Lions vs Dolphins, CSA T20 2022-23, Today Match Prediction 26 October 2022

lio vs dol Match Prediction & Analysis

CSA T20 Challenge is heating up with every match with the qualification scenarios changing after every match. All teams except Titans at the top are closely placed and just a victory separates them from the other teams. Lions after losing thier first 2 matches have secured a win and an abandoned match in their next 2 matches. Dolphins are having a rollercoaster ride so far with alternating victories and losses. Both teams will look to leapfrog the other teams with a victory in this match. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Lions Preview

Lions batting line up relies heavily on Cameron Delport and Ryan Rickelton at the top order with the likes of Dominic Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder, Evan Jones, and Imran Manack expected to do the bulk of scoring in the middle order. They have a strong core of batting with experienced players who can score big runs. 

Their bowlers restricted the opposition to 158/9 in thier 20 overs last game. Wiaan Mulder and Evan Jones were the pick of the bowlers with 2 wickets each and gave runs at less than 6 RPO last night. Malusi Siboto, Lutho Simpala, Tladi Bokako, and T Maphaka chipped in with wickets but went for runs at over 8 RPO in the match. 

KEY PLAYERS: Wiaan Mulder, Evan Jones, Cameron Delport

Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Cameron Delport, Ryan Rickelton, Van Buuren, Dominic Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder, Evan Jones, M Manack, Malusi Siboto, Lutho Simpala, Tladi Bokako, T Maphaka

Lions Actual Playing XI:

Tladi Bokako, Ryan Rickelton, Evan Jones , Mitchell Van Buuren, Tetelo Maphaka, Malusi Siboto, Muhammad Manack, Wiaan Mulder, Codi Yusuf, Ayavuya Myoli, Cameron Delport

Dolphins Preview

Dolphins posted a massive score of 191 runs in their last game with their opener Grant Roelefson playing a massive knock of 91 runs off 49 balls. Khaya Zondo played a vital supporting knock of 36 runs while Jason Smith gave a fluorish with a 12-ball 25 runs towards the end. They scored a big score despite losing three quick wickets in the match. 

Dolphins bundled out the Warriors cheaply for 68 runs. Eathan Bosch set the tone with 2 wickets in the first over and bowled a hostile spell of 4-0-8-2 in partnership with Daryn Dupavillan at the start. Prenelan Subrayen took 2 wickets to continue the damage while Ottniel Baartman dismantled the lower order with his five wicket haul. 

KEY PLAYERS: Eathan Bosch, Grant Roelefson, Ottniel Baartman

Dolphins Predicted Playing XI:

Grant Roelefson, Keegan Peterson, JJ Smuts, Dithole, Khaya Zondo, J Smith, Simelane, E Bosch, O Baartman, P Subrayen, D Dupavallion

Dolphins Actual Playing XI:

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

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch has started to do a few uneven bounce and turn as many matches are already played on these surfaces already. The weather has become sunny and clear with rains over the past week clearing out. 

Venue Details

Potchefstroom is the only venue where the matches are being played this year. We expect the average score in this match to be around 160-170 runs. 

Toss: To Bat

Both captains might opt to bat first on this pitch with slowness creeping in owing to the used nature. Chasing will become difficult on this pitch.