Match Details:
The 9th match of the CSA 4-Day Franchise Series, 2020-21 will be played between Dolphins and Cape Cobras at the Kingsmead, Durban.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM Local Time, 1:30 PM IST.
Preview:
It’s the third cross pool game where Dolphins will take on Cape Cobras at Kingsmead which happens to be the home ground for the Dolphins. Dolphins have played two Pool B games so far winning and losing one each. It will be their first Cross Pool game and they would have the home advantage for this important encounter.
Cape Cobras, on the other hand, have also played two games but they have played one Pool A match which they lost to Titans while their Cross Pool game against Lions was drawn. They are winless at the moment and would want to open their account by thrashing the Dolphins in their own backyard and gain some confidence going forward.
DOL vs CC Weather Report for Match 9:
The weather doesn’t look good at Durban as scattered thunderstorms are predicted during the course of this match for all 4 days. Humidity will be high, and the temperature will hover between 22 to 26 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The track at Kingsmead is very well balanced. It is good for batting in the first two days with some assistance to fast bowlers. As the match progresses the spinners come into action as the ball turns and grips off the surface.
Average first innings score:
358 (In the previous game played at this venue)
Chasing team’s record:
Won: 1, Lost: 0, Drawn: 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
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DOL vs CC Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Dolphins:
Sarel Erwee, Grant Roelofsen (wk), Keegan Petersen, Marques Ackerman (c), Khaya Zondo, Senuran Muthusamy, Andile Phehlukwayo, Ruan de Swardt, Keshav Maharaj, Ottniel Baartman, Lifa Ntanzi
Bench:
Keith Dudgeon, Mangaliso Mosehle, Prenelan Subrayen
Cape Cobras:
Janneman Malan, Pieter Malan, Zubayr Hamza (c), Tony de Zorzi, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Onke Nyaku, George Linde, Nandre Burger, Tshepo Moreki, Isma-eel Gafieldien, Ziyaad Abrahams
Bench:
Jonathan Bird, Imran Manack, Akhona Mnyaka, Aviwe Mgijima, Jason Smith, Calvin Savage, David Schierhout, Corbin Bosch
DOL vs CC Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Kyle Verreynne, the wicketkeeper-batsman, has been in tremendous form scoring twin fifties in the previous game. He has amassed 247 runs at an average of 61.75 from 4 innings.
George Linde, the all-rounder, picked up two wickets in the first innings and scored 69 runs in the second innings to help his side draw the previous match against the Lions.
Sarel Erwee is the leading run-scorer so far with 324 runs to his name from 4 innings. He averages 108 and has a high score of 199.
Keegan Petersen has compiled 227 runs at an average of 75.66. His best score is 173.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sarel Erwee, Kyle Verreynne
Vice-Captain Options – Keegan Petersen, George Linde
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DOL vs CC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Kyle Verreynne (C)
Batsmen – Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen (VC), Marques Ackerman, Zubayr Hamza
All-rounders – George Linde, Ruan de Swardt
Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Lifa Ntanzi, Tshepo Moreki, Ziyaad Abrahams
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DOL vs CC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Kyle Verreynne
Batsmen – Sarel Erwee (C), Keegan Petersen, Janneman Malan, Tony de Zorzi
All-rounders – George Linde (VC), Ruan de Swardt, Senuran Muthusamy
Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Ottniel Baartman, Ziyaad Abrahams
Expert Advice:
The track slows down in the last two days and helps spinners. It is advisable to have at least 1-2 spinners in your Dream11 fantasy team for this match.
Today’s DOL vs CC Probable Winners:
Dolphins are expected to win this match.
