Dolphins vs Western Province, CSAT20, Today Match Prediction 13 October 2024

DOL vs WPR Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Dolphins will be desperate to end their winless streak when they take on Western Province in the 19th match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2024 played at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban on Sunday.

The franchise are currently lying at the bottom of the league table after losing four matches on the bounce. Captain Keshav Maharaj will be hoping that the side can make amends and put in an improved batting performance.

On the other hand, Western Province will need to win their remaining fixtures in order to have any chance of qualifying for the playoffs of the competition. Captain Beuran Hendricks will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball against Dolphins.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dolphins Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Marques Ackermann, Jason Smith, wicket-keeper Tshepang Dithole, JJ Smuts and Bradley Porteous to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Jason Smith showed some fight with the bat for Dolphins and scored 26 runs off 33 balls with the help of three fours. Besides Smith, Bradley Porteous scored 21 runs off 20 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Daryn Dupavillon, Okhule Cele, Andile Simelane, JJ Smuts, Keshav Maharaj and Prenalan Subrayen to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Andile Simelane was the pick of the bowlers for Dolphins and claimed 4 for 19 in his four overs.

DOL Over/Under Betting Tips

Dolphins Predicted Playing XI:

Tshepang Dithole (wk), Bryce Parsons, Marques Ackerman, Jason Smith, JJ Smuts, Bradley Porteous, Andile Simelane, Prenelan Subrayen, Keshav Maharaj (c), Daryn Dupavillon, Okuhle Cele

Western Province Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Edward Moore, Kyle Verreynne, Sello Valentine Kitime, Jonathan Bird and George Linde to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, bowling all-rounder George Linde played exceedingly well for Western Province and finished the innings with the top-score of 66 runs off 31 balls with the help of two fours and six sixes.Besides Linde, Jonathan Bird scored 23 runs off 24 balls with the help of three boundaries, whereas wicket-keeper Kyle Verreynne chipped in with 18 runs off 18 balls with the help of one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Kyle Simmonds, Beuran Hendricks, Mihlali Mpongwana, Wesley Bedija and Mthiwekhaya Nabe to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Mihlali Mpongwana was pick of the bowlers for Western Province and claimed 2 for 23 in three overs.

WPR Over/Under Betting Tips

Western Province Predicted Playing XI:

Edward Moore, Jonathan Bird, Sello Valentine Kitime, Kyle Verreynne (wk), George Linde, Mihlali Mpongwana, Abdullah Bayoumy, Kyle Simmonds, Beuran Hendricks (c), Mthiwekhaya Nabe, Wesley Bedja

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Kingsmead Durban is around 150 runs. The highest total posted by Titans’ 210 for 3 against Dolphins. The match was won by Titans by 51 runs.

The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny intervals with light winds.

DOL vs WPR Pitch Report

Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban is going to host the 19th match of the 2024 CSA T20 Challenge played between Dolphins and West Province

Dolphins will take heart from the fact that they have won three matches out of the last four played against Western Province.

Total Over/Under Betting Tips

Toss: To Bat

Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban has been a great venue for batting first, with the previous two matches won by side batting first. Both the skippers will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 160 runs.