Boland (Rocks) vs Lions, CSAFS, Today Match Prediction

BOL vs LNS Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Boland will desperate to break their winless streak when they take on Lions in the 18th match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division One 2024-25 played at Boland Park, Paarl, starting from 20th March (Thursday).

With one win, one loss and two draws, Boland are currently lying in the bottom half of the league table. Captain Clyde Fortuin will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Lions will be keen to extend their lead at the top after registering their third win of the season. Captain Dominic Hendricks will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this contest.

The previous two matches played between Lions and Warriors have ended in a draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Boland (Rocks) Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on in-form opener Grant Roelofsen, Pieter Malan, Gavin Kaplan, Aviwe Mgijima and captain Clyde Fortuin to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match Boland managed to declare their innings at 381 runs for the loss of seven wickets. For Boland, Gavin Kaplan was the star of the show with the bat and smashed 122 not out off 231 balls with the help of sixteen fours.Besides Kaplan, opener Pieter Malan played well and scored 83 runs off 196 balls with the help of thirteen fours, whereas Blayde Capell chipped in with a half-century off 42 balls.

After taking a decent lead of 62 runs, Boland struggled to get going in their second innings and could only score 156 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 51 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Ayabulela Gqamane, Glenton Stuurman, Akhona Mnyaka, Shaun von Berg and Keith Dudgeon to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Glenton Stuurman was the pick of the bowlers for Boland and claimed 5 for 59 in 16.5 overs.Beside Stuurman, veteran spinner Shaun Von Berg bowled well and finished with figures of 3 for 50 in 28 overs.

Boland (Rocks) Predicted Playing XI:

Clyde Fortuin (c & wk), Michael Copeland, Pieter Malan, Grant Roelofsen Gavin Kaplan, Aviwe Mgijima, Shaun von Berg, Keith Dudgeon, Ayabulela Gqamane, Glenton Stuurman, Akhona Mnyaka

Lions Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on captain Dominic Hendricks, Muhammad Manack, Joshua Richards, Zubayr Hamza, Delano Potgieter and wicket-keeper Connor Esterhuizen to do the bulk of the scoring.

In their first innings against Warriors, Lions managed to post a decent total of 291 runs in 92.3 overs. For Lions, captain Dominic Hendricks showcased excellent form and finished the innings with the top-score of 89 runs off 200 balls with the help of eleven fours and one six.Besides Hendricks, bowling all-rounder Bjorn Fortuin scored 50 runs off 59 balls with the help of nine fours, whereas Codi Yusuf chipped in with 30 runs off 42 balls with the help of four boundaries.

With formidable lead of 197 runs going into their second innings, Lions once again managed to post 214 runs in 63 overs, courtesy notable scores from opener Joshua Richards and Muhammad Manack.

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

In the previous match, pace quartet of Codi Yusuf, Tshepo Moreki, Lutho Sipamla and Kwena Maphaka bowled well and picked up 18 wickets between them.

Lions Predicted Playing XI:

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

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Boland Park; Paarl will be excellent for batting with some help for the bowlers. The weather forecast for the four-day match is far ideal as rain is expected to take on all the days of the game.

BOL vs LNS Pitch Report

Boland Park, Paarl is going to host the 18th match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division One played between Boland and Lions.

Boland will take heart from the fact they have won their previous four-day match played at Paarl.

Toss: To Bat

Boland Park, Paarl has been great venue for the sides batting first. The previous two matches played at Paarl have been won by side winning the toss and batting first.