In-form Dolphins ready for tough Titans test in ODC Qualifier

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins head into Wednesday's One-Day Cup qualifier off the back of four consecutive wins and will face a tough Momentum Multiply Titans outfit at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium.

Both the Dolphins and the Titans have hit a rich vein of form in the 50 over competition and will face off after their fixture was abandoned due to heavy rain in Pretoria earlier in the competition.

The winner of tomorrow's showdown will face Goldrush Boland in the final at Boland Park this weekend and the Titans come into Wednesday's knock-out on the back of four wins of their own.

Focusing on the head-to-head between the teams, the Dolphins did get to bat in their match at SuperSport Park earlier in the season. Dolphins coach Quinton Friend believes they can take positives out of that innings heading into their match.

"That innings against the Titans was the start of the turnaround for us and from there was started batting far smarter and worked out how to set and chase down totals," Friend said. "We can take a lot away from how we batted in Pretoria, but the conditions are totally different to Durban.

"Scoring 300 plus at Centurion happens quite often due to the nature of the surface but you still have to go out there and post that score and we will take that positive energy with us into Wednesday."

Both teams head into the clash in red-hot form and Friend is excited by how his team are going about their business.

"The team is in a really good space and that often happens when you get onto a winning run. Things all seem to be in their correct place and the energy and attitude of the boys has been phenomenal.

"We've got the momentum at the right time, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to play for a spot in the final tomorrow at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead."

The Dolphins won four matches in a row after losing their first three in the competition, however they were awarded the points for their first match against the Warriors after the team from Gqeberha breached CSA protocol.

Friend knows that his side are up for the fight this week as they potentially chase a first piece of silverware.

"We just wanted to finish as high up the log as we could but as things have unfolded, we now have an opportunity to play for a title.

"Mentally the players are in a good space but physically it's been quite challenging. What has been good is how we have delt with the recovery part of things and given the guys the best chance to be as fresh as possible.

"It's been a whole squad effort to get us to where we are now, and things have clicked at the right time for us and we are privileged to represent the Dolphins in a play-off game.

"We urge all the fans to come through to Hollywoodbets Kingsmead and watch some brilliant domestic cricket," Friend added.

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins will welcome back Keshav Maharaj to their squad for the play-off.

Hollywoodbets Dolphins Squad v Momentum Multiply Titans:

Prenelan Subrayen, Okuhle Cele, Bryce Parsons, Jason Smith, Jon-Jon Smuts, Tshepang Dithole, SJ Erwee, Marques Ackerman, Khaya Zondo, Tristan Luus, Hanu Viljoen, Andile Simelane, Keshjav Maharaj, Daryn Dupavillon, Eathan Bosch.