Match Details:
The Final of the Momentum One Day Cup 2021 will be played between Dolphins and Highveld Lions on 4th February at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.
The match is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST (10:00 AM local time) and it will be streamed live on Super Sports and CSN channels.
Preview:
After finishing at the top of their respective pools, Dolphins and Highveld Lions will lock horns with each other in the final of the Momentum One Day Cup 2021. Highveld Lions won 3 out of 4 games to qualify easily for the knockout stage. Both of their batsmen and bowlers are in red hot form. Their last match against Knights got abandoned due to rain and they got through the Finals because of the highest pool rankings.
On the other side, Dolphins got to play only two games in Pool A, as the rest of their Pool games were affected by the rain. They won both of the matches and topped the points table. In the Semi-Final, they defeated Cape Cobras by 3 wickets. They are unbeaten in this tournament so far and they will look forward to continuing their winning momentum in Finals also, so as to get their hands on this coveted trophy.
DOL vs HL Weather Report for Final:
The weather at Potchefstroom doesn’t look promising at all. There is a prediction of thunderstorms throughout the day with an 80% chance of precipitation.
Pitch Report:
The pitch will carry on that extra moisture because of rain for the last couple of days. The forecast suggests it will be raining throughout the day. The team winning the toss should bowl first, keeping the DLS method in their mind.
Average first innings score:
247 (Last three matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Australian players will need NOCs from Cricket Australia to play IPL 2021
Injury & Availability News:
The South African T20I squad has already arrived in Pakistan. Accordingly, the national team players will not be available for this match.
DOL vs HL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Dolphins:
Mangaliso Mosehle, Eathan Bosch, Grant Roelofsen, Marques Ackerman, Ruan de Swardt, Khaya Zondo, Senuran Muthusamy, Robbie Frylink, Prenelan Subrayen (c), Kerwin Mungroo, Ottniel Baartman.
Bench:
Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Andile Mogakane, Michael Erlank, Lifa Ntanzi, Keith Dudgeon, Andile Simelane.
Highveld Lions:
Wesley Marshall, Dominic Hendricks, Mitchell Van Buuren, Kagiso Rapulana, Nicky van den Bergh, Nono Pongolo, Delano Potgieter, Malusi Siboto, Sisanda Magala, Aaron Phangiso (c), Eldred Hawken.
Bench:
Tladi Bokako, Johannes Diseko.
DOL vs HL Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Grant Roelofsen is the second-highest run-scorer in this season so far. He has scored 191 runs in just three innings this season, with two consecutive half-centuries in the first two matches. He will open the innings for Dolphins once again.
Dominic Hendricks is the highest run-scorer for Lions in this tournament. He has scored 167 runs in 4 innings at an average of 55.66.
Ruan de Swardt has 5 wickets in just 2 innings in the group stage. His all-round abilities make him a good pick for your XI.
Senuran Muthusamy is in brilliant form this season with both bat and ball. He has scored 132 runs and also picked up 5 wickets in just 3 matches he played.
Delano Potgieter has been in decent form with both bat and ball. He has scored 159 runs at an average of 79.50 and also scalped 3 wickets at an economy of just 4.47.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Senuran Muthusamy, Dominic Hendricks
Vice-Captain Options – Grant Roelofsen, Delano Potgieter
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DOL vs HL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Grant Roelofsen, Nicky van den Bergh
Batters – Wesley Marshall, Dominic Hendricks, Ruan de Swardt
All-Rounders – Senuran Muthusamy (c), Robbie Frylinck, Delano Potgieter (vc)
Bowlers – Aaron Phangiso, Eldred Hawken, Prenelan Subrayen
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DOL vs HL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Grant Roelofsen (vc)
Batters – Kagiso Rapulana, Marques Ackermann, Dominic Hendricks (c), Ruan de Swardt
All-Rounders – Senuran Muthusamy, Robbie Frylinck, Delano Potgieter
Bowlers – Malusi Siboto, Sisanda Magala, Prenelan Subrayen
Expert Advice:
Pick all-rounders as a multiplier in any one of your Dream11 Fantasy team, as they can give you some crucial points with both bat and ball.
Today’s DOL vs HL Probable Winners:
Dolphins are expected to win this match.
