Dolphins vs Lions, 22nd Match, CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026-27

KingsmeadWed 17 Mar 20274:30 PM IST (1:00 PM local)

DOL

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LIO

Starts Wed 17 Mar · 4:30 PM IST

DOL vs LIO Prediction: Who Will Win?

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There is not much recent data on Dolphins and Lions, so this looks like an open contest. We will firm up our pick once the playing XIs are known.

Totals have been easier to defend than to chase here, which makes batting first the smart call. A first-innings total of about 230 looks par for this game.

DOL vs LIO Score Prediction at Kingsmead

If Dolphins bat first

215-245runs

Most likely around 230

If Lions bat first

215-245runs

Most likely around 230

How totals go at Kingsmead

213Avg 1st innings

143Avg 2nd innings

5-3Bat first v chase wins

8ODI matches here

DOL vs LIO Toss Prediction

Whoever wins the toss is likely to bat first.

DOL vs LIO Pitch Report

Kingsmead, Durban

Kingsmead has generally helped the bowlers, and scores here tend to come in under the usual List A par.

The first-innings average over the last 8 List A games at this ground is 213, and 143 in the second innings. Anything in the 200-230 range should make a competitive total. Defending has worked well at this ground, with 5 wins from 8 for the side batting first.

The last 5 first-innings scores here, newest first: 231/8 (LIO-W, won), 306/9 (DOL-W, won), 99 (LIO-W, lost), 225 (WP-W, won), 192 (LIO-W, won). Recent games have followed the usual pattern, with the last 5 first innings averaging 211. First-innings totals here have ranged from 99 to 306 in that time.

The side that wins the toss should bat and set a target.