KTS vs DOL Fantasy Preview:
After registering convincing victories in their respective tournament openers, the Knights and the Dolphins will square off against each other in a Pool B match of the CSA 4-day franchise series. This is the first KTS vs DOL match happening this season.
The Knights had battled the Warriors in a Cross Pool match, where they won by 179 runs. On the other hand, the Dolphins destroyed the Lions in a Pool B match by scoring 458/3 in the first innings. Sarel Erwee and Kegan Petersen played brilliantly for their team, while Keshav Maharaj took a six-wicket haul in the second innings.
All-rounder Jacques Snyman stole the show in the Cross Pool fixture between the Knights and the Warriors. He scored a century with the bat and backed it up with four wickets in the game.
This match promises to be a cracker of a contest. Another thing which makes this match special is that four of the last five meetings between these two franchises have culminated without producing a winner.
Thus, the fans will closely follow this match in South Africa. Here are a few Dream11 fantasy predictions and tips for this KTS vs DOL game.
Match details:
Knights vs Dolphins
1:30 PM
KTS vs DOL: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Mangaug Oval will favor the batsmen and the fast bowlers. The weather conditions will be overcast. There are predictions for heavy rain on the second and the third day. Thus, it is likely that another KTS vs DOL match in the CSA 4-Day Franchise Series will end in a draw.
KTS vs DOL: Probable Teams:
Knights: Matthew Kleinveldt, Jacques Snyman, Shaun von Berg, Raynard van Tonder, Pite van Biljon (C & WK), Farhaan Behradien, Petrick Kruger, Wandile Makwetu, Mbulelo Budaza, Migael Pretorius, Alfred Mothoa.
Dolphins: Sarel Erwee, Grant Roelofson (WK), Kegan Petersen, Marques Ackerman (C), Keshav Maharaj, Khaya Zondo, Senuran Muthuswamy, Ottniel Baartman, Kerwin Mungroo, Andile Phehlukwayo, Prenalen Subrayen.
Picks to consider:
As mentioned ahead, Jacques Snyman was the best player for the Knights in their first match. He can score many points in this four-day contest.
Keshav Maharaj bats higher up the order for the Dolphins. He took a six-wicket haul against the Lions last week. His current form makes him the player to watch out for in this match.
Captaincy Choices:
1. Sarel Erwee
2. Jacques Snyman
Match Prediction – Who will win today?
The conditions may not allow a proper result in this match. Both teams are quite evenly matched as well. Thus, this match is expected to end in a draw,
