KZL vs LIO Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- South Africa One-Day Cup 2026, Match 22

The twenty-second match of the South Africa One-Day Cup 2026 will feature KwaZulu-Natal Inland–Tuskers going up against Lions at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg on 18^th March at 1:30 PM IST.

Get the best KZL vs LIO Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 22^nd match of the South Africa One-Day Cup 2026. Expert analysis and more.

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KZL vs LIO Match Preview:

The CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One reaches a critical juncture as the KwaZulu-Natal Inland Tuskers host the DP World Lions in Match 22. This pivotal encounter is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1:30 PM IST at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg. As the league stage approaches its conclusion, the home side seeks to capitalize on their recent winning momentum, while the visitors aim to solidify their position at the top of the standings.

Meanwhile, historical data reveals a challenging head-to-head record for the Tuskers against this formidable opposition. Out of their most recent encounters across various formats, the Lions have claimed victory in a majority of the matches, including a dominant 7-wicket win earlier this season. Therefore, while the Tuskers enter this match with the advantage of familiar home conditions, they must overcome a psychological hurdle to secure their first significant win of the decade against the Lions.

The KZN Inland Tuskers currently sit in the sixth position on the points table with 4 points, having secured one victory and three losses. They arrive at City Oval with renewed confidence following a thrilling 2-wicket victory over Western Province, where veteran Wayne Parnell played a heroic, unbeaten 95 off 79 balls to seal the game on the final delivery. Furthermore, the squad relies on the steady opening contributions of Malcolm Nofal and the wicket-taking ability of Mbulelo Budaza. Additionally, the team intends to leverage their recent success to climb further away from the bottom of the log.

However, the DP World Lions find themselves in the fourth position but with games in hand, having recorded a clinical start to their campaign. They enter this fixture following a comprehensive 51-run victory over the Titans, where Mitchell van Buuren continued his elite form with an unbeaten 88. Moreover, the bowling department features the tactical brilliance of captain Bjorn Fortuin and the raw pace of Codi Yusuf, who both remain vital in defending totals. Furthermore, the presence of experienced campaigners like Zubayr Hamza and Wiaan Mulder makes the Lions’ middle order one of the most stable in the competition.

Therefore, both squads will fight with high intensity to secure points that could define their season’s outcome. The Tuskers aim to utilize the slow-turning nature of the City Oval track to stifle the Lions’ aggressive batting lineup. Additionally, the Lions intend to leverage their superior all-round depth and winning rhythm to secure a vital away victory and move closer to a semi-final berth.

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KZL vs LIO Playing 11s (Predicted):

KwaZulu-Natal Inland- Tuskers Playing 11:

1) Jack Lees

2) Malcolm Nofal

3) Kagiso Rapulana

4) Michael Erlank ©

5) Kyle Nipper

6) Ntando Zuma (wk)

7) Wayne Parnell

8) Sean Gilson

9) Keith Dudgeon

10) Mbulelo Budaza

11) Ziyaad Abrahams

Lions Playing 11:

1) Joshua Richards

2) Zubayr Hamza

3) Mitchell van Buuren

4) Wiaan Mulder

5) Connor Esterhuizen (wk)

6) Delano Potgieter

7) Evan Jones

8) Bjorn Fortuin ©

9) Codi Yusuf

10) Nqaba Peter

11) Lutho Sipamla

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KZL vs LIO Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keepers – Ntando Zuma
• Batters – Reeza Hendricks (vc), Rassie van der Dussen, Zubayr Hamza ©
• All-rounders – Wayne Parnell, Beyers Swanepoel, Malcolm Nofal, Codi Yusuf, Sean Gilson
• Bowlers – Hardus Viljoen, Nqaba Peter

KZL vs LIO Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keepers – Ntando Zuma
• Batters – Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (vc), Zubayr Hamza, Athenkosi Mogokane
• All-rounders – Wayne Parnell ©, Malcolm Nofal, Sean Gilson
• Bowlers – Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, Nqaba Peter

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KZL vs LIO Match Winner Prediction:

Looking at the squad strength, Lions is expected to win this match.