South Africa CSA Pro-20 Cup: Rocks vs Lions Match Preview Odds & Predictions
Rocks will lock horns with Lions in the South Africa CSA Pro-20 Cup on Wednesday. Both teams have settled for a draw three times in their last five head-to-head games. How will this game unfold? Below are previews, betting tips, and odds.
Rocks Preview
Rocks lost by 19 runs in their last game against South Western Districts, putting an end to their two-game winning streak. This team hasn’t been in bad form, as they have won three times in their last five matches: over Mpumalanga by 40 runs, the Dolphins by 7 wickets, and the last win was over the Warriors. They also drew one and lost one: they drew against the Titans, and their only loss was in their last game against South Western Districts, by 19 runs. They currently sit 3rd with 16 points in 5 games.
Rocks XI
Blayde Capell, Gavin Kaplan, Lehan Botha, Neil Brand, Ferisco Adams, Jhedli van Briesies, Glenton Stuurman, Imran Manack, Lizaad Williams, Akhona Mnyaka, Siyabonga Mahima.
Lions Preview
The Lions lost by 9 runs in their last game against the Western Province, putting an end to their six straight wins. This team has been in good form after losing, as they have won six times, including over South Western Districts by 38 runs, EC Iinyathi by 5 runs, Northern Cape by 8 wickets, Limpopo by 8 wickets, Easterns by 9 wickets and the last win was over Titans by 15 runs. They currently sit second in the league standings with 19 points in 6 games.
Lions XI
Zubayr Hamza, Neil Timmers, Rassie van der Dussen, Conor Esterhuizen, Mitchell van Buuren, Richard Seletswane, Born Fortuin, Nqaba Peters, Wilco de Bruin, Codi Yusuf, Siya Plaatjie.
Rocks vs Lions Prediction
The Lions will win because they have more wins in their last five games winning four times, compared to Rocks who have won just three times and drawn once. So, the away team is the better team, and they will win. I predict the Lions will win, with 1xBet offering odds of 1.67.