Dolphins vs Titans, 4-Day Franchise Series 2022-23, Today Match Prediction

dol vs tit Match Prediction & Analysis

Dolphins are currently sitting fourth in the standings and have won 2 matches and lost 1 in the series so far. The Dolphins will need this win as it will be very important for their future fixtures. A win here will propel them well into the top four of the series. They will want to continue their impressive form from the previous match to give the tough Titans a hard time.

Titans have not lost a single match yet in the series, with 2 wins and zero losses to their name they sit comfortably in the third place at the moment. Their last match was called off without a ball being bowled due to rain. They won their previous match they played, prior to the rain affected match, by a 10-wicket margin.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dolphins Preview

The Dolphins have bounced back strongly after losing their first match. They have won two matches in a row and will want to continue this winning momentum. Dolphins won their previous match by 279 runs. Batting first they posted 253 runs, Eathan Bosch was the top scorer of the innings with 53 runs to his name. In reply the opposition were bowled out for 165 runs as captain Keshav Maharaj claimed a 5 wicket haul in the process.

In the second innings opener Sarel Erwee led the charge for Dolphins scoring a magnificent 132 runs up the order. His brilliance with the bat helped dolphins post a strong total of 336 runs and give the opposition a 425 run target. Keshav Maharaj was unplayable once again in the Dolphins bowling attack as he picked up 6 wickets this time around and the opposition were bowled out for 145 runs. Dolphins will look to continue this form with the ball against Titans in their upcoming fixture.

Key players: Sarel Erwee, Keshav Maharaj, Eathan Bosch.

Dolphins Predicted Playing XI:

Sarel Erwee, Keshav Maharaj, Eathan Bosch, Tshepang Dithole, Keegan Petersen, Marques Ackerman, Khaya Zondo, Grant Roelofsen, Andile Simelane, Daryn Dupavillon, Ottniel Baartman.

Titans Preview

Titans have taken this season’s 4-day series by storm. They are unbeaten and have won back-to-back matches. They won their previous match by 10 wickets. Titans bowled first in this match and bowled their opposition out for 354 runs. Simon Harmer was the star with the ball as he picked up 7 wickets. In the batting department, the Titans batsmen were too good as they scored 449 runs and took a decisive lead in the process. Neil Brand, Dean Elgar and Heinrich Klassen scored half centuries but the star of the show was Theunis de Bruyn as he scored 101 runs in 94 balls.

In the second innings the Titans bowlers completely bamboozled the opposition batsmen as they got all out for 139 runs only, setting a target of 45 runs which was chased down easily by the Titans batsmen without losing any wicket. Simon Harmer once again stole the show for Titans, claiming 7 wickets in the second innings as well.

Key players:Theunis de Bruyn, Simon Harmer, Heinrich Klassen.

Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Theunis de Bruyn, Simon Harmer, Heinrich Klassen, Neil Brand, Dean Elgar, Sibonelo Makhanya, Jiveshan Pillay, Lungi Ngidi, Dayyan Galiem, Ayabulela Gqamane, Lizaad Williams.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pacers should be able to move the ball in the early overs on a fresh track in this match. The batters will be able to play their shots accurately if they can get set.

The weather conditions do not look very pleasing at the moment. There is a high chance of rain throughout the first half of the day. The temperatures will touch 22 degrees Celsius with light winds. Hopefully we all will get to witness a full game of cricket.

Venue Details

Dolphins VS Titans will take place at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban. Kingsmead is a cricket stadium situated in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Toss: To Bat

This Durban pitch is a traditional wicket and the team winning the toss will look to bat first here and set a big target.