Knights and Eastern Cape face off in the Finals of the CSA T20 Knockout Competition 2025 on Sunday, 23rd November. The venue for this match is Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein and the scheduled start time is 4:30 PM IST. Ahead of this contest check out our Knights vs Eastern Cape props, stats, pitch report, head to head record, squads and match winner prediction.
Knights vs Eastern Cape Props
Stats
- Gihahn Cloete scored 142 runs in 6 matches for Knights.
- Nathan Roux scored 165 runs in 8 matches for Eastern Cape.
- The average 1st innings score at Mangaung Oval is 144 runs.
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein Pitch Report
The pitch at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein offers a balanced surface that favours both batters and bowlers, with a slight advantage for the bowlers. Run scoring tends to be difficult at this venue, where the average first-innings score is 144. Teams batting first have won 53% of the matches, while those bowling first have won 47%.
On average, bowlers pick up around 11 wickets per match, and as the game progresses, the scoring rate drops from 7 to 6.5 runs per over.
Knights vs Eastern Cape Head to Head Record
In the CSA T20 Knockout Cup, Knights and Eastern Cape have met thrice till date. Here, Knights won two while Eastern Cape won one match.
- Matches Played: 3
- Knights Won: 2
- Eastern Cape Won: 1
Knights vs Eastern Cape Squads
Knights Squad: Jacques Snyman, Gihahn Cloete(w), Rilee Rossouw, Cole Abrahams, Patrick Botha, Ruan Haasbroek, Sisanda Magala, Johannes van Dyk, Dane Piedt(c), Malusi Siboto, Mbongiseni Mhlanga.
Eastern Cape Squad: Christiaan Du Toit, Michael Copeland, Nathan Roux, Wian Ruthven, Alindile Mhletywa, Jan Coetzer, Jason Niemand, Lihle Sizani, Jerome Bossr, Mncedisi Malika, Kgaudisa Molefe, Mathew Fourie, Thando Ntini, Thozama Totana.
Knights vs Eastern Cape Match Winner Prediction
Both teams enter the finals in exceptional form, showcasing consistency and big-match temperament throughout the tournament. However, the Knights hold a slight edge thanks to their stronger squad balance, home-ground advantage and the confidence from winning their most recent encounter against Eastern Cape. While Eastern Cape remain formidable, these factors place the Knights closer to claiming victory and lifting the 2025 championship title.
Our Prediction: Knights to Win!
