Dolphins Vs Lions Final, CSA T20 Challenge 2021
Dolphins will take on Lions in the summit clash of the CSA T-20 series. The match will be played at the Kinsmead, Durban and is set to get underway at 2:30 PM local time
Lions and Dolphins were the two best teams of League stages. Dolphins won all their matches while Lions only lost came against Dolphins. On paper, Lions are by far a better team but we'd say both teams are on par in terms of the performance. Dolphins have played better than most of us expected. Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Khaya Zondo, David Miller, all are in top form.
The bowling does not have big names but they've done well, especially Keshav Maharaj. Coming to Lions, if we take out there performance against Dolphins, they've been unstoppable, but that was expected looking at the strength in their team. Batting, bowling, everything looks top quality. The match is a expected to a close game, no doubt but Lions are the defending champions and they have that experience of playing in crunch games. They played a knock out game yesterday as well and won comfortably. For us, they are marginal favourites.
DOL vs LIO Live Streaming
Star India, Fox Sports (Australia) and Willow TV will broadcast the series in different parts of the world.
Live Streaming: You can live stream the match on Hotstar app.
Pitch Report
The wicket is on the slower side and timing the ball won't be easy. Slower bowlers will enjoy bowling on this surface.
Toss Prediction
The slowness of the wicket might force the skippers to bat first
Weather Report
The weather looks perfect for the day with plenty of sunshine.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Dolphins Vs Lions, CSA T20 Challenge 2021.
Dolphins Team News & Playing 11
DOL Team News
Dolphins rested Keegan Petersen and Senuran Muthuswami, both of them are expected to be back for the final of CSA T20 Challenge 2021
DOL Key Players
- David Miller - Miller is looking in prime form after two decent performances in the last two games. He backed up his 50 against Lions with a 49 against Titans. If he gets going, he'll be very difficult to stop.
- Khaya Zondo - Khaya Zondo has played well throughout the tournament. The last few matches hasn't been that great but that happens in this format. He's another batsmen Lions need to be vary of.
- Keshav Maharaj - Maharaj is really enjoying the Durban surface. He's been magnificent and picked up wickets in every game. He's expected to continue his good run
DOL Team Form
Dolphins have been very good in the tournament and have won all their games in the league Stages
Dolphins Predicted Playing 11
Keegan Petersen, Sarel Erwee, Senuran Muthusamy, David Miller, Khaya Zondo, Mangaliso Mosehle, Robbie Frylink, Prenelan Subrayen, Keshav Maharaj, Daryn Dupavillon, Kerwin Mungroo.
Lions Team News & Playing 11
LIO Team News
We are pretty sure that Lions are going to play the same XI they fielded against the Warriors unless there is an injury.
LIO Key players
- Reeza Hendricks - He's having a fine tournament. He stroked a 50 against Cobras then backed it up with a quick fire 30 in the last match. We'll back him to come good in the next game.
- Temba Bavuma - Temba Bavuma has batted beautifully for the Lions. He's been rock solid for them. He played a top knock of 48 in the last game and is expected to play well in the final too.
- Sisanda Magala - Spinners are very dangerous on this wicket thus we think Magala will have a bigger role to play than Rabada, Hendricks and Fortuin
LIO Team Form
Apart from a hiccup against Dolphins, Lions have been too class in the tournament.
Lions Predicted Playing 11
Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Rasssie Van Der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Dwaine Pretorius, Delano Potgieter, Bjorn Fortuin, Kagiso Rabada, Beuran Hendricks, Sisanda Magala, Aaron Phangiso
Dolphins vs Lions Head to Head
Lions have dominated Dolphins in the CSA T-20 league, winning 12 and losing 10 matches. However, Dolphins got the better of them in the last game.
DOL vs WAR Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
DOL Won |
LIO Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 22 |
10 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
Dolphins vs Lions Betting Odds
The defending champions, Lions have been dominating the tournament. They are a top team and even though they lost their last match to Dolphins, they are slight favourites to win the match.
Who will win Dolphins Vs Lions?
Dolphins are favourites on most platforms but we think that Lions have a better team and they'll be hard to beat for Dolphins.
Dolphins vs Lions Betting Rate
🏆 Dolphins vs Lions Prediction
It's a tough call to pick a winner between two top teams but Lions have more quality in their team and they have more experience of playing in such big games. While the match is expected to be close, we think Lions will emerge victorious.
Feb 28, 2021
18:30 IST / 13:00 GMT
Kingsmead Cricket Ground - Durban, South Africa
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