Dolphins vs Lions, CSA Provincial ODI Div 1, Today Match Prediction

DOL vs LNS Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Dolphins will be desperate to break their winless streak when they take on Lions in the 14th match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2025 played at Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban on Wednesday.

With two defeats in their first three matches played, Dolphins are currently lying at the bottom of the league table. Captain Prenalan Subrayen will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Lions suffered 65-run defeat against North-West via DLS method. Captain Bjorn Fortuin will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show against Dolphins.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dolphins Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of JJ Smuts, Bryce Parsons, Jason Smith, Khaya Zondo, Sarel Erwee and wicket-keeper Tshepang Dithole to deliver the bulk of the runs.
With 172 runs in three innings, JJ Smuts is currently Dolphins' leading run-scorer in the competition.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Andile Simelane, Okuhle Cele, Prenalan Subrayen, Eathan Bosch and Tristan Luus to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 2 wickets in three outings, pacer Okuhle Cele has topped the bowling charts for Dolphins so far this season.

Dolphins Predicted Playing XI:

Sarel Erwee, JJ Smuts, Bryce Parsons, Jason Smith, Khaya Zondo, Tshepang Dithole (wk), Eathan Bosch, Andile Simelane, Prenelan Subrayen (c), Tristan Luus, Okuhle Cele

Lions Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Reeza Hendricks, Zubayr Hamza, Mitchell Van Buuren and wicket-keeper Conor Esterhuizen to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the rain-affected match, Mitchell Van Buuren and Conor Esterhuizen smashed half-centuries in a losing cause. Earlier, Zubayr Hamza showed decent form with the bat and scored 45 runs off 66 balls with the help of five boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Codi Yusuf, Tshepo Moreki, Ngabayomzi Peter, Bjorn Fortuin and Delano Potgieter to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With six wickets in three outings, Codi Yousuf is the leading wicket-taker for Lions so far this season.

Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Wandile Makwetu, Muhammad Manack, Reeza Hendricks, Zubayr Hamza, Mitchell Van Buuren, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Delano Potgieter, Bjorn Fortuin (c), Codi Yusuf, Nqabayomzi Peter, Tshepo Moreki

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Durban is around 230 runs. The highest total posted was by Warriors, who scored a mammoth 343 runs against Dolphins. The match was by Warriors by a comprehensive margin of 126 runs.

The weather forecast for the game is going to be light rain showers with gentle breeze.

DOL vs LNS Pitch Report

Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban is going to host the 14th match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2025 played between Dolphins and Lions.

Dolphins lost their previous match against Warriors played at Durban.

Toss: To Bowl

With rain predicted for the game, both the teams will be looking to win the toss and bowl first.