Preview:
Western Province will take on defending champions Dolphins in the Division 1 match of the CSA 4-Day Franchise Cup 2021/22, which is starting from October 29th. Western Province have got plenty of talented cricketers in the likes of Kyle Verreynne, Zubayr Hamza and Beuran Hendricks.
Dolphins went on to beat Titans in the final by an innings and 76 runs to clinch the trophy last year. They are a perfectly balanced unit, and will look forward to starting this year’s campaign on a positive note.
Match Details:
Western Province vs Dolphins, Division 1
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Date & Time: October 29th– November 1st at 1:30 PM IST and 10:00 AM Local Time
Pitch Report:
Traditionally, the surface here at the Newlands favours the quick bowlers on the first 2 days, and later on, the wicket is expected to become flat and making it easy for the batters to score runs. Whoever wins the toss should bowl first.
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Probable Playing XIs for WEP vs DOL:
Western Province
Kyle Verreynne, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Jonathan Bird, Wayne Parnell, Kyle Simmonds, Mohammad Yaseen Vallie, Mihlali Mpongwana, Beuran Hendricks, Basheeru-Deen Walters, Nandre Burger
Dolphins
Grant Roelofsen, Sarel Erwee, Marques Ackerman, Keegan Petersen, Thamsanqa Khumalo, Prenelan Subrayen, Khaya Zondo, Eathan Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon, Kerwin Mungroo, Ottneil Baartman
Top Picks for WEP vs DOL Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Western Province
Zubayr Hamza has represented South Africa in 5 Test matches. He has scored 181 runs in 10 innings, with the highest score of 62. He has scored 4815 runs in his 71 first-class matches at an average of 47.2, with the highest score of 222*.
Kyle Verreynne is still in the early stages of his career at the highest level. He has featured in 2 Tests and 8 ODI matches for South Africa. He has an impressive record in the domestic circuit, where he has scored 3306 runs in 47 first-class matches at an average of 54.19.
Top Picks – Dolphins
Sarel Erwee was the leading run-scorer for Dolphins in the last season. In 8 matches, he hammered 569 runs at an average of 47.41, which includes 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries.
Keegan Petersen made a huge impact for Dolphins with the bat last year. In 8 matches, he mustered 484 runs at an average of 44, with the highest score of 173.
WEP vs DOL Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (Last Season) |
| Zubayr Hamza | 253 runs |
| Kyle Verreynne | 680 runs |
| Sarel Erwee | 569 runs |
| Keegan Petersen | 484 runs |
| Marques Ackerman | 366 runs |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WEP vs DOL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keegan Petersen, Kyle Verreynne (c), Khaya Zondo, Sarel Erwee (vc), Zubayr Hamza, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Wayne Parnell, Beuran Hendricks, Daryn Dupavillon, Kerwin Mungroo
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WEP vs DOL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Kyle Verreynne, Grant Roelofsen (vc), Tony de Zorzi, Sarel Erwee, Zubayr Hamza (c), Marques Ackerman, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Simmonds, Beuran Hendricks, Daryn Dupavillon, Ottneil Baartman
WEP vs DOL Probable Winners:
Dolphins are expected to win this match.
