The domestic cricket season winds down this week with the four-day series final between the two Gauteng sides at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium.

The Warriors have a continuous pouring of rain at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein and a special performance from their skipper Senuran Muthusamy to thank for their survival in division one.

An undefeated first-innings 106, rescuing his side from 40 for the loss of four wickets as well as seven wickets in the match, including second-innings figures of five for 95, saw the Warriors beat the Dolphins in Gqeberha in the final round of four-day series fixtures.

Muthusamy, meanwhile, continuing his good week was rewarded with his first-ever Cricket South Africa contract alongside Lizaad Williams and Kwena Maphaka.

The result in Gqeberha dampened the Dolphins' hopes of securing a place in the final, which will now be contested by the Lions and the Titans at the Wanderers starting on Thursday.

The Knights, meanwhile, needed a full haul of points against the log leaders the Lions if they were to secure their place in the division for a second season.

But no play was possible across the four days in Bloemfontein due to inclement weather, which means the...