Match Details:
The final of the CSA 4-Day Franchise Series 2020-21 will be played between Dolphins and Titans at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, starting from 25th March.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM local time and 8:00 AM IST.
Preview:
Both the teams are coming off an impressive performance in their respective last games. In the match between Warriors and Dolphins at Port Elizabeth, Dolphins won the toss and chose to field and bundled out Warriors for only 124. All the Dolphins bowlers picked up wickets but Eathan Bosch was the best of the lot with his 3/18.
In the game between Lions and Titans, Lions won the toss and elected to bat first and scored 206 runs. Dominic Hendricks showcased the best performance with the bat for the Lions with his stunning 99. Titans failed to post a big total and they bowled out for 202. Aiden Markram’s 100 was the only bright spot in their batting. Lutho Sipamla and Kagiso Rabada picked up 5 wickets each to trigger the collapse for Titans. They, however, were able to salvage a draw.
DOL vs TT Weather Report for Final
Cloudy weather and thunderstorms are expected throughout the four days. This match is likely to get impacted due to rain and overcast conditions
Pitch Conditions/Report
The pitch is a grass0covered surface with true bounce and we can expect good seam movement of the surface. The team winning the toss should look to field first to extract maximum out of the available conditions initially
Average first innings score:
298 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 2, Tie – 1
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Injury and Availability News:
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DOL vs TT Probable Playing XI
Dolphins:
Sarel Ewee, Senuran Muthusamy, Keegan Petersen, Marques Ackerman (C), Khaya Zondo, Ruan de Swardt, Eathan Bosch, Mangaliso Mosehle, Keshav Maharaj, Daryn Dupavillon, Kerwin Mungroo
Bench
Grant Roelofsen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Prenelan Subrayen, Ottniel Baartman, L Ntanzi
Titans :
Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar (C), Neil Brand, Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock, Sibonela Makhanya, Dayyaan Galiem, Thando Ntini, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Okuhle Cele
Bench
Rubin Hermann, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Faf du Plessis, Theunis de Bruyn, Kabelo Sekhukhune, Henry Davids, Grant Thomson, Matthew Arnold, Diego Rosier, Kyle Simmonds, Lungi Ngidi, Junior Dala, Ryan Cartwright, Kwezi Gumede, Gregory Mahlokwana
DOL vs TT Top Picks for Today’s Dream 11 Match:
Aiden Markram is the man in form for Titans and has done the bulk of the scoring for them. He has scored 945 runs at an average of 94.50, including five centuries and two half-centuries
Dean Elgar is also amongst the leading run-scorers in the series and has scored 484 runs in seven matches with an average of 40.33
Keshav Maharaj has been in amazing form with the ball for Dolphins. He has picked up 34 wickets in five matches at an amazing average of 20.47.
Lizaad Williams has bowled very well for the Titans in the entire series. He has picked up 27 wickets in six games with an impressive bowling strike rate of 46.7
Keegan Petersen has proved to be a very effective batsman for the dolphins. With the bat, he has scored 468 runs at an amazing average of 46.80
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar
Vice-Captain Options – Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DOL vs TT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper –Mangaliso Mosehle, Heinrich Klaasen
Batsmen – Keegan Petersen, Sarel Erwee, Aiden Markram (C), Dean Elgar
All Rounders – Keshav Maharaj (VC), Senuran Muthusamy
Bowlers – Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams, Okuhle Cele
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DOL vs TT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper – Mangaliso Mosehle, Heinrich Klaasen
Batsmen – Keegan Petersen, Marques Ackerman, Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar (C)
All Rounders – Senuran Muthusamy (VC), Ruan de Swardt
Bowlers – Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams, Thando Ntini
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick Aiden Markram in both of your Dream11 Fantasy teams as he is in very good form throughout the series and is a key batsman for Titans.
Today’s DOL vs TT Probable Winners:
Titans are expected to win this match
