The CSA T20 Challenge 2025 will feature Lions taking on Boland in Match 7 on Sunday, 2nd November, at 5:00 PM IST. The contest will be played at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Ahead of this clash, here’s a look at the pitch report, head to head record, key insights and match winner prediction for Lions vs Boland.
Lions vs Boland Props
Stats
- Clyde Fourtin was the highest run scorer for Boland in the first match with 49 runs.
- Keith Dudgeon was the highest wicket taker for Boland in their first Match with 3 wickets.
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg - Pitch Report
The surface at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is typically bat friendly, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat and shorter square boundaries helping stroke play early. That said, fast bowlers can exploit some movement and bounce with the new ball, especially under overcast conditions. Spinners may find a bit of grip later in the innings, but their role is secondary. Historically, teams batting first average around 170 runs in T20 matches at this venue.
Lions vs Boland Head to Head
Lions and Boland have clashed on the T20 circuit multiple times, with the Lions typically holding the upper hand in recent meetings.
- Matches Played: 5
- Lions Won: 4
- Boland Won: 1
Lions vs Boland Squads
Lions Squad : Dominic Hendricks, Joshua Richards, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Richard Seletswane, Temba Bavuma, Zubayr Hamza, Beyers Swanepoel, Codi Yusuf, Delano Potgieter, Evan Jones, Mitchell Van Buuren, Rafeeq Patel, Tiaan Brits, Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen (WK), Khaya Fakude (WK), Ryan Rickelton (WK), Wandile Makwetu (WK), Bjorn Fortuin, Esosa Aihevba, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lutho Sipamla, Nqaba Peter, Siya Plaatjie.
Boland Squad : Gysbert Wege, Jhedli van Briesies, Nathan Engelbrecht, Pieter Malan, Aviwe Mgijima, Ayabulela Gqamane, Ethan-John Cunningham, Ferisco Adams, Jevano Baron, Nathan Jacobs, Blayde Capell (WK), Clyde Fortuin (WK), Gavin Kaplan (WK), Grant Roelofsen (WK), Akhona Mnyaka, Glenton Stuurman, Imran Manack, Juanrico Vorster, Keith Dudgeon, Lehan Botha, Shaun von Berg, Siyabonga Mahima.
Lions vs Boland Match Winner Prediction
Given the conditions at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, which traditionally favour pace and bounce, the Lions are expected to have an upper hand in this contest. Their strong top order and experienced bowling lineup make them more balanced compared to Boland.
Our Winner Prediction: Lions to Win!
