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Western Province vs Dolphins Predictions - Moore to crush the Dolphins in 4-Day opener

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 29 Oct 2024

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Eddie Moore's recent form could be a key factor for Western Province.
Dolphins have struggled with five defeats in their past seven 4-Day matches.
The match is scheduled for a 09:00 AM SAST start on Wednesday.

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Eddie Moore hits out against New Zealand. (credit: Joe Allison / Getty Images)

Western Province vs Dolphins Predictions

The Dolphins ended in fourth place out of eight teams in last season’s tournament, while Province finished in second place, losing to the Lions in the final. Province have been in good form in the recent CSA T20 Challenge, losing to the Titans in Qualifier 1, while the Dolphins finished bottom of the table.

Western Province vs Dolphins Predictions
Head-to-Head
Western Province Form
Western Province Team News
Dolphins Form
Dolphins Team News

Western Province’s Eddie Moore has scored 7837 first-class runs (ave 40.60), with 17 centuries.
Western Province’s Daniel Smith has scored 106, 60 & 52 in his last 3 innings of the 4-Day series last season.
Dolphins’ Marques Ackerman has scored 42, 32, 74 & 28 in his last 5 whiteball innings.
Dolphins’ Jason Smith has scored 91, 26, 39 & 65* in his last 5 innings.

Head-to-Head

The two sides have met three times in this tournament. The first match was drawn, the Dolphins won the second by eight wickets (2022/23) and Province was the last match by an innings and 259 runs (2023/24).

Western Province Form

Province made it to the final of the 4-Day Series last season, only to lose by 99 runs.

Province took a first-innings after the Lions has stuttered to 35/5 before mounting a recovery. Dane Paterson took 5/31 in the Lions innings and Gavin Kaplan and Daniel Smith both scored 60.

The Lions were again struggling at 113/6 in their second innings thanks to great bowling from Tshepo Moreki (5/65) before Delano Potgieter (155*) led an incredible recovery to set Province 308 for the win.

Tony de Zorzi (55) and Daniel Smith (52) kept Province in contention, but a lack of support in the middle order saw them bowled out for 208 to lose by an innings and 259 runs.

Western Province Team News

Province have a well-rounded side that is performing well and they should be too strong for the Dolphins.

Dolphins Form

The Dolphins ended last season with three draws, followed by a win against North West, before losing their last match to Western Province by 259 runs.

Province piled on three centuries as they amassed 592/6 declared in their first innings, Prenelan Subrayen the only bowler to enjoy much success in taking 4/86.

The Dolphins were rolled out for 202 in their first innings (Marques Ackerman 45) and, in their follow-on, imploded for 131 all out. Ackerman scored 38 and JJ Smuts 44*

Dolphins Team News

Marques Ackerman was the top run-scorer in last season’s four-day competition, and he comes into this match in good form from the white-ball season.

Verdict

Western Province v Dolphins

I am backing Western Province to win. I am also backing Eddie Moore to top score for Western Province. Marques Ackerman is a good bet to top score for the Dolphins.

Western Province Win

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