CSA One Day Cup

South Western Districts vs Eastern Storm 21st ODI Prediction, Dream11 Team, Betting Tips, Playing XI, Pitch & Weather Report

The South Western Districts vs Eastern Storm prediction for the 21st ODI match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2025 is highly anticipated. Both teams are set to clash at the Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn on Wednesday, 5th March 2025. South Western Districts (SWD) have a slight edge with a 62% chance of winning, while Eastern Storm (ESTORM) stand at 38%. Let’s dive into the match details, team previews, squads, and more.

Match Details

MatchESTORM vs SWD, 21st Match, CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2025
DateWednesday, March 05, 2025
Time1:30 PM
VenueRecreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
BroadcastLive Streaming on Fancode

Team Previews

South Western Districts Preview

South Western Districts will rely heavily on their batting lineup, featuring Kelly Smuts, captain George van Heerden, Luke Beaufort, and Heath Richards. In their previous match, SWD struggled, scoring only 157 runs in 43.2 overs. Grant Thompson (27 runs) and Luke Beaufort (25 runs) were the top contributors.

The bowling department will be led by Pheko Moletsane, who took 3 wickets in the last game, supported by Jarred Jardine and Irvin Modimokoane, who claimed two wickets each. SWD’s bowling attack will need to step up to restrict Eastern Storm.

Eastern Storm Preview

Eastern Storm’s batting will depend on Christopher Britz (55 runs in the last match), Mekyle Pillay (40 runs), and Kabelo Sekhukhune (34 runs). Captain Grant Thomson and Danie Rossouw will also play crucial roles.

In bowling, Martin Khumalo (2 wickets) and Shaveer Khan will be key. The team’s all-rounders, including Amaan Khan and Tumelo Simelane, will aim to deliver breakthroughs at critical moments.

Team Squads

Eastern Storm Squad

  • Batsmen: Grant Thomson (c), Christopher Britz, Kabelo Sekhukhune, Dewan Marais, Jason van Dyk
  • All-rounders: Mekyle Pillay, Shaveer Khan, Amaan Khan, Tumelo Simelane
  • Bowlers: Martin Khumalo, Aron Visser, Kyle Landsberg, Andrew Rasemene
  • Wicketkeeper: Danie Rossouw

South Western Districts Squad

  • Batsmen: George van Heerden (c), Kelly Smuts, Luke Beaufort, Heath Richards, Kyle Jacobs
  • All-rounders: Pheko Moletsane, Jarred Jardine, Regan Rhode, Sintu Majeza
  • Bowlers: Irvin Modimokoane, Liyabona Malife, Khwezi Gumede, Tyrese Karelse
  • Wicketkeeper: Luke Beaufort

Probable Playing XI

South Western DistrictsEastern Storm
1. George van Heerden (c)1. Grant Thomson (c)
2. Kelly Smuts2. Christopher Britz
3. Luke Beaufort (wk)3. Kabelo Sekhukhune
4. Heath Richards4. Danie Rossouw (wk)
5. Kyle Jacobs5. Mekyle Pillay
6. Pheko Moletsane6. Shaveer Khan
7. Jarred Jardine7. Amaan Khan
8. Regan Rhode8. Tumelo Simelane
9. Sintu Majeza9. Martin Khumalo
10. Irvin Modimokoane10. Aron Visser
11. Liyabona Malife11. Kyle Landsberg

Fantasy Team XI

PlayerRoleTeam
1. Luke BeaufortWicketkeeperSouth Western Districts
2. Christopher BritzBatsmanEastern Storm
3. Kelly SmutsBatsmanSouth Western Districts
4. Grant ThomsonBatsmanEastern Storm
5. Pheko MoletsaneAll-rounderSouth Western Districts
6. Shaveer KhanAll-rounderEastern Storm
7. Jarred JardineBowlerSouth Western Districts
8. Martin KhumaloBowlerEastern Storm
9. Irvin ModimokoaneBowlerSouth Western Districts
10. Tumelo SimelaneBowlerEastern Storm
11. George van HeerdenCaptainSouth Western Districts

Explanation: This Fantasy XI balances batting and bowling strengths from both teams. Luke Beaufort and Christopher Britz are reliable batsmen, while Pheko Moletsane and Shaveer Khan provide all-round capabilities. George van Heerden is a strong choice for captain due to his leadership and batting form.

Players to Avoid in Fantasy Team

  1. Dewan Marais (ESTORM): Inconsistent performances in recent matches.
  2. Liyabona Malife (SWD): Limited impact with both bat and ball.

Favourite Team in Today’s Match

South Western Districts are the favourites due to their stronger batting lineup and balanced bowling attack. Their recent form and home advantage at Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn, give them an edge over Eastern Storm.

Pitch Report

The Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn typically offers a balanced pitch, assisting both batsmen and bowlers. Spinners may find some turn as the game progresses, while pacers can exploit early movement.

Weather Report

The weather is expected to be clear with no rain interruptions. Temperatures will range between 20°C to 28°C, providing ideal conditions for cricket.

Broadcast Details

  • Live Streaming: Fancode

Toss Prediction:

Winner: Eastern Storm

Match Prediction?

Our Winner: South Western Districts Will Win

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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