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CLAIM NOWKnights vs Lions, CSAT20, Today Match Prediction 09 October 2024
KNG vs LIO Win Probability
Toss Winner - Lions won the toss and choose to bat first
Lions beat Knights by 47 runs
Lions are looking to their 3rd win on a trot.
- The Lions have won four of their last five games, whereas the Knights have won one of their last five (one match was abandoned).
- The Lions are in third place in the points table with 9 points, and the Knights are in sixth place with just 4 points so far.
- Junaid Dawood (Lions) and Malusi Siboto (Knights) are tied as the top wicket-takers with 8 wickets each so far.
We predict that the Lions will defeat the Knights.
| Tournament: | CSA T20 Challenge, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein, South Africa |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 28.0°C|Sunny |
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KNG vs LIO Match Prediction & Analysis
The Knights will take on the Lions in the 15th match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2024 at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein, on October 9, 2024, at 9:30 p.m. Three other matches will be played at the same time on different venues. All the teams have played three matches so far in the tournament. This will be the fourth game for Lions and Knights.
After an early defeat, the Lions have done well so far to be among the top four teams in the tournament. The Knights did win their last game, but a tied and shortened game hampered their standing. Will the Lions continue the winning streak, or will the Knights turn the tides?
RECENT PERFORMANCE
KNG
W L L L W
KNG
150/6 in 20.0 7.5
CSAT20
Knights beat Warriors by 16 runs
166/9 in 20.0 8.3
146/6 in 18.0 8.11
CSAT20
North West Dragons won by 3 runs (DLS METHOD) 🏆
144/4 in 18.0 8
276/10 in 46.2 5.96
CSAPODCD2_2023
South Africa Emerging beat Knights by 8 wickets278/2 in 32.3 8.55
223/10 in 46.4 4.78
CSAPODCD2_2023
Knights beat Eastern Storm by 56 runs
279/9 in 50.0 5.58
LIO
W W L
LIO
156/5 in 20.0 7.8
CSAT20
Lions beat Dolphins by 9 runs
147/8 in 20.0 7.35
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Knights Preview
The Knights have played three games so far in the CSA T20 Challenge 2024. The first one was a defeat in a rain-affected game. The second was a defeat in a tie, and the third one ended in a win for the Knights. With 4 points in three matches—1 win and 2 losses—the Knights are in sixth place in the points table, tied with the Warriors on points.
The Knights started the season with a loss in a shortened game against North West. Needing the revised target of 150 to win in 18 overs, the Knights were well on course at 139 for 3 after 16 overs. They needed just 11 runs in the next two overs with 7 wickets in hand. However, they lost 3 quick wickets - two run-outs - and managed just 7 runs, losing the game by 3 runs (D/L Method). Dian Forrester top scored with 46 not-out and was their best bowler with 2 wickets for 22 runs earlier in the 1st innings.
The second game against Boland was another low-scoring affair. Dian Forrester top-scored to almost take the Knights over the line. Needing 142 to win, the Knights tied the game and then lost in the super-over after scoring just 1 run for 2 wickets.
They finally tasted a victory against the Warriors in the third game. Batting first, the Knights set a target of 167 for the Warriors. Jacques Snyman (42 runs) and Garnett Tarr (50 runs) did well to help get the Knights to 166. In defence, Malusi Siboto took 4 for 28 to help them win the game comfortably by 16 runs. Slow scoring has been an issue for the Knights. They need to be more positive with the bat. They have a good bowling attack. Hopefully, it will come good against the Lions tomorrow.
Key players: Dian Forrester, Garnett Tarr, Malusi Siboto, Jacques Snyman
Knights Predicted Playing XI:
Gihahn Cloete(w), Garnett Tarr, Jacques Snyman, Lesego Senokwane, Patrick Botha, Dian Forrester, Tiaan van Vuuren, Dane Piedt(c), Aaron Phangiso, Sithembile Langa, Malusi Siboto
Knights Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA T20 Challenge, 2024
Knights Actual Playing XI:
Gihahn Cloete, Garnett Tarr, Dian Forrester, Jacques Snyman, Tiaan van Vuuren, Sithembile Langa, Dane Piedt, Lesego Senokwane, Aaron Phangiso, Malusi Siboto, Rilee Rossouw
Lions Preview
The Lions have played three games so far this season and have lost one game. With two wins in three matches, they have 9 points and are placed third in the points table. The heavy defeat in the first game has hampered their NRR, which is the third worst in the tournament.
The huge defeat came against the Titans. Chasing 258, the Lions crumbled to a 117 run loss after managing just 141 in 20 overs. Six Lions batters were dismissed on a single-digit score, with three scoring a zero.
It was a tough challenge to rise up from such a defeat first up, but the Lions did exactly that. They countered the heavy loss with a heavy win against the Warriors. Batting first, the Lions scored 239 runs with 5 batters scoring over 35. Captain Wandile Makwetu top scored with 55 runs. Junaid Dawood’s 5-wicket haul ensured no hiccups as the Lions restricted the Warriors to 177 runs.
The story continued in the third game, when the Lions defeated the Dolphins by 9 runs. Joshua Richards top-scored with 38 runs, and Junaid Dawood proved his worth again with a 3-wicket haul for 22 runs. The Lions are batting fearlessly, and Junaid Dawood is in good form. They would fancy their chances against the cautiously batting Knights.
Key players: Junaid Dawood, Wandile Makwetu, Delano Potgieter, Kwena Maphaka
Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Wandile Makwetu(w), Connor Esterhuizen, Zubayr Hamza, Mitchell Van Buuren(c), Joshua Richards, Evan Jones, Delano Potgieter, Junaid Dawood, Kwena Maphaka, Codi Yusuf, Tshepo Moreki
Lions Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA T20 Challenge, 2024
Lions Actual Playing XI:
Mitchell Van Buuren, Evan Jones, Zubayr Hamza, Delano Potgieter, Codi Yusuf, Connor Esterhuizen, Tshepo Moreki, Junaid Dawood, Lutho Sipamla, Wandile Makwetu, Joshua Richards
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for Bloemfontein tomorrow, October 9, 2024, suggests a warm day with clear skies. The temperature will range from a high of around 30°C to a low of 16°C. There’s no significant chance of rain, so the possibility of another shortened game does not exist.
KNG vs LIO Pitch Report
The match will be played at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. This is one of the prime venues in South Africa, hosting several Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and domestic matches. The first Test was played here in 1999. The ground has even conditions and a seating capacity of about 20,000 spectators.
Toss: To Bowl
It’s generally a bat first wicket at Mangaung Oval. However, some high scores have been chaced here in ODI cricket. The record in T20Is is even. The Knights lost from a sure-win situation here, batting second at this venue. It’s a good place where you bowl first and then chase in even conditions. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.
KNG vs LIO
Winning Prediction
The Lions have the momentum with them after two comprehensive wins on a trot. On the other hand, the Knights have not been performing to their full potential. They are batting too cautiously and are not seizing the crucial moments. The Lions have fearless batting and an able bowling unit. We believe that the Lions have a good chance of getting to their third win against the Knights.
We predict that the Lions will defeat the Knights.
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