Lions vs Titans Predictions - Van der Dussen to thrash the Titans’ attack

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Last updated: 21 Oct 2024

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Simon Lewis 21 Oct 2024

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Lions face Titans in the CSA T20 Challenge Qualifier 1.
Rassie van der Dussen recently scored 59 off 38 balls with three sixes.
Titans aim to repeat their group stage victory over the Lions.

Rassie van der Dussen reverse-sweeps against the Kings.

Lions vs Titans Predictions

The Lions topped the table after a superb group stage. They have won five of their last six games and are in superb form, while the Titans have lost two of their last four matches. The Lions are my pick to go directly to the final.

Lions’ Rassie van der Dussen has scored 35, 43 & 59 in his last 4 innings.
Lions’ Connor Esterhuizen hit three sixes in his innings of 62* off 39 balls against North West.
Titans’ Rivaldo Moonsamy hit three sixes in his 73 off 39 balls against the Warriors.
Titans’ Donovan Ferreira has scored 35, 23*, 48 & 18* in his last 4 innings.

Head-to-Head

In their group meeting at the start of the season, the Titans hammered the Lions by 117 runs.

Lions Form

The Lions bounced back from their last-over loss to Western Province by beating North West by five runs.

Rassie van der Dussen (59 off 38 balls) and Connor Esterhuizen (62* off 39 balls) added 71 for the third wicket as the Lions posted a competitive 170/3 off their 20 overs.

North West put up a good chase but fell five runs short of their target, with Kwena Maphaka (2/28, econ 7.00) starring with the ball while knocking over both openers.

Lions Team News

The Lions are in brilliant form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

Titans Form

After suffering two losses in three games, followed by an abandoned match, the Titans bounced back with a six-wicket win over the Warriors to secure their place in Qualifier 1.

The Warriors took the Titans bowlers to task, posting 179/6 off their 20 overs. Tabraiz Shamsi (2/23, econ 5.75) was the only bowler to go for less than 7.00 runs to the over.

Rivaldo Moonsamy (73 off 39 balls) and Dayyaan Galiem (55 off 34 balls) added 99 runs for the third wicket to setup a six-wicket win with 28 balls in hand.

Titans Team News

The Titans have had a good season, but their recent performances have been inconsistent. They will be looking for a more consistent performance with bat and ball throughout the playoffs.