Durban Heat are favorites to win
After going down to Cape Town Blitz by 12 runs in the last game, Nelson Mandela Bay Giants will look to get back on the winning track in their first home game against the Durban Heat. This eighth fixture of the ongoing Mzansi Super League 2018 will be played on November 23 at the St George's Park in Port Elizabeth. Live telecast of the match is scheduled to begin at 7 PM local time.
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Read on for team previews, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Nelson Mandela Bay Giants vs Durban Heat, Mzansi Super League 2018...
The Giants will bank on the likes of JJ Smuts, Ben Duckett and Heino Kuhn when it comes to batting. Duckett and Kuhn have already made their mark with the bat. While the former struck a 45-ball 75 against the Jozi Stars, the latter cracked 55 off 35 balls in the last game against Cape Town Blitz. Skipper Smuts has scored just 8 runs from the two games and the team will be hoping that he finds form in this match. Chris Morris, with his big-hitting ability, is an important figure down the order. The all-rounder took two wickets last time and he will have a major role to play with the ball as well. Ryan McLaren has three wickets in the only T20I he has played at this ground and he along with Imran Tahir, who is currently sixth in the ICC T20I bowling rankings, will be the key men in the team's bowling attack.
Marco Marais, JJ Smuts (c), Ben Duckett, Heino Kuhn, Christiaan Jonker, Chris Morris, Ryan McLaren, Rudi Second (wk), Imran Tahir, Aaron Phangiso, Junior Dala
The opening pair of Hashim Amla and Morne van Wyk is the key for Durban Heat in terms of batting. Both have had decent starts in both the matches but neither has gone on to convert those starts into something big. It will be crucial for the team that at least one of them makes a heavy contribution at the top. David Miller is another danger man in this line-up. Khaya Zondo and Albie Morkel are batting well and their roles will become even more important should the Heat lose early wickets. Kyle Abbott, Marchant de Lange and Keshav Maharaj have done a good job with the ball, and it will be up to these three to put pressure on the Giants. While Maharaj starred with a three-wicket haul against Cape Town Blitz, Abbott is coming on the back of a four-fer against Tshwane Spartans. The Heat will also hope for a better performance from Vernon Philander who has been slightly on the expensive side.
Hashim Amla, Morne van Wyk (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Khaya Zondo, Albie Morkel (c), Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj, Marchant de Lange, Kyle Abbott, Tladi Bokako
Durban Heat begin as the bookmakers' favorites to win this eighth match of the Mzansi Super League 2018. They are being offered at odds of 1.74 on Betfair and 1.72 on both Betway and Bet365. Nelson Mandela Bay Giants, despite playing at their home ground, find themselves as the underdogs for this game at 2 on Betway, 2.10 on Bet365 and 2.18 on Betfair.
Nelson Mandela Bay Giants will be playing at their home ground, but that won't give them an edge since they will be playing here for the first time in this tournament. However, they will have the support of the crowd behind them. The Giants lost their previous match to Cape Town Blitz and they will be eager to get one more win under their belt. Durban Heat, on the other hand, are coming off a win over Tshwane Spartans and they will look to build on the momentum they have gained. The Heat also appear a lot stronger on paper with more quality players on their roster which is why we are backing them to win this match.
Final Verdict: Back Durban Heat to beat Nelson Mandela Bay Giants at 1.74 on Betfair and 1.72 on both Betway and Bet365.
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