Dolphins (DOL) will take on North West (NWD) in the 16th game of the CSA T20 Challenge, 2024. The match will be played at the Kingsmead, Durban on 17th March at 05:30 PM IST.
DOL vs NWD (Dolphins vs North West), Match 16 - Match Information
Match: Dolphins vs North West, Match 16
Date: 17th March, 2024
Time: 05:30 PM IST
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
DOL vs NWD (Dolphins vs North West), Match 16 Preview
Dolphins have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while North West have also played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
CSA T20 Challenge, 2024 Points Table
The points table of CSA T20 Challenge, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | +1.461 |
| LIO | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | +1.528 |
| WEP | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | +1.193 |
| DOL | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | +0.105 |
| TIT | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | +0.224 |
| NWD | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | +0.441 |
| ROC | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.742 |
| TUS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.783 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 6 of the CSA T20 Challenge, 2022 where Ottniel Baartman scored the highest fantasy points for Dolphins with 107 match fantasy points while Kerwin Mungroo topped the fantasy points leaderboard for North West with 60 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Dolphins against Rocks, Dolphins beat Boland by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Dolphins was Grant Roelofsen who scored 107 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against AET Tuskers, North West Dragons beat AET Tuskers by 125 runs. The top fantasy player for North West was Rubin Hermann who scored 145 fantasy points.
DOL vs NWD, Kingsmead, Durban Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Kingsmead, Durban is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 154 runs. The pitch at the Kingsmead, Durban is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Kingsmead, Durban
The temperature is expected to be around 22°C and humidity is expected to be around 83%. Winds at a speed of 5.13 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 80% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
DOL vs NWD, Head-to-Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, North West Dragons have lost all their matches. North West Dragons do not have a good record against Dolphins. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Dolphins will win this match. Dolphins' bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for North West Dragons.
DOL vs NWD Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeka-eel Prince | 5 | 110 | 22 | 0 | - | 58, 8, 15, 21, 8 | - |
| Rubin Hermann | 5 | 227 | 45.4 | 0 | - | 102, 90, 1, 3, 31 | - |
| Bradley Porteous | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 1 | 5 | 17, 15, 0, 20 | 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Meeka-eel Prince
Meeka-eel Prince is a wicket-keeper with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 58, 8, 15, 21 and 8 runs averaging 22 per match.
- Rubin Andrew Hermann
Rubin Hermann is a wicket-keeper with an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Rubin Hermann is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 227 runs at an average of 45.4 per match.
- Bradley Gary Porteous
Bradley Porteous is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Bradley Porteous is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent few matches, he has scored 17, 15, 0 and 20 runs at an average of 17.3 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
DOL vs NWD Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottniel Baartman | 4 | 2 | - | 6 | 16 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 1, 1 |
| Bamanye Xenxe | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Okuhle Cele | 5 | 0 | - | 6 | 14.7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
- Ottniel Emile Graham Baartman
Ottniel Baartman is a bowler with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the recently played few matches, Ottniel Baartman has taken 2, 2, 0, 1 and 1 wickets at an average of 16. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 3, 2, 4 and 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Bamanye Xenxe
Bamanye Xenxe is a bowler with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent few matches, this player has taken 1, 1, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 33.3. Bamanye Xenxe has done well against this opposition, taking 4, 0 and 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Okuhle Abonga Cele
Okuhle Cele is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches, Okuhle Cele has taken 2, 2, 0, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 14.7. He has had a good time at this venue as in the last 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
DOL vs NWD Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Smuts | 3 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 33 | 0, 0, 0, 30, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Migael Pretorius | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 3 | 16.7 | 11, 0, 0, 0, 11 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 3 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 34.5 | 0, 14, 9, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
- Jon-Jon Trevor Smuts
JJ Smuts is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. JJ Smuts has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played few matches, this player has scored 0, 0, 0, 30 and 0 runs. JJ Smuts also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 1 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 1, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches.
- Migael Pretorius
Migael Pretorius can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Migael Pretorius has scored 22 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 1, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 16.7 per match. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3, 0, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches. Migael Pretorius has a good record at this venue as in the last few matches he played here, he has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets.
- Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo
Andile Phehlukwayo is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Andile Phehlukwayo is a left-handed batter. In the recent few matches, he has scored 0, 14, 9, 0 and 0 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
DOL vs NWD Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubin Hermann | 5 | 227 | 45.4 | 0 | - | 102, 90, 1, 3, 31 | - |
| Senuran Muthusamy | 3 | 47 | 23.5 | 3 | 17 | 3, 0, 0, 11, 33 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Grant Roelofsen | 5 | 129 | 32.3 | 0 | - | 71, 13, 2, 17, 26 | - |
| Meeka-eel Prince | 5 | 110 | 22 | 0 | - | 58, 8, 15, 21, 8 | - |
| Bryce Parsons | 4 | 114 | 38 | 0 | - | 47, 62, 5, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Okuhle Cele | 5 | 0 | - | 6 | 14.7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
The top point-getters for Dolphins are Grant Roelofsen with 107 match fantasy point, Bryce Parsons with 80 match fantasy points and Okuhle Cele with 72 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for North West Dragons are Rubin Hermann with 145 match fantasy points, Senuran Muthusamy with 116 match fantasy points and Meeka-eel Prince with 81 match fantasy points.
DOL vs NWD Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottniel Baartman | 4 | 2 | - | 6 | 16 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 1, 1 |
| Bamanye Xenxe | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Okuhle Cele | 5 | 0 | - | 6 | 14.7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
| Eathan Bosch | 3 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 52.5 | 0, 0, 6, 0, 14 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| JJ Smuts | 3 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 33 | 0, 0, 0, 30, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
- Ottniel Emile Graham Baartman
Ottniel Baartman is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ottniel Baartman has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last few matches, this player has taken 2, 2, 0, 1 and 1 wickets at an average of 16. Ottniel Baartman has been successful against this team, taking 3, 2, 4 and 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Bamanye Xenxe
Bamanye Xenxe is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Bamanye Xenxe has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 1, 1, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 33.3. Bamanye Xenxe has a good record against this opponent, taking 4, 0 and 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Okuhle Abonga Cele
Okuhle Cele is a bowler with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 14.7.
- Eathan Bosch
Eathan Bosch is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Eathan Bosch is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 52.5. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2 and 3 wickets in recent matches. Eathan Bosch has a good record at this venue as in the recent 3 matches he played here, he has taken 0, 0, 2, 1 and 1 wickets.
- Jon-Jon Trevor Smuts
JJ Smuts is an all-rounder with an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, JJ Smuts has scored 30 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 1 wickets. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 1, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches. JJ Smuts has bowled well at this venue as in the last 3 matches he played here, he has taken 2 wickets.
DOL vs NWD Squad Information
Dolphins (DOL) Squad: JJ Smuts, David Miller, Khaya Zondo, Prenelan Subrayen, Sarel Erwee, Keshav Maharaj, Daryn Dupavillon, Jason Smith, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tshepang Dithole, Marques Ackerman, Grant Roelofsen, Ottniel Baartman, Eathan Bosch, Okuhle Cele, Bradley Porteous, Bryce Parsons, Odirile Modimokoane, Andile Simelane, Slade van Staden, Theesan Naicker, Tristan Luus, Tristan Naicker and Sean Gilson
North West (NWD) Squad: Grant Mokoena, Lesiba Ngoepe, Wihan Lubbe, Senuran Muthusamy, Lesego Senokwane, Migael Pretorius, Kerwin Mungroo, Raynard van Tonder, Ruan de Swardt, Rubin Hermann, Bamanye Xenxe, Gideon Peters, Duan Jansen, Caleb Seleka, Irvin Modimokoane, Tahir Isaacs, Ronan Hermann, Meeka-eel Prince, Calvin King and Tumelo Mokoena
DOL vs NWD Possible Playing XI
Dolphins (DOL) Possible Playing XI: Grant Roelofsen, Bradley Porteous, Jason Smith, Khaya Zondo, Ottniel Baartman, Okuhle Cele, Daryn Dupavillon, Bryce Parsons, Andile Phehlukwayo, JJ Smuts and Prenelan Subrayen
North West (NWD) Possible Playing XI: Rubin Hermann, Meeka-eel Prince, Raynard van Tonder, Lesiba Ngoepe, Bamanye Xenxe, Caleb Seleka, Irvin Modimokoane, Migael Pretorius, Senuran Muthusamy, Ruan de Swardt and Wihan Lubbe
DOL vs NWD Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Rubin Hermann and Meeka-eel Prince
Batters: Lesiba Ngoepe and Grant Mokoena
All-Rounders: Migael Pretorius, JJ Smuts and Prenelan Subrayen
Bowlers: Ottniel Baartman, Bamanye Xenxe, Okuhle Cele and Eathan Bosch
Captain: Meeka-eel Prince
Vice-Captain: Eathan Bosch
Photo credit: Alamy
