Tabraiz Shamsi backs Titans to do the business against the Dolphins in CSA T20 Challenge semi

Cape Town – Tabraiz Shamsi is banking on the Titans' experience to get them through their CSA T20 Challenge semi-final against the Dolphins at St George's Park on Friday.

The Proteas wrist-spinner has been involved in plenty of high-pressure international matches, but he also believes the fact that the Titans have been the most successful franchise in the country for a number of years will give the Sky Blues the edge.

"The guys in our dressing room have played a lot of playoff matches and that is an advantage," Shamsi said.

"It's knowing that you have been here before that often keeps you calm in these matches."

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Shamsi is, of course, the No 1 T20 bowler in the world due to his star-studded performances for the Proteas in the shortest format over the last couple of years. He has, though, not been as prolific in Gqeberha thus far despite the conditions at St George's Park being tailor made for the spinners.

The 32-year-old is not too bothered with his form - he has seven wickets at an average of 30.28 - and claims this is actually a blessing in disguise as it shows the Titans are not solely reliant on their T20 superstar.

"I am obviously out there giving my best for the team and trying to win games for the Titans, but its not like if I - or any other one individual - doesn't perform then we don't win the game," he said.

"Throughout the competition it hasn't been one or two guys performing alone. We're not a team that rely on one guy to score the runs and to take the wickets. That's the nice thing. Over the years we have seen that the teams who win competitions are not dependent on individuals as they may have an off day at a crucial