Dolphins vs Warriors, CSAP_ODD, Today Match Prediction

DOL vs WAR Match Prediction & Analysis

The CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2025 will see an interesting contest in the 4th game, where the Dolphins will take on the Warriors. Both teams failed to move beyond the league stage in the tournament's last edition. While the Warriors missed it narrowly, finishing third in the points table, the Dolphins finished in the bottom half of the points table. Since this is the first game for both teams, they will look for a good start. 

The Dolphins have one of the strongest batting lineups in the tournament and look to leverage it. They play at home and know the conditions, and the side has enjoyed a good record at this venue. The Warriors' bowling attack is weak, and remains to be seen if they can overcome this weakness. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

DOL

L L W L L

DOL

196/10 in 65.3 2.99

CSAFS

Western Province beat Dolphins by 51 runs

30 Oct 2024

WPR

190/10 in 50.2 3.77

DOL

83/5 in 10.0 8.3

CSAT20

Rocks won by 4 runs (DLS Method) 19 Oct 2024

BOL

167/4 in 20.0 8.35

KNG

155/9 in 20.0 7.75

CSAT20

Dolphins won by 6 wickets 16 Oct 2024

DOL

158/4 in 18.3 8.54

DOL

93/10 in 16.5 5.53

CSAT20

North West beat Dolphins by 43 runs 09 Oct 2024

NW

136/7 in 20.0 6.8

LIO

156/5 in 20.0 7.8

CSAT20

Lions beat Dolphins by 9 runs

06 Oct 2024

DOL

147/8 in 20.0 7.35

WAR

L W W L L

WAR

179/6 in 20.0 8.95

CSAT20

Titans beat Warriors by 6 wickets (D/L) method 19 Oct 2024

TIT

174/4 in 16.2 10.66

WAR

221/5 in 20.0 11.05

CSAT20

Warriors beat North West by 21 runs 12 Oct 2024

NW

200/3 in 20.0 10

WPR

148/7 in 20.0 7.4

CSAT20

Warriors beat Western Province by 5 wickets 09 Oct 2024

WAR

150/5 in 17.4 8.49

WAR

150/6 in 20.0 7.5

CSAT20

Knights beat Warriors by 16 runs

06 Oct 2024

KNG

166/9 in 20.0 8.3

LIO

239/4 in 20.0 11.95

CSAT20

Lions beat Warriors by 62 runs 04 Oct 2024

WAR

177/6 in 20.0 8.85

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dolphins Preview

Sarel Erwee leads a star-studded team this season, which will make them confident. The team has a strong batting lineup with several former South African national players. The bowling attack also packs a punch, and Erwee would like to get the best out of his players in this game and start the 

The team expects a strong start in the game from Bryce Parsons and Sarel Erwee, as both are attacking players. Khaya Zondo will look to anchor the innings at No. 3 and add runs with David Miller and Jason Smith. The side will expect a good show in the lower middle order from Hanu Viljoen, JJ Smuts and Andile Simelane. 

The bowling attack is strong for the team, and they will expect early wickets from Daryn Dupavillon and Ottneil Baartman, as both bowlers have a lot of experience. Eathan Bosch must do well in the middle overs with JJ Smuts. Simelane and Bryce Parsons add variety to this attack, making it strong.

Dolphins Predicted Playing XI:

Sarel Erwee (c), David Miller, Hanu Viljoen (wk), Eathan Bosch, Ottneil Baartman, JJ Smuts, Daryn Dupavillon, Jason Smith, Andile Simelane, Bryce Parsons, Khaya Zondo

Dolphins Actual Playing XI:

Tshepang Dithole, Sarel Erwee, Khaya Zondo, Marques Ackerman, JJ Smuts, Andile Simelane, Bryce Parsons, Romashan Pillay, Prenelan Subrayen, Eathan Bosch, Okuhle Cele

Warriors Preview

It will be a tough test for Senuran Muthusamy and his players. They lack experience and star power compared to their opponents. The team has a poor record at this venue and must play out of skin to win this game. Muthusamy will look to inspire confidence in his team to win this contest. 

Matthew Breetzke is the best batsman in the team, and he will look to do well at the top with Jordan Hermann. Jean du Plessis, Matthew De Villiers, and Sinethemba Qeshile must build partnerships in the middle order. Senuran Muthusamy will look to do the big-hitting in the lower middle order along with Patrick Kruger as the Dolphins bowlers will test them. 

Duanne Olivier and Beyers Swanepoel must strike early with the new ball as they face a formidable batting lineup. Siya Simetu and Jason Raubenheimer must put brakes on the scoring rate in the middle overs. The team also expects a good show in the ing role from Patrick Kruger and Senuran Muthusamy. 

Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Senuran Muthusamy (c), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Jean du Plessis, Sinethemba Qeshile (wk), Patrick Kruger, Beyers Swanepoel, Duanne Olivier, Matthew De Villiers, Siya Simetu, Jason Raubenheimer

Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Matthew Breetzke, Sinethemba Qeshile, Jean du Plessis, Jordan Hermann, Beyers Swanepoel, Andile Mokgakane, Senuran Muthusamy, Jason Raubenheimer, Diego Rosier, Christopher King, Junaid Dawood

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather predictions for Durban aren't encouraging, and there are chances of showers. Batsmen will face a tough challenge batting on this wicket. The fast bowlers will enjoy the conditions as they can get the ball to move. The average first-innings score is 276 runs, and the side batting first will need 300 runs on the board.

DOL vs WAR Pitch Report

Kingsmead, Durban, is a good venue and offers something for the batsmen and bowlers. There is assistance for the fast bowlers on this surface, and batsmen can also play their strokes as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. The shorter boundaries at the venue help stroke makers play freely.

Toss: To Bowl

We may have a rain-reduced game. The wicket has soaked in a lot of moisture, and batting conditions would be challenging. In the event of rain, the side batting second would have the advantage, and thus, we expect the side winning the toss to bowl first.