Highveld Lions and Titans will square off in the 15th match of the CSA T20 which will be played at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Both Lions and Titans have been playing well so far and are placed among the top 4 teams.
Lions with 2 wins and a loss to their name are placed at the second position on the points table just behind Cape Cobras who are heading the charts. Lions only loss this season came against Cape Cobras in their first match of the season by 5 runs.
Titans, on the other hand, are just behind Lions on the points table with 9 points to their name from a win in the tournament. However, they have been unlucky as rain has spoiled 2 matches for them. Their last two matches against Dolphins and Knights were washed out due to rain which means they could win only a single encounter against the table-toppers Cape Cobras by 7 wickets, while Warriors tamed them by 5 wickets in their opening encounter.
Highveld Lions vs Titans, 15th Match
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
09:30 PM IST/04:00 PM GMT/ 06:00 AM LOCAL
Last 5 matches
Highveld Lions Won – 00
Titans Won – 04
No Result – 01
Pace and bounce is something which will be expected at the surface of Johannesburg. There is always something for the pacers on the surface while the batsman will have to be patient to get themselves going.
Highveld Lions: Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Wihan Lubbe, Wiaan Mulder, Aaron Phangiso, Bjorn Fortuin, Nono Pongolo, Delano Potgieter, Dwaine Pretorius, Migael Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton, Malusi Siboto, Nicky van den Bergh, Dominic Hendricks.
Titans: Farhaan Behardien (c), Shaun von Berg, Donovan Ferreira, Tshepo Moreki, Junior Dala, Theunis de Bruyn, Grant Thomson, Tony de Zorzi, Diego Rosier, Gregory Mahlokwana, Henry Davids, Matthew Arnold, Eldred Hawken, Rubin Hermann.
Titans: Diego Rosier, Grant Thomson, Tony de Zorzi, Farhaan Behardien, Gregory Mahlokwana, Rubin Hermann, Eldred Hawken, Henry Davids, Theunis de Bruyn, Junior Dala, Shaun von Berg.
Highveld Lions: Reeza Hendricks, Bjorn Fortuin, Wiaan Mulder, Ryan Rickelton, Wihan Lubbe, Dwaine Pretorius, Temba Bavuma, Aaron Phangiso, Rassie van der Dussen, Malusi Siboto, Nono Pongolo.
Wicket-keeper: Ryan Rickelton
Rickelton would be a better choice here as he was the man of the match in the game played against Knights where he scored 51 off 41 deliveries.
Batsmen: Henry Davids, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Theunis de Bruyn/ R Hendricks
Although, Reeza Hendricks has not been in the best of form but is a valuable asset in this set-up. Among others, Temba Bavuma, Henry Davids, Rassie van der Dussen, and Theunis de Bruyn all have been consistent with the bat.
All-rounders: Dwaine Pretorius, W Mulder, D Rosier/Grant Thompson
Dwaine Pretorius and Willem Mulder have been the star all-rounders for Highveld Lions. Both are among wickets and also they do the needful with the bat down the order. Among others, D Rosier is also an option who has scored 137 runs so far from just 3 innings.
Bowlers: B Fortuin, Junior Dala, Aaron Phangiso
Aaron Phangiso has scalped 5 wickets so far, whereas, B Fortuin alone has 8 wickets to his name from 4 matches. Junior Dala is the premier bowling option for Titans, hence he is a safe bet as well.
Captain/Vice-captain here: D Pretorius, Rassie van der Dussen, B Fortuin, Theunis de Bruyn, Ryan Rickelton