Western Province vs. Dolphins: Western Province Leading the Charts

Over the past year, Cricket South Africa has shown some great interest in developing underrated players in the T20 circuit who can later represent South Africa on international stages. With CSA T20 Challenge picking pace and making teams play a competitive game, Western Province is placed at the top of the points table, bagging 5 victories in the 6 games played. The upcoming game between Western Province and Dolphins will be played on 23rd February in Port Elizabeth. The pitch is expected to favor both batsmen and bowlers, though it could turn tricky if spinners can grip and pitch the ball in the right areas. Dolphins are placed at the 3rd spot in the points table, with 3 victories and 3 defeats in their 6 games played to date. Walking in St George’s Park, both teams would be searching for commanding victory to establish themselves and keep excelling as the tournament progresses.

Western Province is greatly dependent upon the likes of Dane Vilas and JA Bird, who have shown significant form this season. Dane Vilas has managed to score 174 runs at a decent strike rate of 131.1, whereas on the other hand, it’s JA Bird who has also contributed significantly with the bat. Winning games isn’t a piece of cake, as Western Province is supported by sprinting bowlers like Beuran Hendricks, who is hitting the right lengths on several instances. B Hendricks has so far picked 10 wickets at an economy of 7.09. Going into the game against Dolphins, captain Wayne Parnell would feel confident as his team is on a winning track. Going into the game against the Dolphins, they are likely to win and bag another victory.

• Richard Levi;
• George Linde;
• Wayne Parnell;
• Dane Vilas;
• Beuran Hendricks.

Dolphins have so far produced decent performances in the tournament. The upcoming game against Western Province would be an important game, considering their number of wins this season. With David Miller being able to score 193 runs at a blistering strike rate of 160 is guiding his team to decent totals. In the bowling department, JF Smith has been superb, bowling at an acceptable economy of 8 and managing to pick 6 wickets.  

• David Miller;
• Jason Smith;
• Andile Phehlukwayo;
• Bryce Parsons;
• Eathan Bosch;
• Prenelan Subrayen.

The upcoming game is expected to be a thriller contest between the Western Province and the Dolphins. Both teams are finding the groove this season and will be looking to play with positivity and intent. Considering the gameplay and bench strength of Western Province, they seem as absolute favorites to win over Dolphins.