South Africa CSA Pro-20 Cup: Western Province vs Lions Match Preview Odds & Predictions
Western Province
Lions
Western Province will lock horns against the Lions in the South Africa CSA Pro-20 Cup on Saturday. The Lions have won the last five head-to-head games over Western Province. Can the away team win here? Below are previews, betting tips, and odds.
Western Province Preview
Western Province lost their last game by 4 wickets against Warriors, putting them in a two-game losing streak. This team has been in good form; although they lost in their last two games, they had won five straight games before then, as they have won over Knight by 5 wickets, South Africa Emerging Players by 6 wickets, Easterns by 9 wickets, Mpumalanga by 25 runs, and the last win was over Rocks by 6 wickets. They currently sit 4th in the league standings with 11 points in 5 games.
Western Provinces XI
Jiveshan Pillay, Kashief Joseph, Joshua van Heerden, Daniel Smith (wk), Oliver Whitehead, George Linde (c), Mihlali Mpongwana, Josh Breed, Raeeq Daniels, Asakhe Tsaka, Tshepo Lebohang Moreki.
Lions Preview
Lions won by 15 runs in their last game against the Titans, marking six straight wins. In that match, they batted first and scored a high 206 in 20 overs, setting a target for the Titans to meet. When it was the Titans' turn to bat, they put up a valiant chase but were limited to 191, and the Lions won by 15 runs. The team has been in good form, having won their last six games. They currently sit first in the league standings with 19 points in 5 games.
Lions XI
Zubayr Hamza, Neil Timmers, Rassie van der Dussen, Conor Esterhuizen (WK), Mitchell van Buuren, Richard Seletswane, Born Fortuin (C), Nqaba Peters, Wilco de Bruin, Codi Yusuf, Siya Plaatjie.
Western Provinces vs Lions Prediction
The Lions will win because of their head-to-head dominance over Western Province, as they have won the last five head-to-head meetings. I believe the trend will continue because the Lions are on fire, having won their last six games. I predict the Lions will win, with 1xBet offering odds of 1.62.
