Dolphins vs North West, CSAPODCD1_2023, Today Match Prediction 22 September 2023

DOL vs NWEST Match Prediction & Analysis

Dolphins will be eying a win in their home ground as they take on the North West in the 4th game of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2023. The Dolphins shared the points with Boland in the last game after the skies opened up. North West will feel the pressure after going down against Western Province.  

Dolphins have an experienced team, and they are playing at home. The side has always done well at this venue, and it will boost their confidence. North West's bowling looked weak in the last game, and they have to do well with the ball in this game to defeat the Dolphins in their den. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

DOL

NWEST

L

NWEST

276/6 in 50.0 5.52

CSAPODCD1_2023

Western Province beat North West by 6 wickets

16 Sep 2023

WPR

248/4 in 34.1 7.26

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dolphins Preview

It was a rain washout for Eathan Bosch's side saw in their first game against Boland. Some of the national players will the squad in this game, strengthening the team. Bosch will know his opponent's strengths and expect a strong show from his players as they look to put themselves in a commanding position for the next game.  

In Sarel Erwee and Jason Smith, the side has good openers and will look to put up a big partnership in this game. The middle order is strong, and the side will expect runs from Khaya Zondo, David Miller, and Grant Roelofsen. JJ Smuts is a good hitter, and he will look to add quick runs with Andile Phelukwayo and  Prenelan Subrayen. 

On the bowling front, the side will expect good spells with the new ball from Okuhle Cele and Eathan Bosch in this contest. Andile Phelukwayo and Keshav Maharaj are experienced players, and their presence on the side strengthens the bowling. JJ Smuts and Prenelan Subrayen make it a strong bowling attack.

Dolphins Predicted Playing XI:

Eathan Bosch (c), Sarel Erwee, JJ Smuts, Grant Roelofsen (wk), Khaya Zondo, Jason Smith, Bradley Porteous, David Miller, Prenelan Subrayen, Okuhle Cele, Keshav Maharaj

Dolphins Actual Playing XI:

Jason Smith, Khaya Zondo, Sarel Erwee, Andile Phehlukwayo, Eathan Bosch, JJ Smuts, Grant Roelofsen, Tshepang Dithole, Daryn Dupavillon, Ottneil Baartman, Prenelan Subrayen

North West Preview

Wihan Lubbe's side has started the tournament with a loss. It was a poor show from their bowlers in the last game against Western Province, going down by 6 wickets. Their batsmen did well, and Lubbe shall look to put this loss behind them and come up with a strong performance in this game.  

Lesego Senokwane and Lesiba Ngoepe went out cheaply in the last game, and the side will need a good show from them. Raynard van Tonder will be confident with his hundred, and he must do well in the middle order with Lubbe and Senuran Muthusamy. Ruan de Swardt and Meeka eel Prince will look to do well in the lower middle order.  

The bowlers must improve the show in this game. The side will need a good start with the new ball from Kerwin Mungroo and Migael Pretorius. Ruan de Swardt and Duan Jansen must bowl tight spells in the middle overs. Lubbe must use his experience and do well in the ing role with Muthusamy and Caleb Seleka.

North West Predicted Playing XI:

Wihan Lubbe (c), Lesego Senokwane, Lesiba Ngoepe, Raynard van Tonder, Senuran Muthusamy, Ruan de Swardt, Meeka eel Prince (wk), Duan Jansen, Migael Pretorius, Caleb Seleka, Kerwin Mungroo

North West Actual Playing XI:

Gideon Peters, Caleb Seleka, Duan Jansen, Meekaeel Prince, Ruan de Swardt, Kerwin Mungroo, Lesiba Ngoepe, Lesego Senokwane, Senuran Muthusamy, Raynard van Tonder, Wihan Lubbe

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect a bright and sunny day in Durban, making it a good game of cricket. The ball should come nicely to the bat. It will make it a good surface to bat on, and the side batting first will try and score over 300 runs.

DOL vs NWEST Pitch Report

Kingsmead, Durban, offers good assistance to fast bowlers and batsmen, which is why it is considered among the most sporting wickets in the country. Batsmen love batting on this surface as the ball comes to the bat nicely. There is little on this track for the spinners. 

Toss: To Bat

The weather forecast is for clear and sunny skies. Batting will be easy on this surface as the ball shall come to the bat nicely, allowing the batters to play their natural game. The captain winning the toss would like to bat first and set up an imposing score for the opponents to chase.