Dolphins aware of what needs to be done this week

With two rounds remaining in the One-Day Cup, the Hollywoodbets Dolphins understand what is needed from them, starting with a showdown with the Knights at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium tomorrow.

It's been an encouraging turnaround for the Dolphins who have won their last two matches, firstly against the Lions, and then an emphatic bonus-point win over WSB Western Province.

They have had a week off in preparation for their final two matches in the group phase of the competition. With time to reflect on past performances, coach Quinton Friend feels their execution has been better in their last two matches.

"From a batting perspective we have created a few more partnerships than in the previous games and took care of certain phases in the innings," Friend said. "The guys understand what needs to be done and we've started putting the plans into action.

"It would be fantastic for one of our top six to go through and get a hundred because that makes chasing or setting a total a lot easier.

"We'll continue to try and get that right but I'm very happy where things are at currently."

'HAVE TO WIN BOTH OUR GAMES'

The Dolphins know what needs to be done from a performance perspective and they know what needs to happen from a results perspective if they are going to advance into the knock-outs.

"Friday is going to be a massive game for us following the results from Wednesday night's matches and we know where we stand in the competition going forward.

"We have to win both of our games, but our main focus is Friday night and getting the job done there.

"From where we were at the start of the competition to where we are now, it shows that we have a group that keeps believing and there has been good buy-in from the group," Friend added.

The two wins last week have been crucial in getting the Dolphins into the play-off mix and despite the already-positive attitude in the camp, those wins have bolstered the group.

"I think that Dolphins cricket is at its best when every guy in the squad is contributing to our success, and we've seen that over the past week.

"The energy in the squad has been unreal and the belief is there without a doubt and we are looking forward to Friday in front of the home crowd," Friend said.

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins will welcome back Daryn Dupavillon into the squad after he recovered from a hamstring injury. Marques Ackerman (hamstring) and Brad Porteous (neck) are the two players unavailable for selection.

Hollywoodbets Dolphins Squad:

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