Dolphins vs Knights, CSA T20 2022-23, Today Match Prediction 28 October 2022

dol vs kng Match Prediction & Analysis

CSA T20 Challenge is coming to the final stages with teams putting their best foot forward to give themselves a best chance to qualify. Dolphins won their last 2 matches by a massive margin of 123 runs & 9 wickets and will look to continue their dream run to win this match too. Knights on the other hand have won both their completed matches so far. Both teams will look to win this match to move ahead in the points table.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dolphins Preview

Dolphins breezed to 9-wicket victory in the last game as they chased 167 runs in just 18.2 overs. Keegan Peterson (73* runs) and Grant Roelefson (44 runs) put on a 106-run opening partnership while JJ Smuts upped the ante with his unbeaten 19-ball 37 runs in the last game.

D Dupavillon and O Baartman took 5 wickets between them and gave runs at 7.5 RPO. P Subrayen (5 wickets) and Eathan Bosch (8 wickets) took crucial wickets giving runs at less than 7 RPO in this series. Their bowling unit has been on a roll and will continue to do good work in this match too.

Key Players: O Baartman, Eathan Bosch, Keegan Peterson

Dolphins Predicted Playing XI:

Grant Roelofsen (wk), Keegan Petersen, JJ Smuts, Tshepang Dithole, Khaya Zondo, Jason Smith, Andile Simelane, Eathan Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen (c), Daryn Dupavillon, Ottniel Baartman

Dolphins Actual Playing XI:

Prenelan Subrayen, Grant Roelofsen, Keegan Petersen, Ottneil Baartman, Eathan Bosch, Thando Ntini, Jason Smith, Daryn Dupavillon, Khaya Zondo, Tshepang Dithole, JJ Smuts

Knights Preview

Knights posted a good score of 179/6 in their 20 overs. Their top-4 of Gihan Cloete (23 runs), Snyman (53 runs), Van Tonder (45 runs) and Swanepoel (33 runs) played good knocks at the top. Their lower middle order did not capitalize on the good start and scored just 30-odd runs in their last 4-5 overs.

Knights bowlers bowled out the opposition to crunch a thriller by 4 runs. Gerald Coetzee picked up his second four wicket haul in this match while the trio of A Swanepoel, Budaza, and P Kruger picking up 2 wickets in the match. P Kruger held his nerve in the last over defending 12 runs and took 2 wickets. 

Top players to bet on: Gerald Coetzee, J Snyman, A Swanepoel

Knights Predicted Playing XI:

Gihahn Cloete (wk), Jacques Snyman, Raynard van Tonder, Aubrey Swanepoel (c), Patrick Kruger, Pite van Biljon, Orapeleng Motlhoaring, Gerald Coetzee, Migael Pretorius, Alfred Mothoa, Mbulelo Budaza

Knights Actual Playing XI:

Jacques Snyman, Mbongiseni Mhlanga, Gerald Coetzee, Raynard van Tonder, Mbulelo Budaza, Migael Pretorius, Gihahn Cloete, Aubrey Swanepoel, Pite van Biljon, Patrick Kruger, Orapeleng Motlhoaring

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Potchefstroom has dark and cloudy weather with 60% chances of rain on the match day. Rain might bring trouble to the teams in this match and bring the DLS equation into consideration.  

Venue Details

Senwes Park will have good pace and carry for the seamers and batters will enjoy playing on this surface. The pitch will be a nightmare for the bowlers. We expect average scores to be around 160-170 runs in this match.

Toss: To Bowl

The pitch is good to bat on and no target is safe here so we expect both captains to chase the total if they win the toss. Rain threat might also come into their minds while at the toss.