Who will win Tshwane Spartans vs Durban Heat, MSL 2019?
Tshwane Spartans and Durban Heat go head-to-head at SuperSport Park, Centurion, as they both look to make up for the lost time of two rained off games – including the reverse fixture of this tie. The match takes place on November 21 and is scheduled to start at 17:30 local time.
Tshwane Spartans got off the mark in their last game, after those two rained-off fixtures, as Theunis de Bruyn (42) and Dean Elgar (88*) shared a century stand to set up an eight-wicket win – chasing 186 – to beat Paarl Rocks.
Durban Heat could not do likewise, however. After sitting and watching the rain for their two previous matches, they fell just short chasing 175 to beat Cape Town Blitz. Wihan Lubbe hit 83 from 42 balls, but they could only reach 164/7.
TS vs DH, MSL 2019: Where to watch/Live streaming
Live TV: SuperSport
Live streaming: SuperSport Live
TS vs DH Toss Prediction
Centurion Park produces a fast wicket and Tshwane Spartans – who are yet to win a toss – could elect to field first, having been successful chasing last time out.
TS vs DH Weather Report
A thunderstorm is scheduled to hit Centurion in the late afternoon, just before this game. Though the forecast is clear later, the key will be how quickly the ground can dry.
TS vs DH Pitch Condition
One of the faster wickets in South Africa, pace, bounce and a fast outfield combine to favour fast bowlers and big hitting.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Tshwane Spartans vs Durban Heat, MSL 2019...
Tshwane Spartans Team News & Playing 11
TS Team News
Tom Curran made his first Mzansi Super League appearance last time out, opening the bowling having flown to South Africa after England’s T20i series win against New Zealand. Donavon Ferreria also came into the team, with Corbin Bosch, Vaughn van Jaarsveld and Tony de Zorzi all pushing for recalls. The Spartans could stick with their winning side, however.
TS Key Players
AB de Villiers: Starred in this fixture last year, even if it was in a losing cause, but his explosive batting is known, admired and feared the world over.
Dean Elgar: Hit seven fours and two sixes on his way to 88* from 60 balls last time out, setting the platform from which the Spartans attacked to victory.
Heinrich Klaasen: Elgar went deep, but it was Klaasen’s quick-fire 31* from 13 balls that ultimately made the difference last time out – the captain firing the Spartans to victory with five balls to spare.
TS Team Form
Tshwane Spartans’ first match was abandoned without a ball being bowled and the second lasted just 7.1 overs. Last time out, however, they made up for lost time. Morne Morkel took 2-24 as Paarl Rocks hit 185/6, but Dean Elgar’s 88* anchored the chase and the Spartans won by eight wickets with five balls to spare.
Tshwane Spartans Predicted Playing 11
Theunis de Bruyn, Dean Elgar, AB de Villiers, Heinrich Klaasen (c, wk), Roelof van der Merwe, Tom Curran, Donavon Ferreria, Pite van Biljon, Morne Morkel, Lungi Ngidi, Lutho Sipamla,
Durban Heat Team News & Playing 11
DH Team News
Wihan Lubbe played as a pinch hitter last time out, coming at number three and batting brilliantly. A lack of runs from elsewhere was what proved costly and the top order need to improve this time out if they are to keep their places.
DH Key Players
Wihan Lubbe: Came in at number three and hammered seven fours and five sixes on his way to 83 from 42 balls. His dismissal was the turning point of the chase.
Kyle Abbott: Took four wickets against the Spartans in one of Durban Heat’s victories last season and, in his first bowl of this season, took 1-29 from his four overs.
Ravi Bopara: Picked up a wicket but was generally too expensive and scored too slowly too. He is a key all-rounder, however, as he proved in the T20 Blast with Essex Eagles.
DH Team Form
Durban Heat saw their first two matches at Kingsmead washed out, and they lost the third against Cape Town Blitz. Set 175 to win, Wihan Lubbe set the platform with 83 from 42 balls but they could only post 164/7 to fall to a ten-run defeat.
