DOL vs NWD Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa One-Day Cup 2026, Match 18

The 18th match of the South Africa One Day Cup Division One 2025–26 will be played between Dolphins (DOL) and North West Dragons (NWD). The match will take place at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world, and will be a day-night 50-over game.

Both teams are currently in the lower half of the points table and are looking to improve their position. The Dolphins have a slight advantage because they are playing at their home ground, which could help them perform better.

The Dolphins have done well against the North West Dragons in recent matches. They have won the last two meetings, including a 7-wicket win (DLS method) in March 2025. However, overall, the rivalry has been competitive.

The pitch at Kingsmead usually helps fast bowlers. Because of the coastal weather, the ball often swings and moves more at the start of the innings.

Marques Ackerman has performed well in the tournament with 146 runs in just 3 matches so far. On the other hand, Wihan Lubbe of North West Dragons impressed all with his batting. He scored 80 runs in the last match. Both are the top captaincy picks for DOL vs NWD Dream11 team prediction.

Dolphins vs North West Dragons Match Details

DOL vs NWD Dream11 Team Today Stats

DOL vs NWD Toss Prediction

The pitch at Kingsmead usually supports fast bowlers early in the match. In day-night games, dew can make batting easier in the second innings. Because of this, the team winning the toss may choose to bowl first in the DOL vs NWD Dream11 prediction today match.

Record of Chasing Teams at Kingsmead

DOL vs NWD Playing 11 (Probable)

DOL vs NWD Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

DOL vs NWD Captain & Vice Captain Choices

Top Picks for DOL vs NWD Dream11 Prediction

Budget Picks for DOL vs NWD Dream11 Prediction

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keeper: Tshepang Dithole

Batters: Lesiba Ngoepe, Marques Ackerman

All-rounders: JJ Smuts, Wihan Lubbe, Onke Nyaku (VC), Rivaldo Pillay

Bowlers: Imran Tahir, Migael Pretorius, Caleb Seleka (C), A Mothoa

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keepers: R De Swardt

Batters: Lesiba Ngoepe, Marques Ackermann (C)

All-rounders: JJ Smuts, Wihan Lubbe, Onke Nyaku, T Hlatuka

Bowlers: Imran Tahir, Migael Pretorius, Caleb Seleka (VC), A Mothoa

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for DOL vs NWD match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

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