Western Province vs Lions, CSA 4-Day Series, Division 1, Today Match Prediction 04 November 2023

wpr vs lio Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Western Province and Lions will lock horns in the second match of CSA 4-Day Division 1 competition played at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, starting from 4th November.

With two wins, two losses and three draws, Western Province finished at the bottom half of the league last year. Captain Kyle Verreynne will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball in this opening game.

On the other hand, Lions will need to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Western Province.

Last season, Lions registered a 28-run win over Western Province in a game played at The Wanderers in Johannesburg.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Western Province Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tony de Zorzi, captain Kyle Verreynne, Edward Moore, Yaseen Vallie and Daniel Smith to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Last year, captain Kyle Verreynne was the standout performer with the bat for Western Province. In 10 innings, Verreynne accumulated 535 runs at an average of 59.44 with one century and four half-centuries.

Besides Verreynne, opener Tony de Zorzi showcased sensational form at the top of the innings and accumulated 507 runs in six innings at an average of 101.40 with two centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Nandre Burger, Tshepo Moreki, Beuran Hendricks, Dane Paterson and George Linde to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 20 wickets in 11 innings, left-arm seamer, Beuran Hendricks, was the standout performer for Western Province last season.

Besides Hendricks, Dane Paterson also claimed 17 scalps at an average of 19.64.

Western Province Predicted Playing XI:

Edward Moore, Tony de Zorzi, Yaseen Vallie, Daniel Smith, Kyle Verreynne (c & wk), Aviwe Mgijima, George Linde, Beuran Hendricks, Dane Paterson, Nandre Burger, Tshepo Moreki

Lions Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ryan Rickelton, captain Dominic Hendricks, Joshua Richards, Wiann Mulder, Mitchell Van Buuren and Bjorn Fortuin to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 369 runs in 8 innings at an average of 52.71, Dominic Hendricks topped the batting charts for Lions last season. Besides Dominic Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton showcased excellent form for Lions and accumulated 365 runs in five innings at an excellent average of 121.66 with three centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Lutho Sipamla, Codi Yusuf, Malusi Siboto, Wiann Mulder, Sisanda Magala and Bjorn Fortuin to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Last year, left-arm spinner, Bjorn Fortuin, was the standout performer for Lions on display and claimed 22 wickets in eight innings at an average of 23.27.

Besides Fortuin, right arm quick Lutho Sipamla claimed 20 scalps at an average of 27.00 with one five-for to his name.

Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Joshua Richards, Dominic Hendricks (c), Kagiso Rapulana, Mitchell Van Buuren, Wiann Mulder, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Bjorn Fortuin, Sisanda Magala, Malusi Siboto, Codi Yusuf, Lutho Sipamla

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for Newlands will be good for batting. The quick bowlers might get some assistance with the new-ball. The weather forecast for the first two days is bright sunshine. The forecast for the last two days is light rain showers with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town is going to host the 2nd match of the CSA 4-Day Series Division 1 between Western Province and Lions.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. Last year, all three matches played at Newlands have been won by side batting first.