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Our Pick Lions are favorites to win
Titans and Lions both put their winning starts on the line when they meet in the CSA T20 Challenge at Kingsmead, Durban. The match takes place on February 22 and the live action starts at 14:30 local time.
Titans have won two from two so far, thank to two strong bowling performances. Tabraiz Shamsi took 3-20 and Lungi Ngidi 2-19 as they bowled Knights out for 116 to win by six wickets. Ngidi then took 3-18 last time out as they bowled Cape Cobras out for 132 to win by 16 runs.
Lions boast a very strong team but have only played once so far. Sisanda Magala took four wickets and Kagiso Rabada three, before Rassie van der Dussen (64) and Temba Bavuma (40) helped chase down Warriors’ 157 all out in a four-wicket victory.
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Kingsmead has definitely helped the pacemen so far, but it is not entirely a bowling wicket.
Teams have preferred batting first so far upon winning the toss and Lions could do the same this time.
Durban could be overcast but both teams will be hoping the forecast for a cloudy but dry day is maintained.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Titans vs Lions, CSA T20 Challenge 2021.
Junior Dala came into the team last time out and bowled one good over in Titans’ win. He could maintain his place in the starting XI this time too.
Titans have won two from two so far, with Lungi Ngidi in excellent bowling form. His five wickets have helped them bowl Knights out for 116 and Cape Cobras for 132 in their way to back-to-back victories.
Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar, Theunis de Bruyn, Sibonelo Makhanya, Heinrich Klaasen (c, wk), Dayyan Galiem, Chris Morris, Junior Dala, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
Lions have a strong line-up on paper and it would be a surprise to see any changes after their opening win in CSA T20 Challenge.
Lions have played just once so far and showed off their strength with a dominant defeat of Warriors. Sisanda Magala’s 4-37 and Kagiso Rabada’s 3-23 helped them bowl Warriors out for 157 and Rassie van der Dussen hit 64 to lead them to a four-wicket win.
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Delano Potgieter, Dwaine Pretorius, Bjorn Fortuin, Sisanda Magala, Kagiso Rabada, Aaron Phangiso, Beuran Hendricks
After Titans had previously dominated this fixture, Lions actually won each of their last two meetings when they last met in 2019. They have now each won 14 matches apiece against each other.
| Matches Played | TIT Won | LIO Won | Tie | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
With both making winning starts, the bookmakers are split despite Lions boasting the stronger team on paper.
Bet365 are offering the same price on both Titans and Lions to win.
While they are the same price, Lions showed their strength first up and can claim the victory in this game. Titans have bowled well, but Lions have the batting strength.
| Team Name | 10cric | betway | 1xbet | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | 1.74 | 1.95 | 1.91 | 1.90 |
| Lions | 1.95 | 1.80 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
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Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar are up the order for Titans, while Theunis de Bruyn is another top batsman. Heinrich Klaasen is higher-priced but another top batting option for them.
For Lions, Rassie van der Dussen was their top team batsman last time out, but Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma are all shorter-priced as they feature higher up the batting order.
Rassie van der Dussen looks a great price to be Lions’ top team batsman, considering his reputation and his form in the opening game. Dean Elgar has been consistent for Titans, meanwhile, but Aiden Markram has the bigger T20 reputation.
| Top Team Batsman | 10cric | betway | 1xbet | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (TIT) | 3.50 | 3.75 | 3.74 | 3.75 |
| Theunis de Bruyn (TIT) | 3.75 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Dean Elgar (TIT) | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Reeza Hendricks (LIO) | 3.50 | 3.75 | 3.74 | 3.75 |
| Temba Bavuma (LIO) | 4.50 | 4.00 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Rassie van der Dussen (LIO) | 5.00 | 3.75 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
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Titans’ bowlers have been in excellent form, and Tabraiz Shamsi starts as favourite to be their top team bowler – which does down the form of Lungi Ngidi, who is second on the list. Chris Morris is another key bowler who could be worth backing. For Lions, Kagiso Rabada and Sisanda Magala have already found wicket-taking form, though Bjorn Fortuin and Beuran Hendricks also form part of an excellent bowling line-up.
South Africa could have Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi leading their pace attack at the T20 World Cup and, with both already in top bowling form on a pitch that has favoured the paceman – and with overcast conditions forecast – it is hard to bet against the two of them.
| Top Team Bowlers | 10cric | betway | 1xbet | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabraiz Shamsi (TIT) | 3.25 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Lungi Ngidi (TIT) | 3.50 | 4.00 | 3.74 | 3.75 |
| Chris Morris (TIT) | 4.50 | 4.00 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Kagiso Rabada (LIO) | 3.20 | 3.50 | 3.24 | 3.25 |
| Bjorn Fortuin (LIO) | 4.00 | 5.00 | 4.32 | 4.33 |
| Sisanda Magala (LIO) | 4.35 | 5.50 | 4.32 | 4.33 |
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Lions started the tournament with a dominant win and with their team packed with international talent they can make it two from two.
Wicket Keeper
Heinrich Klaasen is the more expensive wicket-keeper-batsman but it could be too much compared to saving a credit and choosing Ryan Rickelton. He will be at the top of the batting order for Lions in this game.
Batsmen
Rassie van der Dussen wasted no time finding and showcasing his form with an excellent innings first up to justify his ten-credit pricetag. Dean Elgar is 9.5 credits but he has been batting consistently up the order. Temba Bavuma is nine credits but another key man in the Lions’ line-up while Aiden Markram – who is the same price for Titans – is out form.
All rounder
Chris Morris is ten credits and has showed his importance with the ball but also as a lower-order batsman too. Lizaad Williams is another Titans all-rounder and at 8.5 credits he looks to be a good option too.
Bowlers
Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi and Sisanda Magala have all been in wicket-taking form already and all four should be selected. With those four in, it leaves 8.5 credits and a choice of Bjorn Fortuin or Beuran Hendricks to complete your line-up. Both are just as key as Rabada and Magala to the Lions’ bowling line-up.
Captain /Vice Captain
Chris Morris is a key all-rounder, although his bowling is more prominent than his batting. As a result, South Africa team-mates Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi – already in good bowling form – could be the top captain and vice-captain.
Batsmen:Rassie van der Dussen, Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma
All Rounder:Chris Morris, Lizaad Williams
Wicket Keeper:Ryan Rickelton
Bowler:Kagiso Rabada (c), Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi (vc), Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin
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