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Dolphins vs Western Province Predictions - Western Province to edge the Dolphins in Pro20 Cup Super Eights match

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Western Province are marginal favourites to beat the Dolphins in the Pro20 Cup Super Eights, sitting higher in the standings with a superior net run rate. Western Province have won four of their last five matches, with Joshua van Heerden and Daniel Smith in strong form. The Dolphins, despite winning three of their last five meetings with Western Province, have struggled recently and sit seventh in the Super Eights. Key players for the Dolphins include Ottneil Baartman and Jason Smith, but Western Province's recent consistency gives them the edge.

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  • Western Province are tipped to beat the Dolphins in the Pro20 Cup Super Eights.
  • Western Province have stronger recent form and sit higher in the standings.
  • Joshua van Heerden and Daniel Smith are in good form for Western Province.
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Dolphins vs Western Province Predictions


Western Province enter the match as marginal favourites, sitting above the Dolphins in the Super Eights standings with a superior net run rate. The recent form of Joshua van Heerden and Daniel Smith also strengthens their chances.

  • Dolphins' Ottneil Baartman has taken 12 wickets in his last 6 matches.
  • Dolphins' Jason Smith has scores of 47, 50* &, 41* in his last 5 innings.
  • Dolphins have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
  • Dolphins have won 3 of the last 5 meetings with Western Province.
  • Western Province's Joshua van Heerden has scores of 26, 40*, 88*, 20 & 64 in his last 7 innings.
  • Western Province's Oliver Whitehead has taken 11 wickets in his last 5 matches.
  • Western Province has won 4 of their last 5 matches.

Head-to-Head


Dolphins have won three of the last five meetings with Western Province.

Dolphins Form


The Dolphins lost to Boland by seven wickets in their previous Pro20 Cup Super Eights match at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban.

The Dolphins recovered from a shaky 12/3 start to post 174/4 in their 20 overs. Hanu Viljoen was in top form, smashing an unbeaten 114 off 59 balls (including 11 fours and 7 sixes), supported by Ntando Zuma's steady 42* off 41 balls.

Boland comfortably chased down the target, reaching 178/3 in 19.3 overs. Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman, and Okuhle Cele picked up one wicket apiece.

Jason Smith has scores of 47, 50*, and 41* in his last five innings, while Ottneil Baartman has taken 12 wickets in his last six matches.

Dolphins are seventh in the Super Eights with five points, having won 1 and lost 3 of their 4 matches.

Western Province Form


Western Province lost to the Warriors by four wickets in their previous Pro20 Cup Super Eights match at St George's Park in Gqeberha.

Western Province were restricted to an under-par 130/8 in their 20 overs, with wicketkeeper Daniel Smith playing a lone-warrior knock of 67 runs.

Warriors reached 133/6 in 16.3 overs, despite outstanding bowling figures of 5/20 from Oliver Whitehead.

Joshua van Heerden has scores of 26, 40*, 88*, 20, and 64 in his last seven innings, while Oliver Whitehead has taken 11 wickets in his last five matches.

Western Province are fifth in the Super Eights with nine points, having won two and lost two of their four matches.

Team news


Dolphins' Probable XI: David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, Grant Roelofsen (wk), Khaya Zondo, Jason Smith, Marques Ackerman (c), Bryce Parsons, Andile Simelane, Ottniel Baartman, Prenelan Subrayen, Okuhle Cele.

Western Province's Probable XI: Kyle Verreynne (wk), David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi, George Linde (c), Nandre Burger, Dane Paterson, Mihlali Mpongwana, Edward Moore, Tshepo Moreki, Kyle Simmonds, Jiveshan Pillay.

Verdict

Western Province are marginal favourites, sitting above the Dolphins in the Super Eights standings with a superior net run rate.

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