Warriors vs Cape Cobras Match Prediction

COB Team News

Jason Smith replaced Dane Paterson in the bowling attack last time out, but bowled just one expensive over and, if Paterson is fit, that change could be reversed. Cape Cobras have otherwise tended to be consistent with their line-up, with Hashim Amla trying to bat himself into World Cup form at the top of the order.

COB Key Players

Janneman Malan was the star of the show when these teams last met, hammering an unbeaten 103 to lead Cape Cobras to victory. He averages 39 so far and boasts a strike rate of 150.Only two other Cobras’ batsmen have passed 100 runs in their five matches so far. David Bedingham did so with his half-century last time out to move to 118 runs so far, while Kyle Verreynne has hit 116 runs in four innings.

Hashim Amla’s form has been scratchy as he looks to get back to his best, but there is little doubting his ability if he can recapture his flowing brilliance with the bat. 

With the ball, Rory Kelinveldt has eight wickets so far and an economy rate of 6.47, while Vernon Philander joined him with some brilliant death bowling in the win against Knights. He has four wickets so far and an economy rate of 6.76.

COB Team Form

Cape Cobras have lost just once so far in CSA T20 Challenge 2019 – a seven-wicket defeat to Titans after they were restricted to a below-par 150/6 from their 20 overs.

Since then, however, they have won both games they have played. First was the reverse fixture against Warriors, when Janneman Malan’s 103 from 57 balls led them to a seven-wicket win chasing 152. Last time out, meanwhile, some great death bowling from Vernon Philander and Rory Kleinveldt helped them defend 150/5 against Knights – the Knights finishing on 145/7.