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Lions vs North West, CSA T20C 2026, Today Match Prediction
LIO vs NW Win Probability
Toss Winner - North West won the toss and choose to bowl first
North West beat Lions by 6 wickets
Lions eye second consecutive win in the CSA T20 Challenge
- Zubayr Hamza scored 66 runs off 38 balls against Dolphins in Lions' opening game.
- Ludwich Schuld has scored 113 runs in two matches for North West this season.
- Wihan Lubbe of North West has taken four wickets in two matches in the tournament so far.
Lions to win the match.
| Tournament: | CSA T20 Challenge, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | DP World Wanderers Stadium, Sandton, South Africa |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 22.2°C|Sunny |
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LIO vs NW Match Prediction & Analysis
Lions and North West will meet at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg in Pool A of the CSA T20 Challenge 2026. Lions have played one match and have four points after defeating Dolphins by eight runs, while North West have played two matches, winning one and losing one, and have five points.
Lions have won two of their last five matches, lost two and had one abandoned. North West, meanwhile, have won three and lost two of their last five matches. In the last five head-to-head matches, Lions have won three, while North West have won two.
North West's latest match ended in a 13-run defeat against Border, while Lions won their previous game by eight runs against Dolphins.
Both teams will look to strengthen their position in Pool A with a positive result at The Wanderers Stadium.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LIO
W
L
W
W
W
LIO
92/4 in 24.1 3.81
265/5 in 50.0 5.3
165/2 in 32.3 5.08
CSAP_ODD
Lions won by 120 runs
114/10 in 21.0 5.43
NW
L
W
W
L
W
NW
128/6 in 20.0 6.4
CSA T20C 2026
North West beat Warriors by 7 wickets
131/3 in 15.3 8.45
228/10 in 70.4 3.23
CSAFS
North West won by 135 runs
251/10 in 80.1 3.13
145/2 in 21.0 6.9
167/8 in 42.0 3.98
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
Match abandoned
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Lions Preview
Lions won their previous match against Dolphins by eight runs after posting 202/4 in 20 overs. Dolphins managed 194/6 in their 20 overs while chasing the target.
Lions' batting was led by Zubayr Hamza, who scored 66 runs off 38 balls. Reeza Hendricks added 50 off 35 balls, while Rassie van der Dussen remained unbeaten on 31 off 24. Connor Esterhuizen provided a late boost with 38 off just 13 balls, before Delano Potgieter finished unbeaten on 12 off four balls.
With the ball, Wiaan Mulder was the standout performer for Lions, taking three wickets for 31 runs in his four overs. Codi Yusuf also picked up two wickets while conceding 38 runs, while Lutho Sipamla took one wicket and gave away 37 runs in his four-over spell.
Lions will look to build on their opening-game victory and continue their strong start to the campaign. Their batting showed plenty of depth in the previous match, while the bowling attack will aim to deliver another effective performance against North West.
Key Players: Zubayr Hamza, Reeza Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder
Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Reeza Hendricks, Zubayr Hamza, Rassie van der Dussen, Mitchell Van Buuren, Connor Esterhuizen, Delano Potgieter, Wiaan Mulder, Wandile Makwetu, Codi Yusuf, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lutho Sipamla
Lions Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA T20 Challenge, 2026
Lions Actual Playing XI:
Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Connor Esterhuizen, Zubayr Hamza, Wandile Makwetu, Delano Potgieter, Nqaba Peter, Lutho Sipamla, Mitchell Van Buuren, Codi Yusuf, JJ Basson
North West Preview
North West lost their previous match against Border by 13 runs while chasing a target of 152. They were restricted to 138/9 in their 20 overs after Border posted 151/4.
Ludwich Schuld was the standout batter for North West, scoring 80 runs off 51 balls. Diego Rosier also made a valuable contribution with 33 off 30 balls, while Daryn Dupavillon added seven off six balls. The rest of the batting lineup struggled to build partnerships as North West lost wickets regularly.
With the ball, Caleb Seleka was their leading wicket-taker with 2/32 from four overs. Daryn Dupavillon bowled an economical spell of 1/14 in four overs, while Wihan Lubbe picked up 1/9 from two overs. Ruan de Swardt and Mthiwekhaya Nabe went wicketless.
North West will look to bounce back from their defeat and produce a stronger all-round performance against Lions. Their batting will need more support around Schuld, while the bowling attack will aim to maintain the control shown by their key performers in the previous game.
Key Players: Ludwich Schuld, Caleb Seleka, Wihan Lubbe
North West Predicted Playing XI:
Ludwich Schuld, Wihan Lubbe, Rubin Hermann, Diego Rosier, Lesiba Ngoepe, Juan James, Ruan de Swardt, Caleb Seleka, Daryn Dupavillon, Alfred Mothoa, Mthiwekhaya Nabe
North West Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA T20 Challenge, 2026
North West Actual Playing XI:
Ludwich Schuld, Meekaeel Prince, Rubin Hermann, Caleb Seleka, Daryn Dupavillon, Alfred Mothoa, Wihan Lubbe, Dian Forrester, Lesiba Ngoepe, Onke Nyaku, Diego Rosier
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Johannesburg is expected to be clear on Friday evening, with the temperature around 20°C. There is a 5% chance of precipitation, while humidity will be around 52% and winds are likely to blow at approximately 6 km/h. No significant weather interruption is expected during the match.
LIO vs NW Pitch Report
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Average Turn
The Wanderers Stadium has produced an average first-innings score of 174 runs across the last 30 T20 matches at the venue. Teams batting first have won 16 of those matches, while chasing sides have won 14. The average second-innings score stands at 147 runs, indicating that a strong total on the board can put pressure on the chasing team. A score around 170-180 runs could be competitive at the venue.
Score Prediction
If Lions bat first: 170-180 runs
If North West bat first: 165-175 runs
Toss: To Bat
The venue numbers slightly favour teams batting first, with 16 of the last 30 T20 matches won by the side setting the target. With the average first-innings score of 174 being higher than the second-innings average of 147, the toss-winning captain is likely to opt to bat first and put a competitive total on the board.
Toss Prediction: Lions to win the toss.
LIO vs NW
Winning Prediction
Lions enter this contest after beating Dolphins by eight runs in their opening match, while North West suffered a 13-run defeat against Border in their previous game. Lions have also won two of their last five matches, while North West have won three in that period.
Lions have the advantage of starting their campaign with a win. Their batting produced a strong total in the previous match, while North West will need a better all-round performance after their defeat against Border. Lions have also won three of the last five head-to-head meetings between the teams. They are the favourites heading into this match.
Lions to win the match.
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