Knights vs Cape Cobras, CSA T20 Challenge
After two defeats from two each, to the same two opponents, Knights and Cape Cobras meet each other in the 2021 CSA T20 Challenge as they bid to end their poor starts to the tournament. The two teams meet at Durban’s Kingsmead Cricket Ground on February 22 and the live action starts at 10:00 local time.
Knights folded for just 116 in their opening loss to Titans and then failed to defend 144/5 in a four-wicket loss to Dolphins last time out. One big positive at least, however, was the fact Pite van Biljon hammered 72* from 54 balls in the Knights innings.
Siyabonga Mahima took a hat-trick on his way to 4-18 when Cape Cobras met Dolphins first up, but – chasing 156 to win – the Cobras only managed 141/7 in a 14-run loss. Last time out, meanwhile, George Linde’s all-round performance was their highlight in an otherwise disappointing 16-run defeat to Titans.
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KNG vs COB Toss Prediction
Cape Cobras have been asked to field first on both occasions so far and may choose to bat first this time. Knights have won both tosses so they are due to lose this one.
Weather Report
Durban looks set to be cloudy on Monday morning, but the rain should stay away.
Pitch Condition
If anything, the balanced Kingsmead wicket has leaned slightly towards the bowlers so far.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Knights vs Cape Cobras, CSA T20 Challenge.
Knights Team News & Playing 11
KNG Team News
Mbulelo Budaza sat out of the match last time out, with Wandile Makwetu replacing him and taking the wicket-keeper’s gloves from Andries Gous as a result. Knights need more runs up the order and could tweak the batting line-up.
KNG Key Players
- Pite van Biljon: Hammered four sixes on his way to the 72* from 54 balls that underpinned the Knights’ innings last time out.
- Jacques Snyman: After not taking his chance for South Africa against Pakistan, the opener needs to end his poor run of batting form if he is to get into T20 World Cup consideration.
- Migael Pretorius: Took 3-26 and 1-26 in the first two games, as well as hitting 38* from 23 balls with the bat last time out to lift Knights to a respectable score.
KNG Team Form
Knights’ batting has fallen short so far, having been bowled out for 116 in their opening loss to Titans and then slumped to 69/5 in 14.1 overs last time out. Pite van Biljon hit 72* from 54 balls to lead a recovery to 144/5, but they suffered a four-wicket defeat with 11 balls to spare.
Knights Predicted Playing 11
Patrick Kruger, Jacques Snyman, Andries Gous, Pite van Biljon (c), Farhaan Behardien, Ferisco Adams, Migael Pretorius, Wandile Makwetu (wk), Alfred Mothoa, Grant Mokoena, Shaun von Berg
Cape Cobras Team News & Playing 11
COB Team News
Personnel-wise, Cape Cobras have been unchanged so far but they may look to make some changes after their two losses that extend beyond just swapping the batting order around. Janneman Malan has now undergone his week of isolation after the South Africa T20i series in Pakistan and could be free to feature in CSA T20 Challenge and Nandre Burger is another option to bring in.
COB Key Players
- Siyabonga Mahima: Started the tournament by taking a hat-trick against Dolphins and now has five wickets in two matches.
- George Linde: The spin-bowling all-rounder took 2-23 and hit 37 with the bat last time out to prove his importance with ball and bat.
- Tony de Zorzi: Until Malan returns, he must hold the fort at the top of the batting order, and he has scored 39 and 23 in his two matches so far.
COB Team Form
Cape Cobras started with a defeat to Dolphins, despite Siyabonga Mahima claming 4-18 from three overs to restrict the opposition to 155/8. Cape Cobras only managed 141/7 in reply. Last time out, they were bowled out for 132 chasing 149 to beat Titans.
Cape Cobras Predicted Playing 11
Janneman Malan, Tony de Zorzi (c), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Christian Jonker, Jason Smith, George Linde, Nandre Burger, Calvin Savage, Corbin Bosch, Imran Manack, Siyabonga Mahima
Knights vs Cape Cobras Head to Head
Cape Cobras have won the last four completed matches between these two teams and have 16 wins overall compared to Knights’ seven. In fact, Cape Cobras have won ten of the last 11 completed T20 matches between the two, though this is their first meeting in a 20-over game since April 2019.
KNG vs COB Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
KNG Won |
COB Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 24 |
7 |
16 |
0 |
1 |
Knights vs Cape Cobras Betting Odds
Despite both being in losing form, Cape Cobras are favourites to win this game.
Who will win Knights vs Cape Cobras?
Cape Cobras are favourites to beat Knights with Bet365. Knights are big outsiders.
Though both teams have lost two from two so far, Cape Cobras have quality to bring in and also have a dominant record in this fixture.
Knights vs Cape Cobras Betting Rate
🏆 Knights vs Cape Cobras Prediction
Cape Cobras have an excellent record in this fixture, and quality to bring in, as they look to end their losing start to the tournament.
Feb 22, 2021
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT
Kingsmead Cricket Ground - Durban, South Africa
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