Lions vs Knights, CSA Provincial ODI Div 2, Today Match Prediction

LNS vs KNG Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Lions will be keen to break their two-match losing streak when they take on Knights in the 18th match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2025 played at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday.

With consecutive defeats in the competition, Lions will be keen to turn things around in this home fixture. Captain Bjorn Fortuin will be hoping that the side can learn their mistakes and put in a clinical performance with bat and ball against Titans.

On the other hand, Knights will be keen to continue their winning momentum after ing back-to-back victories in the competition. Skipper Dane Piedt will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Lions Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Zubayr Hamza, Reeza Hendricks, Mitchell Van Buuren, Connor Esterhuizen and Delano Potgieter to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Delano Potgieter showed fight with the bat for Lions and finished the innings with the top-score of 56 not out off 54 balls with the help of five fours and one six. Besides Potgieter, Zubayr Hamza scored 36 runs off 48 balls with the help of four boundaries, whereas Wandile Makwetu chipped in with 33 runs off 69 balls with the help of three fours.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Delano Potgieter, Codi Yusuf, Nqabayomzi Peter, Zack Momberg and Bjorn Fortuin to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, left-arm spinner Bjorn Fortuin was the pick of the bowlers for Lions and claimed 2 for 16 in nine overs.

Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Bjorn Fortuin (captain), Reeza Hendricks, Zubayr Hamza, Wandile Makwetu (wk), Mitchell Van Buuren, Richard Seletswane, Connor Esterhuizen, Delano Potgieter, Codi Yusuf, Nqabayomzi Peter, Zack Momberg

Knights Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Lesego Senokwane, Dominic Hendricks, Patrick Botha, Seth Fledermaus, Gerrie Snyman and Dian Forrester to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous match, wicket-keeper Dominic Hendricks and Seth Fledermaus smashed crucial half-centuries for Knights. Besides Hendricks and Fledermaus, opener Gerrie Snyman scored 44 runs off 48 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six, whereas Patrick Botha and Aaron Phangiso chipped in with crucial scores of 25 and 23 runs respectively.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Aaron Phangiso, Malusi Siboto, Johannes van Dyk, Dian Forrester, and Tiaan van Vuuren to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Tiaan van Vuuren was the pick of the bowlers for Knights and claimed 4 for 39 in his ten overs.Besides Van Vuuren, Gerrie Snyman bowled well and claimed 2 for 31 in six overs.

Knights Predicted Playing XI:

Dane Piedt (c),Gerrie Snyman, Lesego Senokwane, Dominic Hendricks (wk), Patrick Botha, Seth Fledermaus, Dian Forrester, Tiaan van Vuuren, Aaron Phangiso, Malusi Siboto, Johannes van Dyk

Weather Conditions

With thunderstorms predicted to take place throughout the course of the match, the wicket prepared for the game will have something for the bowlers. The spinners will find it tough to grip the ball in rainy conditions.

LNS vs KNG Pitch Report

The Wanderers, Johannesburg is going to host the 18th match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2025 played between Lions and Knights.

In a rain-curtailed match, Lions suffered 65-run defeat at the hands of North West.

Toss: To Bowl

With thunderstorms predicted for the game, both the teams will be looking to win the toss and bowl first.