Dolphins vs Titans, CSA 4-Day Division 1, Today Match Prediction 12 November 2024

DOL vs TIT Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Dolphins will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Titans in the 7th match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division One played at Kingsmead, Durban, starting from 12th November (Tuesday).

In their opening match, Dolphins suffered 51-defeat against Western Province. Captain Sarel Erwee will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Titans suffered comprehensive defeat against Lions. Captain Neil Brand will be hoping that the side can make amends and put in an improved performance against Dolphins.

In the previous five matches played between the two teams, Dolphins have come out on top on three occasions. The remaining matches have ended in a draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dolphins Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Sarel Erwee, wicket-keeper Tshepang Dithole, Marques Ackerman, Slade van Staden, Jason Smith, and Romashan Pillay to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first innings against Western Province, captain Sarel Erwee showcased decent form with the bat and scored 48 runs off 99 balls with the help of eight fours. Dolphins were bundled out for just 196 runs in 65.3 overs. Chasing 242 runs, Dolphins were dismissed for 190 runs in 50.2 overs.

For Dolphins, Romashan Pillay scored 66 runs off 51 balls with the help of eight fours and two sixes, whereas Sarel Erwee chipped in with 42 runs off 77 balls with the help of five boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Andile Simelane, Prenelan Subrayen, Daryn Dupavillion, Okhule Cele, and Romashan Pillay to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen was the pick of the bowlers for Dolphins and claimed ten wickets against Western Province.

Dolphins Predicted Playing XI:

Sarel Erwee (c), Tshepang Dithole (wk), Marques Ackerman, Slade van Staden, Jason Smith, Sean Whitehead, Romashan Pillay , Andile Simelane, Prenelan Subrayen, Daryn Dupavillon, Okuhle Cele

Titans Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Neil Brand, Keegan Petersen, Dewald Brevis, wicket-keeper Rivaldo Moonsamy, Andile Phehlukwayo and Corbin Bosch to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first innings against Lions, all-rounder Phehlukwayo, Corbin Bosch and opener Joshua van Heerden scored half-centuries to help Titans post 302 runs in 79.4 overs.

Chasing 310 for victory, Titans failed to get going in their innings and were dismissed for 156 runs in 52.5 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Corbin Bosch, Merrick Brett, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tsepo Ndwandwa and Neil Brand to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Corbin Bosch was the pick of the bowlers for Titans and claimed six wickets against Lions.

Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Neil Brand (c), Joshua van Heerden, Keegan Petersen, Dewald Brevis, Jhedli van Briesies, Rivaldo Moonsamy (wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, Corbin Bosch, Dayyaan Galiem, Merrick Brett, Tsepo Ndwandwa

Weather Conditions

Given the weather forecast for the game is light rain showers, the wicket will offers something to the bowlers.

DOL vs TIT Pitch Report

Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban is going to host the seventh match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division 1 played between Dolphins and Titans.

Toss: To Bowl

The wicket at Durban has always provided assistance to the spinners. Both the captains will be keen to win the toss and bowl first on this surface.