Who will win Paarl Rocks vs Cape Town Blitz (Mzansi Super League 2019)?
After a winning start to MSL 2.0, Cape Town Blitz now travel to Boland Park to take on Paarl Rocks in their second game. The match takes place on November 10 and the live action starts at 10:00 local time.
The Blitz beat defending champions Jozi Stars first up, with Janneman Malan hammering 99* in a total of 213/3. In reply, Dale Steyn then claimed 3-25 to restrict the Stars to 198/5. It was a little revenge for the Blitz, who lost last year’s final.
Paarl Rocks, led by Faf du Plessis, finished third last season but were unable to contest the play-off, which would have set up a final against Cape Town, due to it being washed out. The Rocks were consequently eliminated and this is their first game since.
Paarl Rocks vs Cape Town Blitz (Mzansi Super League 2019): Where to watch/Live streaming
Live TV: SuperSport
Live streaming: SuperSport Live
Toss Prediction
Cape Town Blitz were put in at the Wanderers last time out, and they might well be happy to bat first again on a quick wicket.
Weather Report
While there will be a little cloud about, the wind is minimal and there is zero chance of rain on the forecast on what should become a warm morning in Paarl.
Pitch Condition
As mentioned, the history of The Wanderers is that of excellent batting wickets and iconic high chases. It suggests the pitch tends to stay true, with a consistent bounce throughout.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Paarl Rocks vs Cape Town Blitz (Mzansi Super League 2019).
Rocks Team News & Playing 11
PR Team News
Faf du Plessis will lead Paarl Rocks this season but they have already had to re-think two selections – Isuru Udana replacing David Willey as their marquee player, and Kyle Verreynne slotting in for Aiden Markram with both men having picked up injuries. James Vince, one of their overseas players, is currently away with England in New Zealand.
PR Key Players
Faf du Plessis: The Proteas captain is just five runs short of 5,000 runs in T20 cricket as he prepares to play his 207th match in the format. In that time, he has hit 30 half-centuries and one hundred with a strike rate of 127.03.
Cameron Delport: A key player on their retained list, the big-hitting batsman and part-time medium-pacer last turned out for Essex Eagles, who he helped claim the T20 Blast title with 164 runs in his final four appearances, and a wicket in both matches on finals day.
Tabraiz Shamsi: The mystery spinner will want to keep himself in the South African selectors’ minds ahead of next year’s ICC T20 World Cup, so a big tournament could be key here. He has 121 wickets in his 119 previous T20 appearances.
PR Team Form
Paarl Rocks beat Nelson Mandela Bay Giants in last year’s final league game to reach the play-offs – Cameron Delport hammering 84 as they chased 130 to win by six wickets. They were denied a chance to contest the play-off, however, after it was washed out.
Rocks Predicted Playing 11
Cameron Delport, Henry Davids, Faf du Plessis (c), JP Duminy, Kyle Verreynne, Hardus Viljoen, Mangaliso Mosehle (wk), Dwaine Pretorius, Isuru Udana, Bjorn Fortuin, Tabraiz Shamsi
Cape Town Blitz Team News & Playing 11
CTB Team News
Cape Town Blitz are likely to be unchanged from their opening win, with Asif Ali away on international duty and no real need to disrupt a winning team anyway.
CTB Key Players
Quinton de Kock: The captain and wicket-keeper hit 35 in the 72-run opening partnership last time out to continue his excellent T20 form.
Janneman Malan: Outshone the international stars last time when he smashed 11 fours and four sixes in a glistening unbeaten 99 from 59 balls.
Dale Steyn: Marked his comeback from injury by claiming 3-25 form his four overs against Jozi Stars, taking the key wickets of Chris Gayle, Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen and returning the most economical figures in the match.
CTB Team Form
Cape Town Blitz lost the inaugural MSL final to Jozi Stars, but they exacted a little revenge to start this season’s tournament in fine form. Janneman Malan led the way with the bat as he smashed an unbeaten 99 from 59 balls, before Dale Steyn’s 3-25 completed victory for the Blitz after they restricted the Stars to 198/5 chasing 214 to win.
Cape Town Blitz Predicted Playing 11
Quinton de Kock (c, wk), Janneman Malan, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, George Linde, Aviwe Mgijima, Mohammad Nawaz, Sisanda Magala, Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn, Anrich Nortje
Rocks vs Cape Town Blitz Head to Head
Both sides won one game apiece in this fixture last season. Bjorn Fortuin claimed 4-15 as the Rocks bowled Cape Town out for 140 on their way to a five-wicket win first up, but Quinton de Kock hammered 93 from 47 balls in the reverse fixture as the Blitz reached 148/4 in just 15.3 overs to record a big six-wicket win.
PR vs CTB Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
PR Won |
CTB Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Rocks vs Cape Town Blitz Betting Odds
Cape Town Blitz started this tournament with a win and they are favourites to beat Paarl Rocks in their second match too. The Blitz can be backed at 1.72 with Bet365 and 1.66 with Betway, whereas Paarl Rocks are 2.10 to win with both.
After his form last time out, Janneman Malan is 4.00 to be Cape Town’s top batsman, while Quinton de Kock is still favourite at 3.20 with Bet365. Moeen Ali (4.33) and Liam Livingstone (4.50) could be worth backing too. It is a strong top four. For the Rocks, Faf du Plessis is 4.00 favourite, ahead of Cameron Delport at 4.33 with Bet365.
Dale Steyn was Cape Town’s top bowler last time out and he is 3.75 to be their top bowler again with Bet365. For Paarl Rocks, both Bjorn Fortuin and Tabraiz Shamsi can be backed at 4.00, while Hardus Viljoen is 4.33.
🏆 Rocks vs Cape Town Blitz Prediction
Cape Town Blitz were in outstanding form last time out and after winning their opening game they can carry the momentum forward now.
Nov 10, 2019
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT
Boland Park - Paarl, South Africa
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