LIO vs WAR Match 9 Preview:
The Lions team will face the Warriors in the 9th match of the CSA One-Day Challenge 2026. This match will be held at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on Friday.
Lions started the tournament strongly by winning their first game, but their next was abandoned due to rain, leaving them third in the points table with six points. Zubayr Hamza Jaane has shown promising form by scoring a brilliant century in the opening match for the Lions. Meanwhile, the Warriors have been in good form, winning two consecutive matches and currently top the standings. They are now looking to continue their winning streak momentum.
Recent Performance:
LIO: W, L, L, L, L
WAR: W, W, W, W, L
LIO vs WAR Match Details:
Series/Tournament: CSA One-Day Challenge 2026
Match: LIO vs WAR
Date: 6th Mar. 2026
Match Start Time: 04:30 PM IST
Stadium/Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Live Score: cricketwinner.com
Live Streaming: YouTube
Head-to-Head Stats:
| LIO Won | 5 |
| WAR Won | 5 |
| NR | 0 |
Weather Report:
Temperature: 14-15°C
Rain Chances: 99%
Conditions: Hazy clouds
According to the weather forecast, rain may disrupt this match.
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Pitch Stats:
The ground is known for its excellent lighting, a fast outfield, and a pitch that suits both batsmen and bowlers. Fast bowlers, in particular, are likely to get extra swing, allowing them to pose a greater challenge to batsmen.
Win Batting First: 67%
Win Bowling First: 33%
Best Suited For: Pacers (75%)
Average Scores
Average 1st Innings: 249
Average 2nd Innings: 240
Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.
LIO vs WAR Probable Playing 11
Lions (LIO) Probable 11:
Zubayr Hamza, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Mitchell Van Buuren, Wiaan Mulder, C Esterhuizen (wk), Wandile Makwetu, Bjorn Fortuin, Codi Yusuf, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lutho Sipamla
Warriors (WAR) Probable 11:
Jordan Hermann, Modiri Litheko, Matthew de Villiers (c), Matthew Breetzke, Patrick Kruger, Jean du Plessis (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Thomas Kaber, Aphiwe Mnyanda, Wesley Bedja, Kerwin Mungroo
Top Picks from Lions
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| Zubayr Hamza | BAT | 115(121), 46(38), 39(48) |
| C Esterhuizen | WK | 39(29), 5(13), 91(68) |
| Mitchell Van Buuren | AR | 14(22), 88(76), 56(69) |
| Nqabayomzi Peter | BOW | 2-46, 4-48, 0-35 |
Top Picks from Warriors
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| M Breetzke | BAT | 15(21), 121(106), 24(23) |
| M de Villers | BAT | 26(39), 36(44), 49(60) |
| Patrick Kruger | AR | 40(28), 85(77), 17(30) |
| Kerwin Mungroo | BOW | 2-56, 2-42, 1-52 |
Cricket Winner Player Insight:
- Zubayr Hamza is the leading run scorer for LIO. He smashed a brilliant hundred in the last match against the North West Dragons
- C Esterhuizen is a reliable wicket-keeper batsman who can turn the tide of a match by scoring quick runs in the middle order.
- Patrick Kruger scored a quick-fire 40 off just 28 balls, helping his team chase down the target. With his impressive form, he stands out as a key captaincy pick.
- M Breetzke is an aggressive batsman who can score big while maintaining a high run rate, giving his team an advantage.
LIO vs WAR Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
| Captain | Vice-captain |
| M Breetzke | C Esterhuizen |
| Patrick Kruger | Zubayr Hamza |
LIO vs WAR Fantasy Team Suggestion:
LIO vs WAR Dream11 Tips:
| SL Captain Choice | M Breetzke |
| GL Captain Choice | Patrick Kruger |
| Punt Picks | C Esterhuizen, Zubayr Hamza |
| Dream11 Combination | 2-4-3-2 |
Match Prediction - Who Will Win
The Warriors have a strong batting unit; they have not lost a match in this tournament so far. Additionally, their bowlers can control the run-scoring of the opponent. We backed the Warriors to win this game.
Prediction: WAR to win.