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Dolphins vs Warriors Predictions - JJ Smuts to maul the Warriors to clinch spot in final

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 24 Apr 2024

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Dolphins vs Warriors tips for Thursday’s CSA T20 Challenge group semi-final clash (06:00 PM SAST)
JJ Smuts top-scored with 43* to guide the Dolphins into the final.
Can the Warriors end their four-match losing streak by beating the Dolphins to claim a spot in the CSA T20 Challenge final?

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JJ Smuts hits over the top against England. (credit: Geoff Caddick / Getty Images)

Dolphins vs Warriors Predictions

The Dolphins were on a 50% losing streak before turning on the form to win their last five Group matches to secure a home semi-final. After starting the competition like a house on fire by winning their first eight matches, the Warriors lost five of their following six matches to finish third on the table.

Dolphins’ JJ Smuts has scored 61*, 21, 49* & 43* in his last 7 innings.
Dolphins’ Jason Smith has scored 28*, 19* & 41* in his last 3 innings.
Warriors’ Matthew Breetzke has scored 53*, 37, 62*, 72, 48 & 45 in his last 10 innings.
Warriors’ Jordan Hermann has scored 40, 32, 21, 26 & 65 in his last 7 innings.

Head-to-Head

The Dolphins have won four of their last five matches against the Warriors. In their group matches this season, each side has claimed one seven-wicket win against the other side.

Dolphins Form

The Dolphins made it five wins on the bounce when they beat the Warriors by seven wickets, with 16 balls to spare.

Daryn Dupavillon produced an astonishing bowling performance (4-0-20-5, econ 5.00) to restrict the Warriors to 130/8 off their 20 overs.

The Dolphins hit their target off 17.2 overs, JJ Smuts (43*) and Jason Smith (41*) taking their side home and into the semi-final.

Dolphins Team News

The Dolphins are in good form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

Warriors Form

The Warriors’ incredible drop in fortune continued as they lost their fourth match in a row when they lost to the Warriors by seven wickets, with 16 balls in hand.

The Warriors were restricted to 130/8 off their 20 overs, with Jordan Herman scoring a cautious 65 off 53 balls.

Sean Whitehead (0/14, econ 3.50) and Siya Simetu (1/35, econ 8.75) bowled superbly to try and deny the Dolphins the win, but the visitors raced to the win with seven wickets and 16 balls in hand.

Warriors Team News

The Warriors have had some really good bowling performances, but they need to get their batting back on track if they hope to meet the Lions in Sunday’s final.

Verdict

Dolphins v Warriors

I am backing the Dolphins to win. I am also backing JJ Smuts to top score for the Dolphins.

Matthew Breetzke is a good bet to top score for the Warriors.

Dolphins Win

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