Durban Heat Predicted Playing 11
Sarel Erwee, Alex Hales, Wihan Lubbe, Dane Vilas (c, wk), David Miller, Ravi Bopara, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Abbott, Malusi Siboto
Tshwane Spartans vs Durban Heat Head to Head
Durban Heat and Tshwane Spartans’ match at Kingsmead at the start of this tournament was abandoned without a ball being bowled. It means they have not played since Durban Heat chased 189 to win their final league game of last season by two wickets – despite AB de Villiers having hit 93* for the Spartans. Durban Heat won both games last season, with Kyle Abbott starring with the ball in their rain-affected first win.
TS vs DH Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
TS Won |
DH Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Tshwane Spartans vs Durban Heat Betting Odds
After a winning start to their MSL 2.0 campaign, when they finally got a completed game in, Tshwane Spartans are favourites to beat Durban Heat too.
TS Bet365 Odds
- TS to Win the Match: Tshwane Spartans are 1.66 favourites to beat Durban Heat with Bet365.
- TS Top Batsman: AB de Villiers is favourite to be Tswane Spartans’ top batsman at 2.87 with Bet365. Dean Elgar, who top-scored last time out, is 4.50, as is Theunis de Bruyn. Heinrich Klaasen’s contribution at number four was vital last time out too and yet he is a very generous 7.00 to be Tshwane Spartans’ top team batsman with Bet365.
- TS Top Bowler: Morne Morkel is 4.00 to be Tshwane Spartans’ top team bowler after his two wickets last time out, while fit-again Lungi Ngidi can be backed at the same price with Bet365. Lutho Sipamla is 4.33 with Bet365, while Tom Curran – who opened the bowling and took a wicket last time out – is 4.50.
DH Bet365 Odds
- DH to Win the Match: Durban Heat are 2.20 outsiders to beat Tshwane Spartans with Bet365.
- DH Top Batsman: Alex Hales is 3.75 to be Durban Heat’s top team batsman at the top of the order with Bet365, while opening partner Sarel Erwee is 4.50. Wihan Lubbe, who came in at number three and top-scored last time out, is 4.50. David Miller can be backed at 4.33 and captain Dane Vilas is 5.50.
- DH Top Bowler: After his two wickets last time out, Andile Phehlukwayo can be backed at 4.00 to be Durban Heat’s top bowler with Bet365. Keshav Maharaj is 4.00, while Kyle Abbott is 4.33 having starred in this fixture last season. Ravi Bopara is 6.00.
TS Betway Odds
- TS to Win the Match: Tshwane Spartans are 1.61 to beat Durban Heat with Betway.
- TS Top Batsman: AB de Villiers is priced at 2.60 with Betway to be the Spartans’ top batsman, while Dean Elgar is 3.75 after his match-winning innings last time out. Heinrich Klaasen is a generous 6.00, while Theunis de Bruyn can be backed at 4.00 at the top of the order.
- TS Top Bowler: Tom Curran is 3.50 favourite to be Tshwane Spartans’ top bowler with Betway, while Lungi Ngidi is 3.60 and Morne Morkel can be backed at 3.75. Lutho Sipamla is 4.33 and Roelof van der Merwe is 5.50.
DH Betway Odds
- DH to Win the Match: Durban Heat are 2.20 outsiders with Betway too.
- DH Top Batsman: Alex Hales is 3.25 favourite with Betway to be Durban Heat’s top batsman against Tshwane Spartans, while they have priced captain Dane Vilas at 4.33. David Miller is 4.50 and Sarel Erwee is 4.75, leaving Wihan Lubbe – the top batsman last time out – to be a very generous 5.50 with Betway.
- DH Top Bowler: Kyle Abbott is 3.75 favourite to be Durban Heat’s top bowler with Betway, while Malusi Siboto is 4.33 and Andile Phehlukwayo is 4.75 – the latter took two wickets last time out. Keshav Maharaj is 5.00.
🏆 Tshwane Spartans vs Durban Heat Prediction
Tshwane Spartans got off the mark last time out and have a strong batting unit, backed up by some wicket-taking bowlers. It is no surprise to see they are favourites to make it two wins in a row.
Nov 21, 2019
21:00 IST / 15:30 GMT
SuperSport Park - Centurion, South Africa
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