Donovan Ferreira
220 runs, SR 156, 18 sixes in the last 10. Rated +3.7 runs a game with the bat.
Rated 3.7 runs better than an average batter. He has 220 runs at a strike rate of 156 in his last 10 T20 matches, including 18 sixes.
The sides
| Measure | Titans | Western Province |
|---|---|---|
| XI caps | 653T20s between the XI | 529T20s between the XI |
| Top-seven average | 23.8T20 batting | 26.3T20 batting |
When Titans bat
+0.64 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.30MiddleOvers 7–15+1.06DeathOvers 16–20+0.29
When Western Province bat
+0.01 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.45MiddleOvers 7–15−0.21DeathOvers 16–20−0.14
Titans bat first
First innings180
Western Province short by31 runs
61%Titans win
39%Western Province win
Western Province bat first
First innings180
Titans chase in18.4 overs
62%Titans win
38%Western Province win
Titans favoured at home despite Western Province's stronger bowling
The Titans are favoured, with a 62% win chance, even though Western Province are the stronger side on paper by about 5 runs. That paper edge comes entirely from bowling, where Western Province are 8.9 runs better, while the Titans are 3.6 runs better with the bat. The Titans' win chance rests on home conditions and a batting line-up that includes Donovan Ferreira and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, both rated above average.
Both sides are projected to score 180 if batting first, which is also the par score here. Recent games at SuperSport Park have been high-scoring: the average first-innings total in the last 21 games here is 185, and the median since 2023 is 205. Chasing has been difficult recently, with teams batting first winning 13 of the last 21 here. The sharpest angle is whether Western Province's bowling can exploit a Titans lower order that is rated below average.
What total is safe?
First inningsDefended
Under 1507%2 of 27
150–16950%6 of 12
170–18959%10 of 17
190–20960%3 of 5
210+75%12 of 16
The case for Titans
- Batting edge of 3.6 runs, with Donovan Ferreira and Lhuan-dre Pretorius both rated above average.
- Recent home record: teams batting first have won 13 of the last 21 games here, and the Titans are the designated home side.
Batting standouts
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
378 runs, SR 176, 20 sixes in the last 10. Rated +3.1 runs a game with the bat.
Rated 3.1 runs better than an average opener. He has 378 runs at a strike rate of 175.8 in his last 10 T20 matches, with 20 sixes.
Bowling weaknesses
Junior Dala
7 wkts, econ 9.74 in the last 10. Rated −1.9 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 1.9 runs worse than an average bowler. He has 7 wickets at an economy of 9.74 in his last 10 T20 matches.
Eathan Bosch
8 wkts, econ 9.35 in the last 10. Rated −1.8 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 1.8 runs worse than an average bowler. He has 8 wickets at an economy of 9.35 in his last 10 T20 matches.
The case for Western Province
- Bowling edge of 8.9 runs, led by George Linde and Nandre Burger, both rated above average.
- Stronger on paper by about 5 runs overall, with a bowling attack that could exploit the Titans' weaker lower order.
Bowling standouts
George Linde
12 wkts, econ 7.91 in the last 10. Rated +1.7 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 1.7 runs better than an average bowler and 1.1 runs better with the bat. He has 12 wickets at an economy of 7.91 in his last 10 T20 matches.
Nandre Burger
10 wkts, econ 10.18 in the last 10. Rated +1.0 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 1 run better than an average bowler. He has 10 wickets at an economy of 10.18 in his last 10 T20 matches.