Momentum One Day Cup 2019, Match 25: Warriors vs Dolphins: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The Dolphins got off to a great start in the Momentum One-Day Cup 2019 with a hat-trick of wins and were cruising through with four wins after five matches. However, the Dolphins suffered a little slump from the 2nd week of March as they lost each of their previous three games. The Dolphins are still one win away from sealing their semi-final berth and have got two games left in their hand for that.

They will be now up against the Warriors in their penultimate game of the league stage in Port Elizabeth. The Warriors also have got four wins from eight matches like the Dolphins and Cape Cobras but have two points more than the both due to a washed out fixture. With the Knights catching up some form lately, both Warriors and Dolphins will hope to get the win that will take them through.

Match Details:

The 25th match of the Momentum One Day Cup 2019 will be played between Warriors and Dolphins at the St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.

The match starts at 1:30 AM local time (11:30 AM GMT) (5:00 PM IST).

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Port Elizabeth has hosted two One-Day matches this month; the Warriors-Titans MODC game and the ODI between South Africa and Sri Lanka. The Titans posted 369/5 and the Warriors responded by getting bundled out for 314 in 48th over. However, the SA-SL ODI was a low scoring one with the Sri Lankans batting first.

Average 1st innings score: 294.33 (Three completed MODC matches since 2018)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2

Probable Playing XIs:

Dolphins:

Sarel Erwee, Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Dane Vilas (WK), Khaya Zondo (C), Senuran Muthusamy, Sibonelo Makhanya, Keshav Maharaj, Calvin Savage, Eathan Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Okuhle Cele.

Bench: Marques Ackerman, Lwandiswa Zuma, Mthokozisi Shezi, Kerwin Mungroo.

The Dolphins did not make any changes to their squad that faced Titans in the last game.

Warriors:

Gihahn Cloete (WK), Matthew Breetzke, JJ Smuts (C), Yaseen Vallie, Sinethemba Qeshile, Marco Marais, Thomas Kaber, Andrew Birch, Sisanda Magala, Glenton Stuurman, Basheer Walters

Bench: Eddie Moore, Onke Nyaku, Jade de Klerk.

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Points of various players in last five matches: (Power Picks)

JJ Smuts: 8 points vs Knights, 42.5 points vs Titans, 46.5 points vs Titans, 51.5 points vs Lions, 27 points vs Dolphins

Senuran Muthusamy: 29.5 points vs Knights, 43.5 points vs Titans, -1 point vs Cobras, 27 points vs Knights, 19.5 points vs Warriors

Sarel Erwee: 24 points vs Knights, 18.5 points vs Titans, 74.5 points vs Cobras, 42.5 points vs Knights, 6 points vs Warriors

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Sarel Erwee, JJ Smuts, Senuran Muthusamy, Gihahn Cloete, Matthew Breetzke

Vice-captain options – Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Dane Vilas, Keshav Maharaj, Calvin Savage, Marco Marais

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

Keeper – Dane Vilas

Batters – Sarel Erwee (VC), Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Gihahn Cloete, Marco Marais, Matthew Breetzke

All-Rounders – JJ Smuts (C), Senuran Muthusamy

Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Andrew Birch, Sisanda Magala

Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Sinethemba Qeshile

Batters – Sarel Erwee, Khaya Zondo, Marco Marais (VC), Matthew Breetzke

All-Rounders – JJ Smuts, Senuran Muthusamy (C), Eathan Bosch

Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Sisanda Magala, Prenelan Subrayen

Expert Advice:

Warriors excluded their key top-order batsmen Gihahn Cloete and Matthew Breetzke in the previous game. The toss of the game will reveal whether that move was to rest the duo keeping the semi-finals in mind.

Probable Winners:

The Dolphins are expected to confirm their berth in the semi-finals by defeating the Warriors.

*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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