LIS vs TIT Match Preview
If you check the head-to-head between these two sides in the last 5 encounters, you will find that these two teams are tied 2-2 with one match ending in a draw. However, the Titans' side has won the last couple of games played between the two sides. The top-order batting for the Lions will be in the hands of the likes of Cameron Delport, Coonor Esterhuizen, and Dominic Hendricks. The Lions' middle order will be in the hands of the likes of Evan Jones and Mitchell Van Buuren. Their bowling attack will be manned by people such as Sisanda Magala, Tetelo Maphaka, Lutho Sipamla, and Malusi Siboto.
The Titans top of the order batting line-up will be in the hands of Dean Elgar, Jiveshan Pillay, and Neil Brand. The Titans' middle order will be manned by the likes of Theunis de Bruyn, Neil Brand, Dewald Brevis, and Sibonelo Makhanya. The Titans’ bowling attack is in the hands of bowlers such as Aaron Phangiso, Simon Harmer, and Junior Dala. The Titans cricket team is going into this match with 4 wins out of their last 5 matches and one game ended in a draw. Heinrich Klaasen was in terrific touch in this game and was at his destructive best hitting 292 runs from 240 balls with 9 sixes and 39 fours.
Weather Report
There are some weather forecasts for overcast conditions and rains during this game at Johannesburg. These showers are expected to come into play after the second day of the match. The pitch will be at its best for batting during the first couple of days of the match. Things will become a bit tricky after a few days of cricket when the match progresses.
Pitch Report
The team batting first in the match will be aiming to put together a score of in the excess of 350 runs on the board. This will allow them to put pressure on their opponents. The pitch on offer at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is one of the best batting pitches in South Africa. The ball will come onto the bat nicely and you will find that most batters have enjoyed the conditions at this venue. This is thanks mainly to the flat surface here and that together with a lightning-quick outfield makes batting an enjoyable experience at the venue. However, the quicker bowlers will get some assistance from the wicket, especially with the new ball. Spinners are likely to find help on this track from day 3 onward.
Notable stats
The head-to-head between the two teams is tied at 2-2.
The head-to-head between these two teams is tied at 2-2 with one match ending in a draw. But the significant point to note here is that Titans have won the last 2 matches played between these two sides.
Ryan Rickelton has had a terrific average in the last 8 games for the Lions.
Ryan Rickelton has a terrific record in this format of the game in the last 8 matches. He has put together 905 runs at an incredible average of 82.27.
Team News
Junior Dala picked up an injury in the last game. But it seems he will be fit and available for this game. All other players appear to be accessible for selection.
LIS vs TIT Probable 11
LIS Playing 11
- Dominic Hendricks (C)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Ryan Rickelton (Wk)
- Mitchell Van Buuren
- Wiaan Mulder
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Sisanda Magala
- Malusi Siboto
- Duanne Olivier
- Lutho Sipamla
TIT Playing 11
- Sibonelo Makhanya
- Dean Elgar (C)
- Neil Brand
- Theunis de Bruyn
- Jiveshan Pillay
- Heinrich Klaasen (Wk)
- Lizaad Williams
- Dayyaan Galiem
- Ayabulela Gqamane
- Simon Harmer
- Junior Dala
Dream11 Prediction
Both these outfits are strong teams. In addition to that, they are going into this game with a victory under their belt in their last encounters and will be feeling pretty confident. The Lions did a good job with both bat and ball in their last game. But in their last game against the Titans, they struggled. This team will have to utilize the home-turf advantage to extract a win in this match. The Titans are going into this match with a huge win over the Knights by a margin of an innings. They have a batting order that can demolish a bowling attack on their day. But we expect Lions to win this game.
Top Picks
Dominic Hendricks: The Lions skipper is in good form at the moment. He has scored 495 runs from his last 9 outings with an average of 38.08. You can bet on him to come good again in this match.
Corbin Bosch: Corbin Bosch has picked up 20 wickets from his last 8 games while bowling at a strike rate of 57.65. He is one of the top bowlers for the Titans and can be expected to do well on this track.
Lutho Sipamla: Lutho Sipamla is doing a fine job for Lions with the ball. He has picked up 31 wickets from his last 7 matches with a strike rate of 34.45.
Neil Brand: This Titans all-rounder is in superb touch with the bat. He is a batting all-rounder for the Titans outfit and has scored 510 runs from his last 10 fixtures with an average of 39.23.
LIS vs TIT Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: R. Rickelton
Batters: D. Elgar (VC), R. Hendricks, C. Delport, D. Brevis (C)
All-rounders: C. Bosch, W. Mulder
Bowlers: S. Harmer, K. Rabada, S. Magala, J. Dala
