The CSA T20 Challenge is heating up and up next, we have the Dolphins taking on the North West Dragons in the 20th game of the tournament.
Dolphins have had a roller coaster ride in this tournament so far, they have managed to win two and lost the other two matches. They currently sit at the 5th spot in the standings with 8 points to their name. They need to be more persistent in their performances if they want to move up in the points table.
North West Dragons are just above Dolphins in the points table and occupy the 4th spot in the standings with 9 points. They had lost their last two matches against Western Province and Rocks. They are looking to get back to the winning ways.
The match between the Dolphins and the North West Dragons is scheduled to take place on the 18th of February, 2022 at St.George’s Park, Port Elizabeth.
CSA T20 Challenge – Dolphins vs North West Dragons – Pitch Report
It’s a well-maintained surface and has produced good results in this tournament. As usual, there is more help for the seamers and the batters need to work hard in the middle phases of the game. Anything over 160 is a good score on this wicket.
CSA T20 Challenge – Dolphins vs North West Dragons – Probable XI
Dolphins
Bryce Parsons, Grant Roelofsen (wk), Khaya Zondo, David Miller, Jason Smith, Andile Phehlukwayo, Ruan De Swardt, Prenelan Subrayen (c), Daryn Dupavillon, Thando Ntini, Ottneil Baartman
North West Dragons
Wesley Marshall, Senuran Muthusamy, Nicky van der Bergh (c & wk), Tahir Isaacs, Dwaine Pretorius, Delano Potgieter, Lesego Senokwane, Nono Pongolo, Duan Jansen, Caleb Seleka, Johannes Diseko
CSA T20 Challenge – Dolphins vs North West Dragons – Players to Watch
David Miller
He is an experienced campaigner in the T20 scene and in this tournament, he has amassed 158 runs from four matches for the Dolphins and has contributed with his great fielding as well. He is a known entity in the T20 scene and is a safe and effective pick for your fantasy lineup.
Jason Smith
An all-rounder who is doing great in the middle order is Jason Smith. He has added a sense of balance to the Dolphins’ lineup and so far in the tournament, he has scored 83 runs from four games and has even scalped 6 wickets.
Dwaine Pretorius
He is one of the key players for the North West Dragons and has scored 102 runs from four games in the tournament. He has even picked up two wickets so far and we are sure to see him make an impact in this game as well.
Wesley Marshall
He has set himself up as the main batter for the Dragons and has so far, scored 108 runs from four innings. He is a player who loves scoring runs and we are sure to see him score a bunch more in the upcoming game.
CSA T20 Challenge – Dolphins vs North West Dragons – Fantasy Lineup No.1
Wicket Keeper – Grant Roelofsen
Batters – David Miller, Jason Smith, Wesley Marshall
All-Rounders – Dwaine Pretorius, Senuran Muthusamy, Delano Potgieter, Ruan de Swardt
Bowlers – Johannes Diseko, Thando Ntini, Caleb Seleka
CSA T20 Challenge – Dolphins vs North West Dragons – Fantasy Lineup No.2
Wicket Keeper – Grant Roelofsen
Batters – David Miller, Jason Smith (c), Wesley Marshall, Khaya Zondo
All-Rounders – Senuran Muthusamy (vc), Dwaine Pretorius, Ruan de Swardt
Bowlers – Caleb Seleka, Johannes Diseko, Duan Jansen
CSA T20 Challenge – Dolphins vs North West Dragons – Predicted Winner
Looking at the current run of form, we expect to see the Dolphins to get the win against the North West Dragons.