- Match- Dolphins vs Lions
- Date- 10th February 2022
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
- Time- 6:00 PM IST
- Weather Forecast- Sunny, 18-23 °C
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DOL vs LIO Today Match Prediction, 8th Match, CSA T20 Challenge 2022, 10th February 2022
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Dolphins
Dolphins will face Lions in the 8th match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2022 as St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth will host this fixture. Both the teams met earlier in the final of the last season. Dolphins were the runner-ups last season as they faced defeat against Lions by 4 wickets. They faced Knights in their first fixture this season and won by 8 wickets.
Batting first, Knights managed a total of 128 runs losing five of their wickets. Odirile Modimokoane, Ruan de Swardt, Prenelan Subrayen, and Andile Phehlukwayo bagged a single scalp each. Prenelan Subrayen gave just 13 runs in his four overs.
In the chase, Keegan Petersen (45 off 37) and Grant Roelofsen (27 off 35) provided a good start to the innings. After both their dismissals Andile Phehlukwayo (15 off 17) and David Miller (34 off 22) remained unbeaten to take their side across the winning line with 12 balls to spare.
Top Batsmen for Dolphins
- David Miller- 158 Runs in 6 Matches, 131.66 Strike Rate
- Khaya Zondo- 141 Runs in 6 Matches, 114.64 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Dolphins
- Andile Phehlukwayo- 40 Wickets in 35 Matches, 8.40 Economy
- Prenelan Subrayen- 5 Wickets in 6 Matches, 5.91 Economy
Lions
Lions are the defending champions this year after defeating Dolphins by 4 wickets in the previous season. They do have a quality side, Reeza Hendricks and Dominic Hendricks are the two experienced players who will be the backbone of their batting line-up. They faced North West Dragons in their first fixture this season and suffered a defeat by 11 runs.
Batting first, North West posted 136 on board by the end of 20 overs. Codi Yusuf bagged two scalps while Bjorn Fortuin, Malusi Siboto, and Sisanda Magala chipped a single scalp each. In the chase, Mitchell Van Buuren was the only batter who stood up scoring an unbeaten 65 off 56 but due to lack of support from other batters the run rate kept creeping up as they fell short of 11 runs by the end of 20 overs.
Weather Report
Clear skies will greet both the teams as they come to meet on Thursday in Port Elizabeth. The temperature will hover around 18-23 °C and there are no chances of a downpour.
- Precipitation: 3%
- Humidity: 64%
- Wind: 10 km/h
Venue Stats
T20 Stats- Domestic
| Venue | Port Elizabeth |
| Total matches | 35 |
| Matches won batting first | 16 |
| Matches won bowling first | 18 |
| Tie | 1 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 153 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 141 |
| Highest total recorded | Warriors 189/10 |
| Lowest total recorded | Dolphins 82/9 |
Pitch Report
The pitch at St George’s Park is a bowler-friendly surface. The pacers will get some extra zip off the surface and they will enjoy bowling here. Once set, the batters can play their strokes freely.
DOL vs LIO Probable Playing 11
Dolphins Playing 11
Keegan Petersen, Grant Roelofsen (wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, David Miller, Jason Smith, Khaya Zondo, Bryce Parsons, Ruan de Swardt, Prenelan Subrayen (c), Odirile Modimokoane, Ottniel Baartman
WK- Grant Roelofsen
BAT- Keegan Petersen, David Miller, Jason Smith, Khaya Zondo
AR- Bryce Parsons, Ruan de Swardt, Prenelan Subrayen
BOW- Andile Phehlukwayo, Odirile Modimokoane, Ottniel Baartman
Lions Playing 11
Joshua Richards, Reeza Hendricks, Dominic Hendricks, Mitchell Van Buuren, Shane Dadswell, Ruan Haasbroek (wk), Codi Yusuf, Bjorn Fortuin, Malusi Siboto (c), Sisanda Magala, Tshepo Ntuli
WK- Ruan Haasbroek
BAT- Reeza Hendricks, Shane Dadswell, Mitchell van Buuren, Joshua Richards, Dominic Hendricks
AR- Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin
BOW- Malusi Siboto, Tshepo Ntuli, Codi Yusuf
DOL vs LIO, Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction
Dolphins are expected to win this match against Lions.
Dolphins are favorites to win this contest backed by a recent win against the Knights. They have the likes of David Miller and Andile Phehlukwayo headlining their batting unit who already have played for the South African team and will bring experience to their side.
For Lions, Malusi Siboto along with Codi Yusuf will help the team provide a good balance with their all-around abilities. Their bowling unit too has a good blend of experience and young players. Bjorn Fortuin and Sisanda Magala are the two bowlers who would be leading the bowling attack.
Popular Betting Odds For DOL vs LIO, Match 8, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batsman for Dolphins- David Miller
Miller is already a lethal player in the shorter format and played a vital role in the win against the Knights in the last match. He hammered an unbeaten 34 off 22 for the win in the last game. In the previous season, he was the leading run-scorer for the Dolphins with 158 runs in 6 Matches at an average of 39. He will be looking forward to carrying the same red hot form heading into this contest.
Top Batsman for Lions- Reeza Hendricks
Hendricks remained the highest run-scorer of the tournament last season amassing 257 runs in 7 Matches at an average of 37. He is a dependable batter opening the batting order and comes as a handy off-break bowler. His performance in Division 1 was exceptional where he hammered 136 off 211 in the first innings. though he was dismissed on a duck in the last match against the North West, he is expected to make a comeback.
Top Bowler for Dolphins- Prenelan Subrayen
His bowling figures in the last game were exceptional where he gave 3.20 runs in 4 overs and chipped a scalp. He is one of South Africa’s brightest spin bowling prospects. Despite his tender age, the off-spinner has already played 26 matches for the South African Under-19s and 68 domestic matches across the three formats, which include 40 franchise games for the Dolphins. He bagged 5 wickets in 6 matches last season with an economy of 5.91.
Top Bowlers for Lions- Sisanda Magala
Magala was the leading wicket-taker of the tournament last season. He bagged 13 scalps in 6 matches last season with an economy of 7.64. His performance in Division 1 was exceptional as he went on to take a six-wicket haul against the Warriors. He bagged a single scalp in the last match against North West Dragons and will be looking to improve his bowling figures.
