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Lions vs Western Province, CSA T20C 2026, Today Match Prediction
LIO vs WPR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Lions won the toss and choose to bat first
Lions beat Western Province by 16 runs
Who will progress into the Final, Lions or Western Province?
- Western Province’s Kyle Verreynne scored 46 at 209.09 SR in the last match.
- Rassie van der Dussen to score at least 35 runs while batting second.
- Gerald Coetzee got 3 wickets last time vs Western Province, can bet as top bowler.
Lions to Win
| Tournament: | CSA T20 Challenge, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Western Province Cricket Club, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 22.0°C|Sunny |
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LIO vs WPR Match Prediction & Analysis
Lions is set to take on Western Province in the 2nd semi-final clash in the CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The match will be played on 14 November, Saturday at the Newlands in Cape Town.
After around two months of high-voltage cricket in the Proteas nation, we are down to the final four. And only one will progress between Lions and Western Province. The former side finished 2nd in the Super Eight table while Western Province was right behind them.
Lions and Western Province have played a total of eight head-to-head matches in the T20 format. Province have the slight advantage with 4 wins to Lions 3 wins.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LIO
W
L
W
W
W
LIO
134/8 in 20.0 6.7
CSA T20C 2026
Lions beat Boland (Rocks) by 5 wickets
135/5 in 19.4 6.86
178/9 in 20.0 8.9
CSA T20C 2026
Western Province beat Lions by 9 runs
169/6 in 20.0 8.45
WPR
W
W
L
W
W
WPR
105/5 in 14.3 7.24
CSA T20C 2026
Western Province beat South Western Districts by 5 wickets
99/10 in 19.3 5.08
178/9 in 20.0 8.9
CSA T20C 2026
Western Province beat Lions by 9 runs
169/6 in 20.0 8.45
176/4 in 19.5 8.87
CSA T20C 2026
Western Province beat Boland (Rocks) by 6 wickets174/7 in 20.0 8.7
111/10 in 17.2 6.4
CSA T20C 2026
Western Province beat Mpumalanga Rhinos by 25 runs136/7 in 20.0 6.8
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
Western Province beat Lions by 9 runs
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245/4 in 36.0
CSAP_ODD
Lions beat Western Province by 15 runs (D/L) method
259/7 in 42.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Lions Preview
The Lions head into the CSA T20 Challenge semi-final against Western Province in strong form after a consistent Super Eights campaign that saw them finish near the top of the table with five wins from seven matches.
Their most recent outing produced a tense 5 wicket victory over Boland, continuing a solid run that included wins over Titans and Easterns.
Connor Esterhuizen has been the standout with the bat, leading the team’s run charts with 291 runs across eight innings. He has played with a strike rate of 186.54 and average of 48.50. His best performance this season is 98 unbeaten vs Titans.
Zubayr Hamza has contributed 266 runs, while Rassie van der Dussen has scored 259 and Mitchell van Buuren got 192 runs on the board.
On the bowling front, Codi Ethan Yusuf and Nqaba Peter share the lead with 12 wickets each, supported by Bjorn Fortuin with 9 and Siya Plaatjie with 8 scalps for the Lions.
Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Neil Timmers, Richard Seletswane, Rassie van der Dussen, Connor Esterhuizen (WK), Mitchell van Buuren, Morteza Manack, Bjorn Fortuin (C), Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Codi Yusuf, Siya Plaatjie.
Lions Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA T20 Challenge, 2026
Lions Actual Playing XI:
Delano Potgieter, Onkgomoditse Seletswane, Rassie van der Dussen, Connor Esterhuizen, Mitchell Van Buuren, Morteza Manack, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Nqaba Peter, Codi Yusuf, Siya Plaatjie
Western Province Preview
Western Province enter the semi-final with confidence after a competitive Super Eights stage that secured their qualification, finishing with four wins from seven matches.
They claimed a notable 9 run victory over the Lions in their most recent head-to-head encounter and followed it up with a 5 wicket win against South Western Districts.
Joshua van Heerden leads the batting with 252 runs. The 28-year-old batter has an average of 50.40 and a strike rate of 140.78 this campaign. He is closely followed by Kashief Joseph with 246 runs and Daniel Smith scored 239 runs. Jiveshan Pillay (145) and Edward Moore (139) have also made useful contributions.
The bowling attack is headed by Josh Breed with 13 wickets, while Oliver Whitehead and Tshepo Moreki have claimed 12 wickets each, and George Linde has taken eight scalps.
With a well-rounded unit and the psychological edge of their recent win over the Lions, Western Province will aim to continue their strong home form at Newlands and progress to the final.
Western Province Predicted Playing XI:
Jiveshan Pillay, Kashief Joseph, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Daniel Smith, George Linde (C), Joshua van Heerden, Oliver Whitehead, Josh Breed, Sinalo Gobeni, Tshepo Moreki, Dane Paterson.
Western Province Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA T20 Challenge, 2026
Western Province Actual Playing XI:
Raeeq Daniels, Jiveshan Pillay, Kashief Joseph, Kyle Verreynne, Daniel Smith, George Linde, Mihlali Mpongwana, Oliver Whitehead, Josh Breed, Sinalo Gobeni, Tshepo Moreki
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast in Cape Town is likely to be clear to mostly sunny conditions. Temperatures will range from a low of about 16-18°C to a high near 23-27°C. There are moderate winds expected at approx 12 kmph. There is about a 10-20% probability of precipitation, so there is minimal chances of rain.
LIO vs WPR Pitch Report
The pitch at Newlands is generally balanced with good bounce and true carry. Pacers can extract some early movement and bounce with the new ball, especially if there is any cloud cover or breeze. Once batters settle, the surface plays well for stroke-making and the outfield is quick. Spinners usually get limited turn.
Toss: To Bowl
It would be an easy decision to bowl first for the captain who win the toss. There have been a total of six matches played at the venue in which five times the bowling first team won.
LIO vs WPR
Winning Prediction
Lions are slight favourites. They finished higher in the Super Eights with five wins and possess a potent batting unit led by Connor Esterhuizen’s outstanding 291 runs at a strike rate of 186. Western Province have home advantage at Newlands and a recent head-to-head win, but Lions’ superior form and depth should edge them into the final.
Lions to Win
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