The Warriors batsmen will be ready to charge on a flat pitch that should be good for batting. The visitors have been slightly hampered by Zander de Bruyn being struck by a team-mate in the nets on Tuesday and breaking a finger. The experienced Arno Jacobs comes in in his place.
For the Eagles, it is pretty much do or die as the second and third leg, if necessary, will be played in Port Elizabeth.
The Eagles have entrusted the same starting XI that lost by 18 runs to the Warriors last weekend for the semi-final first leg.
Teams
Gestetner Diamond Eagles - Adrian McLaren, Morne van Wyk, Dean Elgar, Boeta Dippenaar, Ryan Bailey, Reeza Hendricks, Ryan McLaren, Dillon du Preez, CJ de Villiers, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Thandi Tshabalala.
Chevrolet Warriors - Robin Peterson, Justin Kreusch, Colin Ingram, Davey Jacobs, Arno Jacobs, Ashwell Prince, Craig Thyssen, Johan Botha, Wayne Parnell, Juan Theron, Lonwabo Tsotsobe.