Cricket Free Tips | CSA 4-Day Franchise Series 2020, Pool B: Knights vs Dolphins

The Knights will aim to continue their winning momentum after defeating Warriors in a Cross-Pool match by 179 runs when they meet Dolphins in Pool B. Four of the last five games between both teams have ended in a draw. The fans would therefore hope to at least get a winner in this contest.

They defeated the Lions by nine wickets in a Pool B encounter, coming to the Dolphins’ tournament-opener. By putting 458 runs on the board, their batsmen stole the show with the loss of only three wickets in the first innings. As the Knights’ batting unit also did a fine job with the bat against the Warriors, this contest will be neck-and-neck.

Weather 

Heavy thunderstorms are anticipated. As another fixture between these two teams appears likely to culminate in a stalemate, the temperature will be around 24 degrees Celsius.

Pitch 

In the previous season, Mangaung Oval hosted two matches, both of which ended with a draw. Here, the batsmen achieved tremendous success, while the weather conditions for this match would benefit the fast bowlers.

Playing XIs:

Knights:

Pite van Biljon (c&wk), Matthew Kleinveldt, Jacques Snyman, Raynard van Tonder, Farhaan Behardien, Petrick Kruger, Alfred Mothoa, Shaun von Berg, Mbulelo Budaza, Migael Pretorius, Wandile Makwetu

Dolphins:

Marques Ackerman (c), Grant Roelofson (wk), Kegan Petersen, Sarel Erwee, Keshav Maharaj, Khaya Zondo, Senuran Muthuswamy, Andile Phehlukwayo, Prenalen Subrayen, Kerwin Mungroo, Ottniel Baartman

Knights vs Dolphins Dream 11:

Jacques Snyman (c), Grant Roelofsen (wk), Pite van Biljon (wk), Kegan Petersen, Marques Ackerman, Sarel Erwee, Andile Phehlukwayo, Sariyen Muthuswamy, Keshav Maharaj, Shaun von Berg, Mbulelo Budaza

In the first match, wicket-keeper batsman Grant Roelofsen got out for a duck. That does not alter the fact that he is an incredibly talented player with a top-class average of over 40. In this game, he can be helped to perform well, and it is advisable to pick him from both your Dream11 Fantasy teams. This match could end with Dolphins win at the super over according to our cricket expert.