YesPlay Cobras ready for Garden Route Badgers challenge

The YesPlay Cobras will look to continue their strong home form when they welcome the Garden Route Badgers to the majestic YesPlay Newlands for a YesPlay Pro20 Cup Super 8 clash on Tuesday evening.

The match gets underway at 6pm, with the Cobras eager to make home advantage count against an in-form Badgers outfit that has won all three of its Super 8 matches so far.

Coming off a successful run of five consecutive home matches at Newlands, the Boys in Blue will head into the encounter with confidence as they prepare for another important challenge in the competition.

Reflecting on the team's preparations, Cobras all-rounder Oliver Whitehead highlighted the positive atmosphere within the squad and the importance of maintaining their momentum.

"I mean, coming off the back of five out of five home games here at Newlands, the boys are in good spirits, and we're really looking forward to a good challenge against SWD,” said Whitehead.

However, the Badgers will provide a stern test, having enjoyed an impressive start to their Super 8 campaign. Cobras are well aware of the threat posed by their opponents and will need to be at their best to secure the result.

"Obviously they're a good side; they've won three matches in the Super 8s now, so we can't take them for granted at all,” he said.

With the squad almost back to full strength, the Cobras will be looking to put together a complete performance in front of their home supporters.

"So, boys are preparing hard today, and hopefully we can put them under pressure. Obviously, the squad is basically back at full strength, so boys are, as I said, in really good spirits and very confident for today’s game."

With both sides having plenty to play for, today’s encounter promises an exciting evening of T20 cricket at Newlands. Cobras will be hoping to make their home-ground advantage count as the Super 8 competition continues.

YesPlay Cobras Squad: Oliver Whitehead, Tshepo Moreki, David Bedingham, Mihlali Mpongwana, Kyle Verreynne, Daniel Smith, Dane Paterson, George Linde (c), Sinalo Gobeni, Kyle Simmonds, Raeeq Daniels, Kashief Joseph, Joshua van Heerden, Jiveshan Pillay, Josh Breed.