The Dolphins come into this clash looking to snap a cold streak, having lost one of their last three matches and currently sitting in second place with 25 points. They face a Western Province side that, despite a recent dip in form with only two wins in their last five, remains a powerhouse in third place on 19 points.
Squads:
Western Province Women’s Cricket Team
Babette de Leede, Caitlin Wyngaard, Faye Tunnicliffe, Jemma Botha, Kayla Reyneke, Kelsey Adams, Lara Goodall, Leah Jones, Nosipho Vezi, Saarah Smith, Tatum Le Roux, Yandiswa Mangele
Dolphins Women’s Cricket Team
Alex Candler, Courtney Gounden, Nicole de Klerk, Yasmeen Khan, Asakhe Nyovane, Kwanga Pinini, Seshnie Naidu, Micaela Andrews, Ayanda Hlubi, Jade de Figueieredo, Nobulumko Baneti
Players to watch out:
Dane van Niekerk
Even in a limited window of just 4 matches, the veteran has shown her class with 215 runs at a brilliant average of 53.75. She remains a master of pacing an innings, striking at 91.88 and notching up three half-centuries already. It’s clear that when she’s on the field, Western Province has a massive stabilizer at the top.
Yasmeen Khan
Yasmeen has been one of the most explosive batters this season, highlighted by her massive 137-run knock. With 228 runs in 6 innings and a strike rate of 95.00, she’s proving to be a nightmare for bowlers who miss their lengths. Her ability to find the boundary—33 fours so far—makes her a vital asset for the Dolphins.
Kayla Reyneke
Kayla has been a consistent wicket-taking threat for Western Province, picking up 10 wickets across 7 matches. She maintains a solid economy of 4.04 and has a knack for breaking partnerships, evidenced by her best figures of 3/29. She’s proven to be a reliable option whenever the captain needs a breakthrough in the middle overs.
Michaela Andrews
Michaela has been incredibly efficient, boasting a standout bowling average of 13.72. She’s bagged 11 wickets in just 6 innings, including a four-wicket haul that tore through the opposition. Her economy rate of 3.68 is among the best in the league, showing she can dry up the runs while simultaneously hunting for poles.
Pitch:
Kingsmead has a reputation for offering significant bounce and carry for seamers. While it remains a sporting wicket, it has slowed down in recent years, often bringing spinners into play as the match progresses.
Weather:
Light rain is expected throughout the day and night. High of 27°C, low of 19°C, with a 55% chance of precipitation at night and 28 mph winds from the south.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Faye Tunnicliffe, Jemma Botha, Kayla Reyneke, Lara Goodall, Leah Jones, Nicole de Klerk, Yasmeen Khan, Asakhe Nyovane, Micaela Andrews, Ayanda Hlubi
Match Details:
Date – March 7, 2026
Time – 1:30 PM IST
Venue – Kingsmead, Durban
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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