Check out all the Preview Stats and AI Predictive Form Guide for 13th Match – Dolphins vs Warriors, to be played on the 9th of November, 2025 at Kingsmead, Durban.
Match Prediction – Dolphins v Warriors (SA)
LIVE SCORES – Dolphins vs Warriors, Match 14, CSA T20 Challenge
Match Details:
Date: Sunday, 9th November 2025.
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban.
Start Time: 10:00 AM GMT | 03:30 PM IST | 12:00 PM Local.
Current Form:
Dolphins:
The Hollywood Bets Dolphins have started well with two wins in their first two games, having been dominant against the North West in their previous game.
Gomolemo Phiri, Leus du Plooy and Khaya Zondo have been effective with the bat, while the bowling has largely been led by Eathan Bosch, Anrich Nortje and Tristan Luus.
Warriors:
The Warriors have made it twelve points in three games, with two wins with bonus points while one washout against the North West to open the season gave them two points.
Matthew de Villiers has led from the front as skipper and is their leading run-scorer with JP King making handy contributions. Wesley Bedja, Kerwin Mungroo and Matthew Boast have been the pick of their bowlers.
Points Table
Players to Watch:
Dolphins:
Eathan Bosch – having played just one game this season back from South Africa A duty, Bosch duly picked up where he left off last taking 4/27 back for the Dolphins.
Anrich Nortje – the leading wicket-taker for the Dolphins, Nortje has set out to prove himself and has been highly effective in doing so, having taken five wickets in two games averaging 9 per wicket and has struck once every 10 balls.
Leus du Plooy – brilliant for the Dolphins in his first game back, du Plooy hammered sixty off just 31 balls to start his season against the North West.
Warriors:
Matthew de Villiers – the captain has piled on a total of 135 runs in his first two games, averaging 67.5, having struck at 148.4 and has gone past fifty twice.
Wesley Bedja – a fine start to his T20 career, Bedja has done even better this year, with five wickets in two games, averaging 7 runs per dismissal and has struck once every 10 balls.
Kerwin Mungroo – with six wickets in just two games, Mungroo has been a vital part of this Warriors attack having averaged 8.33 per wicket and struck once every eight balls.
Wicket Takers T20
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
Dolphins – 3 wins
Warriors – 2 wins
The Hollywood Bets Dolphins have been the better side over the last five games between these two sides, with the Dolphins managing three wins while the Warriors have managed two wins.
Venue Stats – Kingsmead, Durban (2022-2025):
Average 1st Innings Score:
2023 – 160.5
2024 – 158.7
2025 – 155.3
Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:
Fast Bowlers – Average – 25.14; Economy Rate – 8.74.
Spin Bowlers – Average – 23.10; Economy Rate – 7.25.
Wickets Percentage based on Innings:
Team Win Percentage when Batting First – 58.6%
Team Win Percentage when Batting Second – 41.4%
Wickets Per Innings:
First Innings – 6.22 wickets
Second Innings – 6.59 wickets
Wickets per Phase:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 2.00 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.74 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.12 wickets
It has been getting harder for the batters at Durban with the average first innings score slowly having fallen to 155 from a high of 161 in the year 2023. There is a slight advantage if a side happens to bat first, with 59% of the games won by them.
There has been a minor advantage for the spin bowlers at Durban, averaging 23.1 runs per dismissal with an economy of 7.3, whereas the fast bowlers have been a bit more expensive, with an economy of 8.7 and have conceded 25.1 runs per dismissal.
Batting Stats T20
Squads:
Dolphins:
Tristan Luus, Khaya Zondo, Okhule Cele, Andile Simelane, Tshepang Dithole, Ottniel Baartman, Jason Smith, Bryce Parsons, Jon-Jon Smuts, Slade van Staden, Marques Ackerman, Eathan Bosch, Hanu Viljoen, Romashan Pillay and Ngobani Mokoena.
Warriors:
Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Matthew de Villiers, JP King, Muhammad Manack, Sinethemba Qeshile, Jean du Plessis, Modiri Litheko, Patrick Kruger, Duanne Olivier, Gideon Peters, Ntando Soni, Kewrin Mungroo, Wesley Bedja, Matthew Boast, Tristan Stubbs, Senuran Muthusamy, Jordan Morris, Ethan Frosler, Thomas Kaber, Jason Raubenheimer, Kyle Glennistor, Wezo Gqiba, Aphiwe Mnyanda and CJ King.
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? — Dolphins
Who will win the match? — Warriors
Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Leus du Plooy (Dolphins), Matthew de Villiers (Warriors)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Anrich Nortje (Dolphins), Kerwin Mungroo (Warriors)
Most Sixes — Leus du Plooy (Dolphins), JP King (Warriors)
Player of the Match — Matthew de Villiers (Warriors)
Team Scores Batting First — Dolphins 150+, Warriors 160+
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