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Match Details: DOL vs GRB Fantasy Team
Tournament: CSA Pro T20 Cup 2026
Match: 49th Match
Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
Time: 9:30 PM IST (6:00 PM local time)
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Home Team: Dolphins
Away Team: Garden Route Badgers (South Western Districts)
The Dolphins won four in a row before losing to Warriors at home on Tuesday. The Garden Route Badgers bounced back from being bowled out for 68 by beating Northern Cape on Wednesday. Both teams are in the race for the top spots.
Recent Form
Dolphins:
- 20 Oct vs Warriors, Kingsmead: Lost by 6 wickets. Dolphins 116 all out, Warriors 117/4 in 15 overs. Keith Dudgeon 3/35, Bryce Parsons 1/9 in 3 overs.
- 13 Oct vs North West, Potchefstroom: Won by 7 wickets. North West 144/5, Dolphins 148/3 in 16 overs. Bryce Parsons 60 off 47, Jason Smith 50 not out off 28, Romashan Pillay 25 off 16.
- Beat Eastern Cape, Limpopo and Northern Cape before that, including 239/5 against Northern Cape at Kingsmead.
Garden Route Badgers:
- 21 Oct vs Northern Cape, Kimberley: Won by 6 wickets. Northern Cape 126/6, Badgers 127/4 in 19.4 overs. Slade van Staden 43 off 43, Janneman Malan 23, Yaseen Vallie 21 off 13.
- 16 Oct vs Warriors: Lost by 9 wickets after being bowled out for 68. Pheko Moletsane 1/10.
- 10 Oct vs North West, Potchefstroom: Won by 6 wickets. Janneman Malan 67 not out off 48, Slade van Staden 34, Leo Sadler 24 off 16.
Points Table
We could not find an official points table for this season. The Dolphins have won four of their last five games, and the Badgers three of their last five.
DOL vs GRB Head To Head
Crex does not show a recent head to head record between these two sides.
DOL vs GRB Squads
Dolphins (players used in their last two games): Romashan Pillay, Bryce Parsons, Grant Roelofsen, Jason Smith, Sean Gilson, Hanu Viljoen, Prenelan Subrayen, Keith Dudgeon, Okuhle Cele, Nqobani Mokoena, Bayanda Majola, Gomolemo Phiri, Tristan Luus
Garden Route Badgers (players used in their last two games): Janneman Malan, Yaseen Vallie, Slade van Staden, Pheko Moletsane, Bennie Hansen, Liam Alder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Leo Sadler, Zack Momberg, Banele Cele, Regan Rhode, Nathan Engelbrecht, Jade Richter, Nhlakanipho Mpungose
We could not confirm either captain or keeper from the scorecards, so check the toss. Crex also lists names like David Miller and Khaya Zondo, but they have not played in the Dolphins’ last two games.
Pitch Report
Kingsmead has given mixed scores this season. The Dolphins made 239/5 against Northern Cape and 194/6 against Lions here, but were bowled out for 116 against Warriors on Tuesday. The team chasing won two of those three games.
For fantasy, take the top order batters and the bowlers who bowl at the death. Chasing looks like the better call. Around 170 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It should be a warm evening in Durban. Check the forecast near the toss for any coastal showers.
Probable Playing XIs
Dolphins: Romashan Pillay, Bryce Parsons, Grant Roelofsen, Jason Smith, Sean Gilson, Hanu Viljoen, Prenelan Subrayen, Keith Dudgeon, Okuhle Cele, Nqobani Mokoena, Bayanda Majola
Garden Route Badgers: Janneman Malan, Yaseen Vallie, Slade van Staden, Pheko Moletsane, Bennie Hansen, Liam Alder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Leo Sadler, Zack Momberg, Banele Cele, Regan Rhode
The Badgers’ XI is the one that beat Northern Cape. The Dolphins’ XI is built from their last two games. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Bryce Parsons (DOL, all rounder): 60 off 47 against North West and 1/9 in 3 overs against Warriors.
- Janneman Malan (GRB, batter): 67 not out against North West and 23 on Wednesday. Opens the batting.
- Jason Smith (DOL, batter): 50 not out off 28 against North West.
- Slade van Staden (GRB, batter): 43 and 34 in his last two scored games.
- Keith Dudgeon (DOL, bowler): 3/35 against Warriors on Tuesday.
- Pheko Moletsane (GRB, all rounder): 19 off 17 on Wednesday and 1/10 against Warriors.
- Romashan Pillay (DOL, batter): 25 off 16 against North West. Opens the batting.
DOL vs GRB Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Grant Roelofsen (or the keeper named at the toss)
Batters: Janneman Malan (Vc), Jason Smith, Slade van Staden, Romashan Pillay
All rounders: Bryce Parsons (C), Pheko Moletsane, Andile Phehlukwayo
Bowlers: Keith Dudgeon, Prenelan Subrayen, Liam Alder
Captain: Bryce Parsons. An all rounder who made 60 and took a wicket in his last two games.
Vice captain: Janneman Malan. 67 not out and 23 in his last two scored games.
DOL vs GRB Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Grant Roelofsen (or the keeper named at the toss)
Batters: Janneman Malan, Yaseen Vallie, Jason Smith
All rounders: Pheko Moletsane (C), Bryce Parsons (Vc), Leo Sadler, Andile Phehlukwayo
Bowlers: Keith Dudgeon, Okuhle Cele, Zack Momberg
Captain: Pheko Moletsane. An all rounder who bats in the middle and took a wicket against Warriors. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Bryce Parsons. 60 with the bat and cheap overs with the ball.
Differentials: Yaseen Vallie hit 21 off 13 on Wednesday. Leo Sadler made 24 off 16 against North West. Okuhle Cele bowls with the new ball for the Dolphins.
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Match Prediction
The Dolphins have the better record this season and are at home, but they were bowled out for 116 on Tuesday. The Badgers have won two of their last three, with Malan and van Staden in form at the top. Our pick is the Dolphins to win at home, but it should be close.
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DOL vs GRB Fantasy Team 2026: FAQs
Who will win Dolphins vs Garden Route Badgers today?
The Dolphins have won four of their last five and are at home. We pick the Dolphins.
What is the DOL vs GRB Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Bryce Parsons as captain and Janneman Malan as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Pheko Moletsane as captain and Bryce Parsons as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Kingsmead, Durban?
Scores have ranged from 116 to 239 here this season, and the chasing side won two of the last three games. Around 170 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Dolphins vs Garden Route Badgers?
The Badgers should keep the XI that beat Northern Cape. The Dolphins should keep most of the side from Tuesday. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for DOL vs GRB?
Bryce Parsons and Pheko Moletsane are the best all rounder picks. Janneman Malan and Jason Smith are also strong options.
What time does Dolphins vs Garden Route Badgers start?
The match starts at 9:30 PM IST on Friday, 23 October 2026. That is 6:00 PM local time in Durban.
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