Lions vs Titans, CSAFS, Today Match Prediction

LNS vs TIT Match Prediction & Analysis

Lions will face Titans in the finals of the CSA 4-Day Series Division One, 2024-25 played at The Wanderers, Johannesburg, starting from Thursday (April 10th).

With three victories and three draws out of seven matches played this season, Lions claimed top spot in the preliminary stages of the competition. Defending Champions will be looking to deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball in this all-important final.

On the other hand, Titans managed to seal their place in the finals after their previous match against Boland ended in a draw. Captain Neil Brand will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods in this contest.

Earlier this seasons, Lions ed a comprehensive 153-run win over Titans in a four-day match played at Johannesburg.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Lions Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Zubayr Hamza, Joshua Richards, captain Dominic Hendricks and Bjorn Fortuin to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 425 runs in nine innings, Zubayr Hamza has topped the batting charts for Lions in the ongoing CSA 4-Day Series Division One competition. Besides Hamza, Dominic Hendricks has shown excellent form for Lions and accumulated 400 runs at an average of 50.00.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Bjorn Fortuin, Lutho Sipamla, Kwena Maphaka, Codi Yousuf and Tshepo Moreki to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 19 wickets at an average of 19.84, medium-pacer Tshepo Moreki has topped the bowling charts for Lions in this year’s competition. Besides Moreki, Lutho Sipamla and Codi Yusuf have bowled well for Lions and claimed 19 wickets each so far this season.

Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Dominic Hendricks (c), Joshua Richards, Muhammad Manack, Zubayr Hamza, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Delano Potgieter, Bjorn Fortuin, Codi Yusuf, Tshepo Moreki, Lutho Sipamla, Kwena Maphaka

Titans Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Dewald Brewis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Neil Brand and Keegan Petersen to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 547 runs in 10 innings, Dewald Brewis has topped the batting charts for Titans in the ongoing CSA 4-Day Series Division One competition.Besides Brewis, captain Neil Brand have shown excellent form with the bat for Titans and accumulated 424 runs in 11 innings at an average of 53.00.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Junior Dala, Tsepo Ndwandwa, Sibonelo Makhanya, Merrick Brett and Matthew Boast to deliver the crucial breakthroughs.

With 21 wickets at an average of 19.28, left-arm spinner Tsepo Ndwandwa has topped the bowling charts for Titans in the ongoing CSA 4-Day Series Division One competition.

Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Neil Brand (c), Rivaldo Moonsamy (wk),Joshua van Heerden, Keegan Petersen, Dewald Brevis, Sibonelo Makhanya, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Boast, Merrick Brett, Junior Dala, Tsepo Ndwandwa

Weather Conditions

The average first inning score at The Wanderers, Johannesburg in the ongoing CSA 4-Day Series Division One in the previous four completed matches is around 277 runs. The weather forecast for the final is expected to be perfect with sunny intervals and light winds.

LNS vs TIT Pitch Report

The Wanderers, Johannesburg is going to host the final of the CSA 4-Day Series Division One 2024-25 played between Lions and Titans.

Lions will take heart from the fact that they have won three matches out of four played at The Wanderers.

Toss: To Bat

The Wanderers, Johannesburg has been great venue for side batting first. This season, three matches out of four played have won by side winning the toss, and opting to bat first.