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Western Province vs Dolphins, CSAFS, Today Match Prediction
WPR vs DOL Win Probability
Toss Winner - Dolphins won the toss and choose to bowl first
Western Province beat Dolphins by 44 runs
Resilient Dolphins Take on Western Province in High-Stakes Cape Town Clash
- Daniel Smith scored 665 runs in 13 innings for Western Province last season at an average of 55.41, including 7 fifties and one hundred.
- Dane Paterson was Western Province's leading wicket-taker last season with 29 wickets in 13 innings at an average of 17.20.
- Tristan Luus took 21 wickets in 10 innings for Dolphins last season, while Eathan Bosch and Okuhle Cele also took 15 and 16 wickets respectively.
Dolphins to win the match.
| Tournament: | CSA 4-Day Series Division One 2026-27 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.8°C|Smoky haze |
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WPR vs DOL Match Prediction & Analysis
Western Province and Dolphins will meet in the 8th match of the CSA 1st Class Series 2026/27 Division 1 at Newlands in Cape Town.
Western Province finished 6th last season, winning 3 and losing 4 of their 7 matches. They had some good individual performances with both bat and ball, with Daniel Smith leading their batting and Dane Paterson taking the most wickets.
Dolphins had a better campaign, finishing 3rd after winning 3 of their 7 matches, losing once and having 3 matches end without a result. They have a balanced squad and will be looking to start the new season with a good result.
The two teams have had a very even head-to-head record, with both sides winning 2 of their last 5 meetings and one match ending without a result.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
WPR
L
L
W
L
L
WPR
269/10 in 47.1 5.7
274/8 in 50.0 5.48
186/7 in 44.5 4.15
CSAP_ODD
Western Province beat Boland (Rocks) by 3 wickets
185/10 in 47.1 3.92
244/7 in 50.0 4.88
CSAP_ODD
Warriors beat Western Province by 5 wickets
245/5 in 47.3 5.16
DOL
L
W
L
L
W
DOL
421/10 in 95.2 4.42
CSAFS
Titans beat Dolphins by an innings and 60 runs
157/10 in 45.4 3.44
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 7 Matches
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169/6 in 19.0
CSAT20
167/6 in 20.0
96/10 in 17.0
CSAT20
Dolphins Won By 8 wickets
99/2 in 11.1
146/7 in 20.0
CSAT20
Western Province beat Dolphins by 2 runs
148/8 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Western Province Preview
Western Province finished 6th last season with 3 wins and 4 losses from 7 matches. They have some reliable players in their squad and will hope to make a better start this time.
Daniel Smith was their leading run-scorer last season, making 665 runs in 13 innings at an average of 55.41. He also scored one hundred and seven fifties. Kyle Simmonds was another important contributor, scoring 452 runs at an average of 45.20, while Joshua van Heerden scored 379 runs in nine innings at an average of 47.37.
Valentine Kitime also scored 371 runs, including a century. Western Province therefore have several batters who can spend time at the crease and build big scores. Daniel Smith will be especially important in the middle order.
Dane Paterson was their leading bowler last season, taking 29 wickets in 13 innings at an average of 17.20. Kyle Simmonds also had a good season with 28 wickets, while Tshepo Moreki took 19 wickets and Beuran Hendricks added 16. Paterson's ability to take wickets regularly will be important at Newlands. Western Province also have enough support around him to put pressure on the Dolphins batting line-up.
Key Players: Daniel Smith, Dane Paterson, Kyle Simmonds
Western Province Predicted Playing XI:
Jiveshan Pillay, Sinalo Gobeni, David Bedingham, Daniel Smith, Kyle Verreynne, Valentine Kitime, Oliver Whitehead, Raeeq Daniels, Asakhe Tsaka, Michael Kruiskamp, Dane Paterson
Western Province Actual Playing XI:
Joshua van Heerden, Mihlali Mpongwana, Kyle Simmonds, Tshepo Moreki, Jiveshan Pillay, Sinalo Gobeni, David Bedingham, Daniel Smith, Kyle Verreynne, Raeeq Daniels, Dane Paterson
Dolphins Preview
Dolphins finished 3rd last season after winning 3 of their seven matches, losing once and having three no-results. They had a good all-round squad and will be looking to carry that form into the new campaign.
Tshepang Dithole was their leading run-scorer last season, making 515 runs in 13 innings at an average of 39.61. Bryce Parsons scored 413 runs, while Khaya Zondo added 411 runs. Eathan Bosch also made 403 runs at an average of 40.30.
Dithole was particularly useful at the top, scoring two centuries and two fifties. Dolphins have several players capable of making big scores, which gives them a good base in this game.
Tristan Luus was Dolphins' leading wicket-taker last season, taking 21 wickets in 10 innings. Okuhle Cele took 16 wickets, while Eathan Bosch added 15 wickets. Bryce Parsons also contributed with 14 wickets. Their bowling attack has a good mix of options. Luus, Cele and Bosch will be important, especially if the Newlands pitch gives the bowlers some movement and bounce.
Key Players: Tshepang Dithole, Bryce Parsons, Tristan Luus
Dolphins Predicted Playing XI:
Tshepang Dithole, Semal Pillay, Grant Roelofsen, Josh Richards, Bryce Parsons, Khaya Zondo, Romashan Pillay, Ntando Zuma, Marques Ackerman, Prenelan Subrayen, Keshav Maharaj
Dolphins Actual Playing XI:
Grant Roelofsen, Semal Pillay, Joshua Richards, Bryce Parsons, Khaya Zondo, Tristan Luus, Bayanda Majola, Marques Ackerman, Jason Smith, Prenelan Subrayen, Nqobani Mokoena, Okuhle Cele
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Cape Town on 17th September is expected to be mostly clear and comfortable for cricket. Temperatures should be around 16°C in the morning and rise towards around 20°C during the day. Winds could become stronger later in the day, while the chance of rain is expected to be low.
WPR vs DOL Pitch Report
The pitch at Newlands has been balanced in the last 10 first-class matches, with teams batting first winning three matches and teams batting second also winning three. Four matches ended in draws or without a result. The average first-innings score is 293 runs.
The numbers show that there has been no clear advantage for either batting first or chasing at this venue. The pitch should offer a good contest in this four-day game, with enough assistance for the bowlers, while batters who spend time at the crease should be able to score runs.
Score Prediction (1st Innings)
If Western Province bat first: 310-350 runs
If Dolphins bat first: 330-360 runs
Toss: To Bowl
The captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first. Newlands has had an even record between teams batting first and second in the recent first-class matches, so there is no major chasing advantage to follow. Bowling first should allow the captain to see how the pitch behaves early in the match, especially with the conditions expected to be helpful for bowlers.
Toss Prediction: Dolphins to win the coin toss
WPR vs DOL
Winning Prediction
Dolphins will be the slight favourites for this game. They had a better campaign last season, while Western Province finished in sixth place. Dolphins also have a balanced squad, with several reliable batters and a strong bowling attack.
Western Province have experienced players such as Daniel Smith, Dane Paterson, and Kyle Simmonds, so this should not be an easy game for Dolphins. The head-to-head record is also fairly even, with both teams winning two of their last five meetings. However, Dolphins’ stronger campaign last season and their balanced bowling attack give them a slight edge heading into this match.
Dolphins to win the match.
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