Dolphins vs. Perth Scorchers Prediction

The supreme tournament of the world in the shortest versions of the game, 2014 Champions League Twenty20 has started in India where top ranking teams of their respective countries are fighting for the title. Dolphins became the kings of South African Ram Slam T20 Challenge 2013-14 after beating Cape Cobras whereas Perth Scorchers defeated Hobart Hurricanes in the 2013-14 Big Bash  League in Australia. Both strong units of Proteas and Kangaroos will start their battle in the 2014 CLT20.

Players to watch

Cameron Delport, Morne van Wyk, Cody Chetty and Vaughn van Jaarsveld were among runs in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge, 2013-14 whereas Kyle Abbott, Robbie Frylinck, Craig Alexander and Keshav Maharaj impressed with their bowling.

Craig Simmons, Mitchell Marsh, Adam Voges, Simon Whiteman were the main batsmen of Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League, 2013-14. Their bowling department will be looked after by Yasir Arafat, Jason Behrendorff, Brad Hogg and Nathan Coulter-Nile.

Time & Venue

Saturday, September 20, 2014 @ 10:30 GMT, 16:00 local at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh.

Weather

A beautiful and sunny weather for the game with temperatures around 22-32ᵒC.

Toss

The winning captain will opt to bat first.

The Pitch

The lively wicket will equally assist the bowlers and batsmen under superb playing conditions.

Teams

Dolphins – Morne van Wyk (C), Kyle Abbott, Craig Alexander, Cody Chetty, Cameron Delport, Daryn Dupavillon, Robbie Frylinck, Keshav Maharaj, Sibonelo Makhanya, Andile Phehlukwayo, Daryn Smit, Prenelan Subrayen, Jonathan Vandiar, Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Khaya Zondo.

Perth Scorchers – Adam Voges (C), Ashton Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Michael Beer, Jason Behrendorff, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Brad Hogg, Simon Mackin, Mitchell Marsh, Joel Paris, Craig Simmons, Ashton Turner, Sam Whiteman, Yasir Arafat.

Prediction

Perth Scorchers looks like a formidable side and can win the encounter.