Stars Team News & Playing 11
JS Team News
Chris Gayle’s six-match stint is over, with Shoaib Malik set to replace the West Indian legend. While Gayle scored a half-century last time out, the Stars will hope it triggers a significant batting improvement overall. Ryan Rickleton might also return to open the batting, therefore replacing Sinethemba Qeshile.
JS Key Players
Rassie van der Dussen: Perhaps no player best sums up the Jozi Stars’ plight than Rassie van der Dussen – their star last season has struggled for consistent runs this year, but he has scored 50 across the last two matches.
Kagiso Rabada: Has taken five wickets so far, while his last eight overs include a maiden in the most recent match and combined figures of 2-50 from those 48 balls in total.
Shoaib Malik: The veteran Pakistani was denied an NOC for the T10 League, but e is generally in high-demand in franchise cricket and he will want to make an immediate impression with bat and ball again.
JS Team Form
Jozi Stars have lost all six matches they have played so far, scoring far too few runs in the process. They were all out for 135 last time out, posted just 129/3 against Paarl Rocks on their way to a four-wicket defeat before that, and were carted for 108 in the match prior to those.
Jozi Stars Predicted Playing 11
Ryan Rickleton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma (c), Shoaib Malik, Dan Christian, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso, Lizaad Williams
Rocks Team News & Playing 11
PR Team News
Sibonelo Makhanya continued last time out, with Dwaine Pretorius missing out, as the Rocks’ winning streak ended. They have generally kept faith in their team, however, so do not be surprised if they stick with the same 11 despite the loss.
PR Key Players
Tabraiz Shamsi: The spinner, who will be keen to prove he deserves a place in the South African T20 World Cup squad, has taken nine wicket so far.
Bjorn Fortuin: Has generally bowed well, be it economically, taking wickets or both. He bowled a maiden last time out, albeit in vain, while his wicket took him to eight for the tournament.
James Vince: His first batting failure of the tournament last time out, having started 86* in his first game and added scores of 43, 23 and 37 in the three subsequent matches.
PR Team Form
Paarl Rocks had won three matches in a row – most recently seeing all five bowlers claim two wickets apiece to bowl Nelson Mandela Bay Giants out for 135 on their way to a 31-run Rocks win.
Last time out, however, they fell well short with the bat for the first time – bowled out for 126, they lost by eight wickets to Tshwane Spartans with five overs to spare.
Rocks Predicted Playing 11
Cameron Delport, James Vince, Henry Davids, Faf du Plessis (c), Sibonelo Makhanya, Hardus Viljoen, Mangaliso Mosehle (wk), Isuru Udana, Ferisco Adams, Bjorn Fortuin, Tabraiz Shamsi
Jozi Stars vs Rocks Head to Head
Jozi Stars and Paarl Rocks were supposed to meet in last year’s play-off, after each beating the other once in the group stage. It meant Jozi Stars advanced to the final, which they won, so Paarl Rocks were out for revenge when they met earlier this year. And revenge was what they managed – Reeza Hendricks top-scored with 40 in the Stars’ 129/3 but it was never likely to be enough; James Vince (43) and Dwaine Pretorius (37) led the chase, as the Rocks won by four wickets with 3.5 overs remaining.
JS vs PR Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
JS Won |
PR Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Jozi Stars vs Rocks Betting Odds
Jozi Stars are 2.00 outsiders to beat Paarl Rocks, which seems quite low given their dreadful form so far. Paarl Rocks are 1.80 favourites to win with Bet365.
Reeza Hendricks is 3.75 favourite to be the Stars’ top batsman with Bet365, while Temba Bavuma is 4.33, while Ryan Rickelton and Rassie van der Dussen are both 5.00. Shoaib Malik is 5.50 ahead of his first match.
Faf du Plessis and James Vince are joint-favourites to be the Rocks’ top batsman with Bet365. They are both listed at 4.00, ahead of Henry Davids and Cameron Delport who are 4.50 each. With the ball, Bet365 are offering 4.00 on all three of Bjorn Fortuin, Tabraiz Shamsi and Hardus Viljoen to be the Rocks’ top bowler – all three have showed signs of their best form so far.
🏆 Jozi Stars vs Rocks Prediction
Jozi Stars can not buy a win at the moment and they are likely to see their winless streak extended to seven matches after this game.
Dec 01, 2019
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT
Wanderers Stadium - Johannesburg, South Africa
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