KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) vs Lions, CSAPODCD1_2023, Today Match Prediction 20 September 2023

KZNIN vs LNS Match Prediction & Analysis

KwaZulu-Natal Inland would start their campaign at home as they take on the start-studded Lions in the 3rd game of the  CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2023. It is the first game for both teams, and the players will be eager to perform well and start the season on a winning note.  

KwaZulu-Natal Inland is fielding young players who would be under pressure to deliver. Most of the players on the team haven't faced top-quality players, and it will be a massive test for them to win this game. Lions have some of the best players from the national side in the squad. These players will look to perform at their best and take the side to victory.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

KZNIN

LNS

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Preview

Michael Erlank would like his side to make a strong start to the season. They take on a strong side in their opening game and need a good show from the key players. The side is young and blessed with quality talent. Erlank would like to see a determined show from his players as they look to deliver the goods here.  

Thamsanqa Kumalo and Michael Erlank form a strong opening pair, and the side will expect a good start in this game. Cameron Delport is the most experienced batsman, and he must build partnerships with Cameron Shekleton and Malcolm Nofal in the middle order. Yaseen Valli, Kagiso Rapulana, and David Ridgaard shall look to do the big hitting towards the end.  

On the bowling front, they will need a good show from Keith Dudgeon and Stefan Tait with the new ball, as the Lions have a strong batting line-up. Malcolm Nofal, Michael Erlank, and  Thando Ntini must bowl tight spells in the middle overs. The side will also need a good show in the ing role from Kagiso Rapulana.

KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Predicted Playing XI:

Michael Erlank (c), Yaseen Valli, Thamsanqa Kumalo, Cameron Delport, Cameron Shekleton (wk), Malcolm Nofal, Thando Ntini, David Ridgaard, Stefan Tait, Keith Dudgeon, Kagiso Rapulana

KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Actual Playing XI:

Kagiso Rapulana, Dilllvio Ridgaard, Pite van Biljon, Keith Dudgeon, Kyle Nipper, Mbulelo Budaza, Thando Ntini, Alindile Mhletywa, Malcolm Nofal, Michael Erlank, Tian Koekemoer

Lions Preview

Temba Bavuma leads a star-studded side, and most players in the team would like to use this opportunity to prepare for the World Cup. They have a strong batting line-up and the best bowling attack in the tournament. Bavuma would like to get the best out of his players in this game.  

The side will look for a good start from Temba Bavuma and Reeza Hendricks. Rassie van der Dussen is a good player at No. 3, and he will look to add runs in the middle order with Ryan Rickelton and Zubayr Hamza. Codi Yusuf and Wiaan Mulder add to the team's batting firepower.  

Kagiso Rabada is in good form and will look to bowl a good spell, sharing the new ball with Duanne Oliver. Bjorn Fortuin is a highly experienced player, and he must do well in the middle overs with Sisanda Magala. Mulder and Codi Yusuf add depth to the attack, making it strong.

Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder, Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin, Duanne Oliver, Codi Yusuf, Kagiso Rabada, Zubayr Hamza

Lions Actual Playing XI:

Dominic Hendricks, Joshua Richards, Zubayr Hamza, Ryan Rickelton, Bjorn Fortuin, Malusi Siboto, Tsepo Ndwandwa, Tshepo Moreki, Delano Potgieter, Mitchell Van Buuren, Wiaan Mulder

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It will be overcast skies during the game. The wicket is flat, and batsmen have scored runs on it easily. Bowlers must bowl in the right areas to get assistance from this track. The side batting first shall look to put up 300 runs or more on the board.

KZNIN vs LNS Pitch Report

City Oval, Pietermaritzburg, has recently seen some high-scoring games where batsmen have enjoyed playing on the flat track. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, making it easy to hit through the line. The bowlers get some assistance in the initial overs, but it is a batting track.

Toss: To Bat

We expect the surface to be flat in this game, and there won't be much on this track for the bowlers. The ball will do a bit in the second half of this game. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bat first on this track.