Momentum One Day Cup 2019, Match 8: Cape Cobras vs Dolphins: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The Dolphins began the Momentum One-Day Cup with back to back close victories while defending 300+ totals. They posted 342/6 in the first game against the Lions which they won by 19 runs and later defeated the Titans by 12 runs while defending their total of 308/7. The senior players David Miller, Dane Vilas and Andile Phehlukwayo made crucial contributions during both the wins.

They will now be up against the Cape Cobras who lost to the Warriors first up and defeated the VKB Knights in the previous fixture. They failed to defend the total of 276/6 in the game against the Warriors but bounced back with a 3-wicket win against the VKB Knights while chasing 283. The keeper-batsman Kyle Verreynne struck an unbeaten century following up his 84-run knock in the first game.

Match Details:

The 8th match of the Momentum One Day Cup 2019 will be played between Cape Cobras and Dolphins at the Boland Park in Paarl.

The match starts at 1:30 PM local time (11:30 AM GMT) (5:00 PM IST).

The game will be live on SuperSport in South Africa.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Boland Park has witnessed some exciting games during the One-Day Cup over the last couple of years. The teams batting first have scored over 270 in each of the last four MODC games out of which three were won by the chasing teams. Another high-scoring thriller is on cards in Paarl.

Average 1st innings score: 271 (Five MODC matches since 2017)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 1

Squads:

Cape Cobras:

Pieter Malan, Janneman Malan, Zubayr Hamza, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Jason Smith, Aviwe Mgijima, George Linde, Rory Kleinveldt/Akona Mnyaka, Tladi Bokako, Dane Piedt (C), Dane Paterson.

Bench: David Bedingham, Akona Mnyaka.

Squad Changes:

In – Zubayr Hamza.

Out – Isaac Dikgale.

Dolphins:

Morne van Wyk, Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Dane Vilas (wk), David Miller, Khaya Zondo (C), Andile Phehlukwayo, Prenelan Subrayen, Calvin Savage, Senuran Muthusamy, Imran Tahir, Mthokozisi Shezi.

Bench: Sarel Erwee, Okuhle Cele, Eathan Bosch

Squad Changes:

In – Eathan Bosch, Calvin Savage.

Out – Robbie Frylinck, Kerwin Mungroo.

Team News:

Zubayr Hamza has been released from the South African Test squad. Robbie Frylinck misses the game due to an injury.

Power Picks:

Vaughn van Jaarsveld has been quite consistent in the One-Day over the last couple of years. The left-hander has scored 1195 runs from 29 List A matches at an impressive average of 42.67. Jaarsveld scored two centuries and ten fifties in those 29 matches.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Janneman Malan, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne

Vice-Captain options – Zubayr Hamza, David Miller, Dane Vilas, Andile Phehlukwayo

Alternatives – Rory Kleinveldt, Imran Tahir

Playing XI #1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Kyle Verreynne (C)

Batters – Pieter Malan, Janneman Malan, Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Zubayr Hamza, David Miller (VC)

All-Rounders – Jason Smith, Andile Phehlukwayo

Bowlers – Imran Tahir, Dane Paterson, Prenelan Subrayen

Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Dane Vilas

Batters – Janneman Malan, Vaughn van Jaarsveld (C), Zubayr Hamza, David Miller

All-Rounders – Jason Smith (VC), Andile Phehlukwayo, George Linde

Bowlers – Imran Tahir, Tladi Bokako, Prenelan Subrayen

Expert Advice:

It won’t be an easy task in choosing one of Kyle Verreynne and Dane Vilas in the wicket-keepers category. The 21-year-old Verreynne scored 84 and an unbeaten 114 in the two games this tournament while Vilas also had fifties in both matches scoring 81 and 54 respectively. Vilas’ experience and batting position (No.3) gives him an edge over Verreynne.

Probable Winners:

The Dolphins are expected to continue their winning streak despite some tough fight from the Cape Cobras.

*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.

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