Former Proteas fast bowler Kyle Abbott starred in the Durban Heat’s 10-run victory over the Tshwane Spartans in Wednesday’s key Mzansi Super League fixture at Kingsmead.
‘The performances of Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana are quite important. They will be key wickets. Also, their bowling attack is quite well-suited to the pitches out here. They seem quite well-drilled in what they’re doing. We’re working hard to counter that.’
Tshwane Spartans’ 20-year-old paceman Lutho Sipamla is relishing the opportunity to mix it with some of the big names in the Mzansi Super League while learning from the seasoned pros in the Spartans change room.
The Cape Town Blitz will be without England batsman Dawid Malan and Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz for Wednesday’s Mzansi Super League meeting with the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants at Newlands.
Nelson Mandela Bay Giants coach Eric Simons is all but banking on key contributions from leg-spinner Imran Tahir and all-rounder Chris Morris, come Wednesday’s Mzansi Super League fixture against the Cape Town Blitz at Newlands.
Successfully combating Tshwane Spartans batsman AB de Villiers is atop Durban Heat captain Albie Morkel’s agenda, ahead of Wednesday’s key Mzansi Super League clash at Kingsmead.
The hosts will be eager to consolidate their lead in the six-team standings, while the visiting Giants are targeting a repeat of their success over the Jozi Stars.
The Australians might be missing Steve Smith and David Warner following Cricket Australia’s reaffirmation of their bans, but that doesn’t make them any less formidable, according to Indian captain Virat Kohli.
Wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy suffered a concussion during Australia’s final group stage match against India last Saturday, and is keen to recover in time for her team’s semi-final clash against the West Indies Women on Thursday.
