Dolphins vs Titans, CSAPODCD1_2023, Today Match Prediction 11 October 2023

DOL vs TIT Match Prediction & Analysis

Dolphins will eye its second win of the season as they take on Titans in the 15th game of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2023. The Dolphins saw their last game against the Warriors being washed away by rain. The Titans will look to bounce back after losing against the Warriors in the last game.   

Dolphins lost both games against the Titans last season, and it will be on the minds of their players. They take on a very experienced team and must put their best foot forward. The Titans have a strong batting line-up, and the side will look to leverage it in this game and move up on the points table.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

DOL

W

DOL

264/7 in 48.5 5.41

CSAPODCD1_2023

Dolphins beat North West by 3 wickets 22 Sep 2023

NWEST

263/9 in 50.0 5.26

TIT

L W

WAR

315/8 in 50.0 6.3

CSAPODCD1_2023

Warriors beat Titans by 109 runs

08 Oct 2023

TIT

207/10 in 40.1 5.15

TIT

380/7 in 50.0 7.6

CSAPODCD1_2023

Titans beat Boland (Rocks) by 237 runs 23 Sep 2023

BOL

143/10 in 33.2 4.29

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dolphins Preview

Three out of four games for Eathan Bosch's side have been abandoned due to rain. Not a single ball was bowled in the last game against the Warriors. Bosch and his men want to get a game here and do well. They play at home, and the players know the conditions well. They lost both games against the Titans last year and look for a better performance here.  

The side will need a good start in the game from Sarel Erwee and JJ Smuts, as both are capable batters. The side will need a good show in the middle order from Grant Roelofsen, Khaya Zondo, and Jason Smith, who has already hit a hundred this season. The side will need runs from Bryce Parsons and Eathan Bosch in this game.  

Their bowlers will take on a strong batting line-up, and the side will expect good spells in the game from Eathan Bosch and Daryn Dupavillon. Ottniel Baartman and Prenelan Subrayen must deliver good spells in the middle overs for the side to be in a comfortable position. Smuts and Parsons add to the bowling options.

Dolphins Predicted Playing XI:

Eathan Bosch (c), Sarel Erwee, JJ Smuts, Grant Roelofsen (wk), Khaya Zondo, Jason Smith, Bryce Parsons, Tshepang Dithole, Prenelan Subrayen, Daryn Dupavillon, Ottniel Baartman

Dolphins Actual Playing XI:

Ottneil Baartman, Sarel Erwee, JJ Smuts, Grant Roelofsen, Khaya Zondo, Jason Smith, Tshepang Dithole, Andile Simelane, Eathan Bosch, Okuhle Cele, Bryce Parsons

Titans Preview

Sibonelo Makhanya's side went down by 109 runs against the Warriors in the last game. This was after the side had started the campaign with a 237-run win in their first game. They have a strong batting line-up and experience in the bowling attack. Makhanya shall look to put the loss of the last game behind them and deliver a good show in this game.  

The side will expect a good start in the game from Dewald Brevis and Neil Brand. Rivaldo Moonsamy is in form, and he will look to add runs in the middle order with Dean Elgar and Sibonelo Makhanya. Donovan Ferreira, Dayyaan Galiem, and Corbin Bosch make it a formidable batting line-up.  

The side will need a good show from Dayyaan Galiem and Corbin Bosch as both have looked in good form. Ayabulela Gqamane and Junior Dala will look to trouble the Dolphins’ batters in the middle overs. Aaron Phangiso, Neil Brand, and Brevis add to the side’s bowling options.

Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Sibonelo Makhanya (c), Dewald Brevis, Neil Brand, Rivaldo Moonsamy (wk), Dean Elgar, Donovan Ferreira, Dayyaan Galiem, Corbin Bosch, Junior Dala, Aaron Phangiso, Ayabulela Gqamane

Titans Actual Playing XI:

Sibonelo Makhanya, Neil Brand, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Aaron Phangiso, Dewald Brevis, Dean Elgar, Donovan Ferreira, Dayyaan Galiem, Corbin Bosch, Junior Dala, Ayabulela Gqamane

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect overcast skies and rain in Durban, making it difficult for the batters. The ball should come nicely, but it will move, and batsmen must choose their strokes wisely. The side batting first will be happy to get 300 runs in this game.

DOL vs TIT Pitch Report

Kingsmead, Durban, offers good assistance to fast bowlers and batsmen, which is why it is considered among the most sporting wickets in the country. Batsmen love batting on this surface as the ball comes to the bat nicely. There is little on this track for the spinners.

Toss: To Bat

Most teams have won games batting first on this surface. It is easy to bat in the first innings as the ball shall come to the bat nicely, allowing the batters to play their natural game. The side winning the toss won’t hesitate to bat first in this game.