CSA T20 Challenge 2019, Match 5: Dolphins vs Highveld Lions: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The Dolphins and Lions will face off on Wednesday night at the Kingsmead in Durban. The Dolphins started their season with a close win against the VKB Knights which was also played in Durban. The Knights were cruising at 56/1 in the 6th over before the Dolphins pulled the things back to restrict them to 133/8. The home team lost six wickets before they completed the chase with nine balls to spare.

On the other hand, the Highveld Lions started their campaign with a close defeat. Their game against the Cape Cobras took multiple twists before they ended six runs short of the target. The Lions needed 47 runs from the last 19 deliveries for a win chasing a target of 170. The next 12 balls yielded 39 runs before they lost four wickets for only two runs when eight were needed from the last 7 balls.

Match Details:

The 5th match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2019 will be played between Dolphins and Highveld Lions at the Kingsmead in Durban.

The match starts at 6:00 PM local time (4:00 PM GMT) (9:30 PM IST).

Pitch Condition/Report:

The last time the Kingsmead in Durban hosted a full 20-over Twenty20 that started at 6:00 PM local time was back in 2016 March. The night T20s hosted by this venue have either been washed out or reduced matches due to rain. The recent most completed T20s here produced scores under 160 and the chasing teams have had higher success.

Average 1st innings score: 153 (Last five completed T20 matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 1

Probable Playing XIs:

Dolphins:

Sarel Erwee, Morne van Wyk (WK), Cody Chetty, Khaya Zondo (C), Marques Ackerman, Sibonelo Makhanya, Keshav Maharaj, Eathan Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Lwandiswa Zuma, Daryn Dupavillon.

Bench: N/A.

Highveld Lions:

Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma (C), Wihan Lubbe, Dwaine Pretorius, Wiaan Mulder, Nono Pongolo, Bjorn Fortuin, Malusi Siboto, Beuran Hendricks.

Bench: Aaron Phangiso, Nicky van den Bergh, Kagiso Rapulana, Migael Pretorius.

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Power Picks:

Ryan Rickelton didn’t have a great time at the Momentum One-Day Cup but the last couple of weeks have been fruitful for him with the bat. He scored a brilliant 126 against Dolphins in the last game of the One-Day Cup. Rickelton started the CSA T20 with a solid 69-run knock and will hope to continue the form.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Sarel Erwee, Prenelan Subrayen, Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton

Vice-captain options – Morne van Wyk, Dwaine Pretorius, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj

Suggested Playing XI #1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Ryan Rickelton (C)

Batters – Temba Bavuma, Marques Ackerman, Rassie van der Dussen, Sarel Erwee

All-Rounders – Wiaan Mulder, Eathan Bosch

Bowlers – Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj, Beuran Hendricks, Prenelan Subrayen (VC)

Suggested Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Morne van Wyk (VC)

Batters – Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (C), Sarel Erwee, Khaya Zondo

All-Rounders – Wihan Lubbe, Wiaan Mulder, Sibonelo Makhanya

Bowlers – Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen

Expert Advice:

The batsmen category is packed with quality batsmen. However, only a maximum of five can be picked from it. The likes of Rassie van der Dussen, Sarel Erwee, Temba Bavuma, Marques Ackerman and Reeza Hendricks will be the best among those.

Probable Winners:

The Highveld Lions are expected to bounce back and register their first win of the tournament.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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