CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026 | 08-Mar-2026 01:30 PM | City Oval
KZNIN 211/9 (41)
DOL 66/2 (15) CRR: 4.4 | RRR: 6.81
No result due to rain
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slade van Staden* | 17 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 68 |
| Marques Ackerman | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardus Viljoen* | 4 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| Sean Gilson | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 |
Dolphins Confirmed Playing11:
1- Tshepang Dithole, 2- JJ Smuts, 3- Slade van Staden, 4- Marques Ackerman(c), 5- Bryce Parsons, 6- Romashan Pillay, 7- Gomolemo Phiri(w), 8- Tristan Luus, 9- Mohammad Tahir, 10- Bayanda Majola, 11- Zeden MahomedKwaZulu-Natal Inland - Tuskers Confirmed Playing11:
1- Jack Lees, 2- Malcolm Nofal, 3- Ntando Zuma(w), 4- Matthew Urquhart, 5- Andile Mokgakane, 6- Sean Gilson, 7- Michael Erlank, 8- Wayne Parnell(c), 9- Hardus Viljoen, 10- Bamanye Xenxe, 11- Daryn DupavillonKwaZulu-Natal Inland - Tuskers vs Dolphins
KZNIN — Innings 1 (211/9 in 41 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Lees c Gomolemo Phiri b Mohammad Tahir | 39 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 78 | |
| Malcolm Nofal st Gomolemo Phiri b Mohammad Tahir | 49 | 67 | 5 | 0 | 73.13 | |
| Andile Mokgakane lbw b Mohammad Tahir | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 100 | |
| Matthew Urquhart c Gomolemo Phiri b Tristan Luus | 33 | 52 | 2 | 1 | 63.46 | |
| Sean Gilson c Zeden Mahomed b Tristan Luus | 18 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 52.94 | |
| Wayne Parnell (c) run out (Gomolemo Phiri) | 27 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 192.86 | |
| Michael Erlank c Zeden Mahomed b Tristan Luus | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Hardus Viljoen c JJ Smuts b Bayanda Majola | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 266.67 | |
| Ntando Zuma (wk) not out | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200 | |
| Bamanye Xenxe c Gomolemo Phiri b Bayanda Majola | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Daryn Dupavillon not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 5 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 211 | 9 wkts, 41 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeden Mahomed | 5 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Bayanda Majola | 7 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Tristan Luus | 8 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 5.6 |
| Romashan Pillay | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Mohammad Tahir | 9 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 4.6 |
| JJ Smuts | 8 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 4 |
| Bryce Parsons | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Lees & Nofal | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Lees | 17.1 | 88 |
| 2 | Andile Mokgakane | 19.4 | 100 |
| 3 | Malcolm Nofal | 25.2 | 119 |
| 4 | Matthew Urquhart | 34.4 | 156 |
| 5 | Sean Gilson | 36.5 | 171 |
| 6 | Michael Erlank | 38.4 | 186 |
| 7 | Wayne Parnell | 39.2 | 201 |
| 8 | Hardus Viljoen | 39.3 | 201 |
| 9 | Bamanye Xenxe | 39.4 | 201 |
DOL — Innings 2 (66/2 in 15 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tshepang Dithole c Jack Lees b Parnell | 33 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 68.75 | |
| JJ Smuts c Nofal b Dupavillon | 10 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 76.92 | |
| Slade van Staden not out | 17 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 68 | |
| Marques Ackerman (c) not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 1 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 66 | 2 wkts, 15 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Bryce Parsons, Romashan Pillay, Gomolemo Phiri (wk), Tristan Luus, Mohammad Tahir, Bayanda Majola, Zeden Mahomed | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryn Dupavillon | 6 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Hardus Viljoen | 4 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| Wayne Parnell | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.3 |
| Sean Gilson | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Dithole & JJ Smuts | 0 | 1 |
| Dithole & Slade van Staden | 0 | 1 |
| MJ Ackerman & Slade van Staden | 0 | 0 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JJ Smuts | 4.5 | 17 |
| 2 | Tshepang Dithole | 14 | 62 |
Match Info
| Match | KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Dolphins |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026 |
| Time | 08-Mar-2026 01:30 PM |
| Venue | City Oval Pietermaritzburg |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Dolphins (KWZ vs DOL)
KwaZulu-Natal Inland will face Dolphins in a thrilling match on 08-Mar-2026 in CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026. The match will be played at City Oval at 01:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on YouTubeSports.
City Oval Pitch Report for KWZ vs DOL Match 11 Match
The pitch at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg provides equal opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers.
- Batting and Run-Scoring: The ball generally comes onto the bat well at this venue, making it easier to play shots during the powerplay overs. However, due to the relatively large boundaries, batsmen have to run hard to steal runs. In T20 matches here, the average first-innings score ranges between 145 and 155 runs.
- Opportunities for bowlers: Fast bowlers could get good bounce and some swing from the pitch in the opening overs. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, offering a good chance for spinners (such as Tabraiz Shamsi) to extract turn and grip during the middle overs.
- Toss decision: Electing to bowl first might be the more practical choice for the winning captain, as chasing a target is considered somewhat advantageous here.
City Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Pietermaritzburg, ZA will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 18°C on the match day with 94% humidity and 4.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 92% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
KwaZulu-Natal Inland is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Dolphins remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026.
The pitch at City Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. KwaZulu-Natal Inland will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Dolphins will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between KwaZulu-Natal Inland batting and Dolphins bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will KwaZulu-Natal Inland showcase its strengths, or will Dolphins pull off a major upset? Join us live on YouTubeSports on 08-Mar-2026 to find out the answer!
