DOL vs ROC Dream11 Prediction: Match 1, CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dolphins vs Boland Dream11 Team

The inaugural match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division 1 is set to take place at Kingsmead, Durban on 16th September at 04:30 PM IST. Here are a few tips to help you create your DOL vs ROC Dream11 team.

Dolphins vs Rocks, Match 1

16th September, 04:30 PM IST

Kingsmead, Durban

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DOL vs ROC Match Preview

The CSA Provincial One Day Challenge Division One for the season 2023 24 is scheduled to start on 16th September. Eight formidable teams are set to battle it out, with each squad slated to engage in seven thrilling matches, all with the coveted trophy in their sights!

The first game of the tournament will feature the Dolphins against Rocks at Kingsmead Durban from 4:30 PM IST. The Dolphins finished last in the previous edition of the tournament having won only two games from 7 matches and earning 8 points. On the other hand, Rocks had finished 4^th securing 14 points in the tournament by winning three games from 7 matches. Both teams will aim to launch their campaign with a strong start in the upcoming game.

Team Form Guide:

DOL (recent first): L L W L L
ROC (recent first): L W W W L

Kingsmead, Durban Pitch Report

The Kingsmead pitch in Durban, South Africa, typically offers assistance to both batters and bowlers. It tends to be batting-friendly early on, with good bounce and carry. However, as the match progresses, spinners can find turn and variable bounce, making it challenging for batters. Fast bowlers can exploit the conditions with the new ball. Overall, it’s a well-balanced pitch that offers something for everyone over the course of a match.

DOL Playing 11

Tshepang Dithole(wk)
JJ Smuts
Bryce Parsons
Sarel Erwee
Jason Smith
Andile Phehlukwayo
Eathan Bosch
Prenelan Subrayen (c)
Daryn Dupavillon
Odirile Modimokoane
Ottniel Baartman

Dolphins Team News

All players are available for selection.
Prenelan Subrayen is expected to lead the side.
Tshepang Dithole is expected to keep the wickets.

DOL Key Players

Jason Smith vs Rocks in One Day

Jason Smith is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from the Dolphins. In the last season of the CSA Provincial One Day Challenge Division One, he was the second-highest run-scorer, scoring a total of 217 runs from 7 matches at an average of 31 and a highest score of 89 runs. He will be keen to replicate his last year’s performance this time too.

Last 5 performances in One Day	One Day matches, wickets and economy	One Day matches, runs and average	One Day performance at Kingsmead	Captain or Vice-captain Choice
7, 1, 51, 89, 19	60 matches, 36 wickets & 5.78 economy	60 matches, 1408 runs & 30.60 average	7, 1, 51	✅

Andile Phehlukwayo Stats vs Rocks in One Day

Andile Phehlukwayo is a left-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler from the Dolphins. He had the highest wickets for his team last year, picking up 12 wickets at an average of 21.41 and an economy of 5.9. He will definitely be a player to watch out for in this year’s edition as well.

Last 5 performances in One Day	One Day matches, wickets and economy	One Day matches, runs and average	ODI performance at Kingsmead	Captain or Vice-captain Choice
1 & 1/50, 5 & 0/28, 14 & 4/35, 12 & 1/28, 4 & 3/62	134 matches, 154 wickets & 5.71 economy	134 matches, 1972 runs & 27.01 average	5 & 0/28, 14 & 4/35, 12 & 1/28, 4 & 3/62	✅

ROC Playing 11

Shaun Von Berg
Christian Jonker
Ferisco Adams
Janneman Malan
Micheal Copeland
Clyde Fortuin(wk)
Keegan Petersen
Stiaan van Zyl
Imran Manack
Achille Cloete
Hardus Viljoen

ROCKS Team News

All players are available for selection.
Clyde Fortuin will be keeping the wickets.

ROC Key Players

Shaun Von Berg Stats vs Dolphins in One Day

Shaun von Berg is a right-handed batter and leg-break bowler from Boland. He was the highest run scorer for his team in the last year’s edition scoring a total of 206 runs in seven matches at a fantastic average of 103. He will surely be riding high on confidence as he enters into this year’s tournament.

Last 5 performances in One Day	One Day matches, wickets and economy	One Day matches, runs and average	One Day performance at Kingsmead	Captain or Vice-captain Choice
20* & 1/37, DNB & 3/19, 58* & 0/40, 33* & 1/67, 47* & 1/64	130 matches, 462 wickets & 3.26 economy	130 matches 4372 runs and 29.20 average	–		✅

Hardus Viljoen Stats vs Dolphins in One Day

Viljoen from Boland had been the leading wicket-taker for his team in the last year’s edition picking up 13 wickets at an economy of 4.61 in six matches that he had played. He will look to start strong in this year’s campaign as well.

Last 5 performances in One Day	One Day matches, wickets and economy	One Day matches, runs and average	One Day performance at Kingsmead	Captain or Vice-captain Choice
1/45, 0/29, 2/33, 4/66	106 matches, 152 wickets & 5.82 economy	106 matches, 745 runs & 15.52 average	–	✅

Who win the DOL vs ROC match?

Rocks finished 4^th in last year’s tournament whereas the Dolphins finished last!
If the performances from the last edition are taken into account, then definitely Rocks will start as favorites in this year’s tournament.
But one should not also completely write off the Dolphins as it is a new start to the tournament in the new season. Thus, every team will look to write a new story.

According to the Dolphins vs Rocks today match prediction, Boland is expected to get over the line and win this DOL vs ROC Dream11 Prediction.