Africa T20 League is back with its fifth match of the season as Tshwane Spartans takes on Nelson Mandela Bay Giants on Wednesday, 13th November, at Centurion. While Nelson Mandela Bay Giants started their campaign with a win, the Spartans were left with only half point as the match washed out. Both teams didn't make it to the knockouts last season, but they will be looking to change their fortune this year. With AB de Villiers and Morne Morkel in their ranks, Tshwane Spartans are looking formidable, although Nelson Mandela Bay Giants could prove to be a strong opponent for the Spartans with the experience of Imran Tahir and Farhaan Behardian on their side.
Pitch Report
A high-scoring encounter is on the cards with some swing on offer due to the overcast conditions. Both teams will prefer to chase due to the smaller boundaries at Sabina Park.
Weather Report
Rain can again play spoilsport for Spartans as thunderstorms are expected to hit centurion on Wednesday.
Head to Head
Both teams have faced each other two times with both teams winning one match each.
Probable Playing XI
Tshwane Spartans
Heinrich Klaasen(C), AB de Villiers, Morne Morkel, Lungi Ngidi, Theunis de Bruyn, Roelof van der Merwe, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Donavon Ferreira.
Nelson Mandela Bay Giants
Jason Roy, Farhaan Behardien, Imran Tahir, Chris Morris, Onke Nyaku, JJ Smuts(C), Ben Dunk, Heino Kuhn, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Junior Dala.
Key Players
Tshwane Spartans
AB de Villiers
Morne Morkel
Nelson Mandela Bay Giants
Imran Tahir
Farhaan Behardien
