CSA 4-Day Franchise Series 2021/22, Division 1: DOL vs LIO Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Dolphins will face Lions in the Division 1 game of the CSA 4-Day Franchise Series which commences on Thursday. Dolphins have played 4 matches in this tournament and all of them ended in a draw. They have got a good break of one and half months and they need to start fresh again. They are placed at the 5^th spot in the standings with 50.46 points.

Lions are in exceptional form in this tournament as they have won all of their 4 matches and deservingly occupy the top spot in the standings with 92 points to their name. They won 3 matches by an innings margin, which proves how dominant they have been.

Match Details:

Dolphins vs Lions, Division 1

Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Date & Time: January 13^th-16th at 1:30 PM IST and 10:00 AM Local Time

Pitch Report:

It’s a bouncy surface where there will be plenty of swing and seam movement for the quicks. Having said that, the batters can score runs if they hang for a long time. It’s a good sporting wicket and we can expect result in this match.

Probable Playing XIs for DOL vs LIO:

Dolphins

Thamsanqa Khumalo, Khaya Zondo, Junaid Syed, Marques Ackerman, Bryce Parsons, Ruan de Swardt, Robin Smith, Jason Smith, Eathan Bosch, Kerwin Mungroo, Daryn Dupavillon

Lions

Joshua Richards, Dominic Hendricks, Karabo Mogotsi, Reeza Hendricks, Kagiso Rapulana, Mitchell van Buuren, Bjorn Fortuin, Ruan Haasbroek, Malusi Siboto, Codi Yusuf, Lutho Sipamla

Top Picks for DOL vs LIO Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Dolphins

Khaya Zondo has scored 271 runs in 3 matches so far in this tournament at an average of 90.33 with the best score of 203*.

Bryce Parsons has struck 203 runs in 4 matches in this competition at an average of 40.6 and has also picked up 7 wickets with the ball.

Top Picks – Lions

Joshua Richards is in pretty good form with the bat. In 4 matches in this tournament, he has scored 224 runs at an average of 74.66, with the highest score of 100*.

Malusi Siboto had a fantastic tournament so far with the ball. In 4 matches, he has picked up 17 wickets with the best figures of 4 for 17 in an innings.

DOL vs LIO Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DOL vs LIO Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Robin Smith, Reeza Hendricks, Khaya Zondo (c), Marques Ackerman, Kagiso Rapulana, Joshua Richards (vc), Jason Smith, Bryce Parsons, Malusi Siboto, Daryn Dupavillon, Lutho Sipamla

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DOL vs LIO Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Robin Smith, Ruan Haasbroek, Dominic Hendricks, Khaya Zondo, Marques Ackerman, Joshua Richards, Bryce Parsons (c), Malusi Siboto, Daryn Dupavillon (vc), Bjorn Fortuin, Kerwin Mungroo

DOL vs LIO Probable Winners:

Lions are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.