Will the Warriors pull off a surprise when they visit Willowmoore Park to take on the unstoppable Multiply Titans this Friday in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge?
Among all the Friday evening Ram Slam T20 Challenge fixtures, this home game for the Titans versus the Warriors stands out as the most one-sided encounter.
The Pretoria-based Titans are proudly leading the pack, far ahead of their competitors. On the other hand, the Warriors have struggled to find form and remain behind the rest.
Match Details:
Titans vs Warriors | Friday 1 December | Willowmoore Park, Benoni | 18:00
Betting Odds to Win:
Titans 32/100 | Tie 35/1 | Warriors 5/2
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Multiply Titans
With all their Protea stars in action, the Titans’ dominance in this tournament is crystal clear. They hold an impressive 11-point lead over the second-placed Cobras, even after two matches lost to rain.
This squad boasts talent that could compete and possibly win in any global T20 league, whether on IPL pitches or the fast, bouncy tracks of the BBL.
Facing the Warriors, who have just started to find their rhythm but perhaps too late, the Titans should breeze through, especially with fiery bowlers like Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, and the reliable Albie Morkel in action.
Albie Morkel deserves mention for his bowling this season. Though commonly seen as a power-hitter in middle overs, he’s been a real magician with the ball, taking four wickets so far. The puzzling part is why he has only bowled six overs to date.
Skipper Aiden Markram has bowled more overs than Morkel in this campaign. Whether injury concerns exist remains unclear, but Markram should take a more active role with ball in hand.
Warriors
The Warriors have started to show signs of improvement after a shaky start. Their four-wicket win over the Lions in Cape Town sits between close defeats to the Knights and Cobras.
The resurgence has been driven by Colin Ingram, who has regained the form that made him a T20 powerhouse in England’s NatWest Blast.
However, Ingram alone won’t secure a win against the Titans. He’ll need solid backing, especially from JJ Smuts, last season’s Player of the Tournament, who has struggled with a top score of just 23 runs this term.
Bowling-wise, the Warriors may find it tough to contain the Titans’ explosive top order. Andrew Birch has impressed with economical spells, but he and Basheeru-Deen Walters must strike early wickets for any chance of success.
If the Warriors allow the Titans a strong start, all pressure will shift to them. The all-rounder-heavy middle order of Smuts, Colin Ackermann, Ingram, and Sisanda Magala may struggle to make a significant impact as the Titans charge through their innings.
Verdict: Multiply Titans 32/100
The Titans are in fine form and full of confidence, while the Warriors have lagged behind all season. Expect the Titans to claim a straightforward victory.
