North West vs Lions, 4-Day Franchise Series 2022-23, Today Match Prediction 17 November 2022

nwest vs lio Match Prediction & Analysis

North-West and Lions will lock horns in the Division 1 match of the CSA 4-Day Challenge 2022-23 played at North West University Ground in Potchefstroom.

The North West opening fixture against Knights was washed out due to bad weather. Captain Nicky van Der Bergh will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong show in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Captain Dominic Hendricks will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show in their opening fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

North West Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Wesley Marshall, Grant Mokoena, Shayleri Pillay, captain Nicky Van den Burgh and Senuran Muthusamy to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Last season, opener Wesley Marshall has topped the batting charts for North-West. In 13 innings, Marshall accumulated 494 runs at an average of 38.00 with five half-centuries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Delano Potgieter, Kerwin Mungroo, Eldred Hawkins, Duan Jansen and Senuran Muthusamy to provide timely breakthroughs.

North West Predicted Playing XI:

Grant Mokoena, Wesley Marshall, Shaylen Pillay, Nicky van den Bergh (c & wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Christopher Britz, Khanya Cotani, Delano Potgieter, Duan Jansen, Renaldo Meyer, Kerwin Mungroo

Lions Preview

Last year, Lions showed decent form as a unit and managed to win four matches out of seven played in the competition.

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Joshua Richards, Ryan Rickelton, Dominic Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks and Mitchell Van Buuren to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Last season, wicket-keeper Ryan Rickelton has topped the batting charts for Lions. In seven innings, Ryan Rickelton accumulated 497 runs at an average of 82.83 with three centuries and one half-century.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Malusi Siboto, Duanne Olivier, Sisanda Magala and Lutho Sipamla to provide timely breakthroughs.

With 29 wickets in 10 innings, pacer Duanne Olivier has topped the bowling charts for Lions last year.

Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Dominic Hendricks (c), Reeza Hendricks, Joshua Richards, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Kagiso Rapulana, Mitchell Van Buuren, Bjorn Fortuin, Sisanda Magala, Malusi Siboto, Codi Yusuf, Duanne Olivier

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game at Potchefstroom will favors the batting units. The bowlers will have to toil hard for wickets on such a placid wicket. The weather forecast for the game is expected to be dry and sunny with light winds.

Venue Details

North West University Ground in Potchefstroom is going to host the Division 1 match between North-West and Lions.

Last year, Lions managed to beat North-West by an innings and 72 runs in a four-day game played at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 350 runs.