The 18th match of the CSA One-Day Challenge 2026 will be played between Dolphins and North West Dragons at Kingsmead, Durban. North West's campaign began with a win, but they have lost two consecutive games since then. In their match against the Lions, the Dragons only managed to pick up 3 wickets for 229 runs before the rain stopped play.

On the other hand, the Dolphins are struggling, having won just one match and currently stand in sixth position in the points table with six points. They lost their previous match by seven wickets against Lions, failing to defend the target of 240 runs. 

Also Read: ROC vs WAR Today Match Prediction – CSA One-Day Challenge 2026, 17th Match | Who Will Win?

DOL vs NWD Match Details 

• Match: Dolphins vs North West Dragons, 18th Match 

• Date: 14th March 2026

• Time: 4.30 PM IST

• Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

• Live Streaming: YouTube 

ROC vs WAR Weather Report

Pitch Report - Kingsmead

It is a batting-friendly wicket at Kingsmead, Durban The lowest total successfully defended on this ground is 260 runs. The team batting first should aim for something over 280-300 runs to be in a comfortable position to win the game.

Top Batters to Watch – DOL vs NWD

• Marques Ackerman (DOL): 146 runs in this tournament winning 

• Slade van Staden (DOL): 138 runs in this tournament 

• Wihan Lubbe (NWD): 97 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – DOL vs NWD

• Onke Nyaku (NWD): 9 Wickets in this tournament 

• Caleb Seleka (NWD): 8 Wickets in this tournament 
  

•  Imran Tahir  (DOL): 7 Wickets in this tournament 

DOL vs NWD Recent Form

DOL vs NWD Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NWD bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 230–240

• Match Result: DOL to win

Scenario 2: If DOL bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 260–270

• Match Result: DOL to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

DOL vs NWD Predicted Playing XIs

Dolphins

Tshepang Dithole, JJ Smuts, Slade van Staden, Marques Ackerman (c), Edward Moore, Romashan Pillay, Gomolemo Phiri (wk), Tristan Luus, Mohammad Tahir, Zeden Mahomed, Bayanda Majolai

North West Dragons 

Janneman Malan, Dominic Hendricks, Wihan Lubbe (c), Caleb Seleka, Onke Nyaku, Shimane Alfred Mothoa, Lesiba Ngoepe, Meeka eel Prince (wk), Migael Pretorius, Raynard van Tonder, Ruan de Swardt.

Why Dolphins is the favourite today

• Good middle-order 

• Experience team

• Strong bowling unit

DOL vs NWD Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Dolphins are the favourites to win this CSA One-Day Challenge 2026. JJ Smuts, Slade van Staden and Marques Ackerman are expected to be the key performers.