LIO vs WAR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch and Weather Updates – Lions vs Warriors, CSA One Day Cup

LIO vs WAR Dream11 Match Preview

Lions and Warriors will lock horns in the second match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge, Division 1. These two sides are amongst the best sides in the tournaments. Both, Lions and Warriors have a star studded line-up. Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der-Dussen,Kagiso Rabada and many other South African international players are there in both the teams. It’s going to be a good contest between bat and ball and this promises to be a thriller of a contest between these two teams.

Lions as well as the Warriors had a very poor campaign in the CSA T20 Challenge. Both sides failed miserably and won only 2 matches out of 7 each and were knocked out after the league stage of the tournament. But this is a new tournament and both the sides will look to perform well in this One-Day Cup. The first step towards that will be a good start of the tournament and both teams will be eyeing a win to start their campaign in CSA One-Day Cup 2022.

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LIO vs WAR Dream11 Match Venue, Time and Date

Match: Lions vs Warriors, Match 2, CSA One Day Cup, Division 1

Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa

Date and Time: March 11th 2022, Friday, 4:30 PM IST

Venue and Pitch Report

A good batting track will be awaiting the players in this match. The pitch will have something for everyone as there will be good bounce and swing for the pacers and the ball will turn a little as well once it gets old. Overall, it will be a good pitch to play on. 

The average first innings total at this venue is 247 runs in ODI cricket and chasing sides have won 27 out of 50 matches played here. Teams are expected to follow the trend and look to bowl first after winning the toss.

LIO vs WAR Dream11 Prediction

The Lions will be the clear favorites to win this game against the Warriors. Lions have a great bowling unit and an excellent balance in their eleven. Warriors, on the contrary, are not looking as a settled unit. Their batting unit looks fragile. They will have to be at their best in this match.

Probable Playing XIs 

Lions: Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Dominic Hendricks (c), Wiaan Mulder, Sisanda Magala, Kagiso Rabada, Lutho Sipamla, Bjorn Fortuin, Duanne Olivier

Warriors: Matthew Breetzke, Wihan Lubbe, Jon Jon Smuts, Lesiba Ngoepe, Tristan Stubbs, Diego Rosier, Sinethemba Qeshile (c & wk), Tian van Vuuren, Akhona Mnyaka, Tshepo Ndwandwa, Lizo Makhosi

Top Captaincy Picks for LIO vs WAR Dream11 Match 

• Wihan Lubbe: Wihan Lubbe is the most popular captaincy pick in this game. He will open the innings and will bowl a few overs as well. Lubbe is a consistent performer and scored 231 runs at an average of 38.50 and picked up 4 wickets as well in the CSA T20 Challenge. Lubbe will be a safe and top captaincy choice. 
• Kagiso Rabada: Rabada was in great form with the ball in the recent test series against New Zealand. He is amongst the best fast bowlers around the globe and will be an excellent choice for captaincy. Rabada picked 10 wickets in the two test matches against New Zealand and will be high on confidence. 
• Rassie van der Dussen: Rassie is one of the best batters at the moment, not only in South Africa but in the world. He is a good player of spin and knows how to pace his innings and play to the situation. He failed with the bat in the recent test series but is ranked 8th in ICC ODI Rankings and will look to do well in this game.

Budget Picks for LIO vs WAR Dream11 Match 

• Sisanda Magala (8.5 Credits): Sisanda Magala will be a great pick for just 8.5 credits. Magala is a bowling all-rounder. He will bat in the lower order and will bowl 10 overs as well. He looked in decent form in the CSA T20 Challenge scoring 125 runs at an average of 31.25 and picked up 5 wickets as well. He will be a good pick for this match.

• Duanne Olivier (8.5 Credits): Olivier will be another excellent pick for just 8.5 credits. He is amongst the best fast bowlers in South Africa currently and is known for his tight lines and lengths. Olivier will bowl with the new ball and in the death overs too. He picked 9 wickets in two games in the test series against New Zealand.

Differential Pick for LIO vs WAR Dream11 Match

• Tristan Stubbs: Stubbs will be an outstanding differential pick for this match. He was the highest run-scorer for the Warriors in the CSA T20 Challenge with 293 runs in 7 games at an average of 48.83. He scored 3 half-centuries as well. Stubbs will bat in the middle-order and will be very crucial with the bat for his team.

Small/Head-to-Head League Team for LIO vs WAR Dream11 Match 

If LIO Bats First: C – Rassie van der Dussen, VC – Wihan Lubbe

If WAR Bats First: C – Reeza Hendricks, VC – Duanne Olivier

Mega League Team for LIO vs WAR Dream11 Match 

If LIO Bats First: C – Temba Bavuma, VC – Kagiso Rabada

If WAR Bats First: C – Tristan Stubbs, VC – Jon Jon Smuts

Which Contests to Join for LIO vs WAR Dream11 Match

Join small and head-to-head leagues upto 4 members from the small/head-to-head league and join Mega league and all the mini-grand leagues of the maximum prize pools with the mega league team.