Dolphins v Warriors Prediction

The Ram Slam T20 Challenge, 2014-15, took off with unpredictable results when the top ranked team of the previous year, Dolphins, was let down by the bottom line unit, Lions, with a difference of six wickets. Knights displayed fine cricket in another game and defeated Warriors by a hefty margin of 74 runs. Dolphins will take over the latter in the fourth game of the tournament and both of them will anticipate their maiden points.

Players to watch

Dolphins will miss the services of Kyle Abbott, Imran Tahir, Ryan McLaren and David Miller since they are representing South Africa against Australia. Cody Chetty along with Vaughn van Jaarsveld scored 68 and 40 runs vs. Lions and Prenelan Subrayen managed 26 while their openers and middle order batsmen should reassess their weakness for the remaining matches. Daryn Dupavillion, Craig Alexander, Subrayen and Robbie Frylinck should add more spices to their bowling.

Wayne Parnell has been selected for the tour of Australia and his absence will count for Warriors. Craig Kieswetter was the only batsman who registered a fifty in the previous match whereas no other was able to touch the twenty runs mark. JJ Smuts, Colin Ingram, Ryan Bailey and Somila Seyibokwe will have the pressure of contributing more with the willow. Smuts was the top wicket taker with two while their regular bowlers including Andrew Birch, Ayabulela Gqamane and Lundi Mbane can get back their rhythm.

Time & Venue

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 @ 16:00 GMT, 18:00 local at Kingsmead, Durban.

Weather

Chances of rain with the temperatures around 17-24ᵒC.

Toss

Dolphins can change their tactics as compared to their first game and may chase while Warriors will opt to field first as well.

The Pitch

An ideal wicket for the shortest version of the game.

Teams

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

Warriors – Colin Ingram (C), JJ Smuts, Craig Kieswetter, Ryan Bailey, Colin Ackermann, Simon Harmer, Somila Seyibokwe, Andrew Birch, Sisanda Magala, Ayabulela Gqamane, Lundi Mbane.

Prediction

Dolphins can taste their first victory of the event.