Northern Cape vs Limpopo Impalas Preview: CSA 4-Day Division 2 Match on 12 December 2024

Match Information

• Date: 12 December 2024
• Time: 08:00 GMT (13:00 Local Time)
• Venue: Diamond Oval, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

Teams

Northern Cape

• Captain: Ernest Kemm
• Predicted Playing XI:
  • Modiri Litheko (wk)
  • Ernest Kemm (c)
  • Tian Koekemoer
  • Ruan Haasbroek
  • Cole Abrahams
  • Romano Terblanche
  • Emmanuel Motswiri
  • Hardus Viljoen
  • Tshepo Ntuli
  • Monde Maqunqu
  • Christoffel Klijnhans

Limpopo Impalas

• Predicted Playing XI:
  • Ludwig Kaestner (c)
  • Sizwe Masondo
  • Louren Steenkamp
  • Liam Peters
  • Morne Venter
  • Heinrich Pieterse
  • Dilivio Ridgaard (wk)
  • Eldred Hawken
  • Jesse Albanie
  • Don Radebe
  • Kgaudisa Molefe

Preview

The CSA 4-Day Division 2 match between Northern Cape and Limpopo Impalas is scheduled to take place on 12 December 2024 at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley. Northern Cape, led by Ernest Kemm, will be looking to continue their winning momentum against Limpopo, who are currently lying at fifth position in the Division Two table.

Northern Cape has a strong batting lineup, with Ernest Kemm, Tshepo Ntuli, Cole Abrahams, and Ruan Haasbroek being the key players to watch out for. Their bowling attack, led by Hardus Viljoen and Tshepo Ntuli, will be looking to restrict the Limpopo batsmen.

On the other hand, Limpopo Impalas will be looking to bounce back from their previous draw against South Western Districts. Ludwig Kaestner, Liam Peters, and Louren Steenkamp will be the key players for Limpopo, who will be looking to put up a strong fight against the hosts.

Pitch Report

The wicket prepared at Diamond Oval will provide an exciting battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast is mostly sunny, which will make the conditions ideal for batting. However, the pitch is expected to offer some assistance to the bowlers, making it a challenging task for the batsmen.

Toss

The toss is expected to play a crucial role in the match, with the team winning the toss likely to opt for bowling first. Diamond Oval, Kimberley has been a great venue for chasing sides, and the team batting second will have an advantage.

Head-to-Head

Northern Cape has a slight edge over Limpopo in their head-to-head encounters, with 703 runs scored compared to Limpopo's 611.

Recent Form

Northern Cape has had a mixed bag of results in their recent matches, with a win and a loss in their last two matches. Limpopo, on the other hand, has had a consistent run of results, with two wins and two losses in their last four matches.

Prediction

Based on the recent form and head-to-head encounters, Northern Cape is expected to win the match. However, Limpopo Impalas cannot be ruled out, and they will be looking to put up a strong fight against the hosts.

Match Winner: Northern Cape

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