In the on-going CSA T20 Challenge, Cape Cobras and Titans will lock horns against each other on the league stage’s final day. So far, both teams have had opposing paths in the competition. Although the Lions are currently in the second position in the points table, Cape Cobras are reeling in the six-team rivalry in fifth place.
The Lions look like they are secure to make it to the playoffs after winning 3 out of 4 in their opening games. They are in an influential position to advance, even though they lose their final league match against Cape Cobras. On the other side, after managing just 1 win in 4 games, Cape Cobras are out of the playoff race. However, the momentum is with the Cobras to spring a surprise against the Lions.
Weather
The weather is not promising due to there being chances of 90% to rain.
Pitch
Although the ball should skid reasonably well on to the bat, the batsmen will have to be careful of the movements off the surface. The fast bowlers have received assistance early on, as seen in the CSA T20 Challenge so far. Upon winning the toss, both teams will look to bat first.
Playing XIs
Cape Cobras
Tony de Zorzi (c), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Zubayr Hamza, Jason Smith, Christiaan Jonker, Ziyaad Abrahams, Onke Nyaku, George Linde, Imran Manack, Tshepo Moreki, Calvin Savage
Lions
Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Dwaine Pretorius, Delano Potgieter,Beuran Hendricks , Bjorn Fortuin, Sisanda Magala, Aaron Phangiso, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen
Cape Cobras vs Lions Dream 11:
Kagiso Rabada (c), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Zubayr Hamza, Christiaan Jonker, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Sisanda Magala, Imran Manack
The Lions has dominated the tournament so far. The defending champions are the quality side, and they’re going to fancy their chances against Cobras, who were terrible in the contest and lost 3 of their 4 matches.