Preview:
Lions will take on Warriors in the second match of the CSA One Day Cup 2021/22 on Friday. Both sides have got highly talented players in their line-up and will be eager to start the proceedings with a win. Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, and Wiaan Mulder are well-known names in the Lions unit whereas Wihan Lubbe and JJ Smuts will strengthen the Warriors.
Match Details:
Lions vs Warriors, Match 2
Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Date & Time: March 11th at 4:30 PM IST and 1:00 PM Local Time
Pitch Report:
The surface at Wanderers Stadium is conducive for the seamers. The batters need to be watchful in the initial overs and later they can accelerate once set. It’s a tough ask to chase under the lights and hence batting first is a good option.
Probable Playing XIs for LIO vs WAR:
Lions
Ryan Rickelton, Dominic Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Shane Dadswell, Joshua Richards, Mitchell van Buuren, Wiaan Mulder, Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin, Lutho Sipamla, Duanne Olivier
Warriors
Wihan Lubbe, Matthew Breetzke, JJ Smuts, Lesiba Ngoepe, Tristan Stubbs, Diego Rosier, Sinethemba Qeshile, Tiaan van Vuuren / Kyle Jacobs, Stefan Tait / Tsepo Ndwandwa, Mthiwekhaya Nabe, Akhona Mnyaka
Top Picks for LIO vs WAR Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Lions
Reeza Hendricks plays his natural game irrespective of the situation. He has mustered 6003 runs in his 186 List A matches at an average of 36.38 which comprised 14 centuries and 35 half-centuries.
Ryan Rickelton is an upcoming left-handed batter. He has notched 2112 runs in 51 List A matches at an average of 48 with the highest score of 169.
Top Picks – Warriors
Wihan Lubbe has a decent record in List A cricket. In 54 matches, he has accumulated 1291 runs at an average of 26.89 and picked up 29 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 21.
JJ Smuts is a good all-round cricketer. He has got excellent numbers in the limited-overs format. In 143 List A matches, he has scored 4595 runs at an average of 36.18 and picked up 94 wickets.
LIO vs WAR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Career List A Stats |
| Reeza Hendricks | 6003 runs and 12 wickets |
| Ryan Rickelton | 2112 runs |
| Wiaan Mulder | 498 runs and 37 wickets |
| Wihan Lubbe | 1291 runs and 29 wickets |
| JJ Smuts | 4595 runs and 94 wickets |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for LIO vs WAR
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks (c), Diego Rosier, Tristan Stubbs, JJ Smuts (vc), Sisanda Magala, Wiaan Mulder, Wihan Lubbe, Duanne Olivier, Bjorn Fortuin, Mthiwekhaya Nabe
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for LIO vs WAR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (vc), Reeza Hendricks, Joshua Richards, Tristan Stubbs, JJ Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Wihan Lubbe (c), Duanne Olivier, Lutho Sipamla, Mthiwekhaya Nabe
LIO vs WAR Probable Winners:
Lions are expected to win this match.
