KZL vs LIO Dream11 Prediction Today: 22nd Match, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips
KZL vs LIO Dream11 Predictions for Today - Match Read: CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 22nd Match, H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report, and who will win today's match between KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Lions

Although these two teams are separated by 12 points in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One, this is expected to be a close game after both won their previous games. KwaZulu-Natal Inland knocked down a target of 270 with just two wickets remaining and won on the last ball! The efficiency was a true team effort with both bat and ball, which suggests that they could pull off a surprise in this game. Lions defeated Titans by 120 runs (DLS), and with only 32.3 overs batting and 21 overs bowled, they will be very new ahead of this match in Pietermaritzburg.
KZL vs LIO Match Details
KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Lions – 22nd Match, CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26
Venue: The Oval Cricket Ground, Pietermaritzburg
Date & Time: 18th March 2026 at 01:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode
KZL vs LIO Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 186 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 174 |
| Win% batting 1st | 39 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 61 |
KZL vs LIO Pitch Report
The Oval Cricket is known for its well-balanced surface, which generally favours batters. However, fast bowlers can get some initial swing from this pitch.
KZL vs LIO Weather Report
The weather report predicts cloudy conditions on match day. The temperature is expected to be between 23 and 12 degrees Celsius.
KZL vs LIO Last Five Matches
| KZL ( KwaZulu-Natal Inland) |
W L L L L
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| LIO (Lions) |
W L W L W
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KZL vs LIO Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | LIO Won | KZL Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
KZL vs LIO Probable Playing XIs:
KwaZulu-Natal Inland Probable Playing XIs
Jack Lees, Malcolm Nofal, Andile Mokgakane, Matthew Urquhart, Sean Gibson, Michael Erlank, Wayne Parnell (c), Ntando Zuma (wk), Hardus Viljoen, Bamanye Xenxe, Daryn Dupavillon
Lions Probable Playing XIs
Zubayr Hamza, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Mitchell Van Buuren, Delano Potgieter, Wandile Makwetu (wk), Beyers Swanepoel, Bjorn Fortuin (c), Codi Yusuf, Nqabayomzi Peter
Topmost Picks for KZL vs LIO Dream11 Prediction:
Top Picks – Lions
- Zubayr Hamza – Zubayr Hamza is the leading run scorer for Lions, scoring 294 runs in 4 matches with a strike rate of 96.71.
- Nqabayomzi Peter – Nqabayomzi Peter is the leading wicket-taker for Lions, taking 10 wickets in 4 matches, with an economy of 5.17.
Top Picks – KwaZulu-Natal Inland
- Wayne Parnell – Wayne Parnell is the leading run scorer for KwaZulu-Natal Inland, scoring 194 runs in 5 matches with a strike rate of 110.23.
- Malcolm Nofal – Malcolm Nofal is the leading wicket-taker for KwaZulu-Natal Inland, taking 5 wickets in 5 matches, with an economy of 5.71.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for KZL vs LIO Dream11 Team:
Ntando Zuma, Wayne Parnell(VC), Reeza Hendricks, Zubayr Hamza(C), Rassie van der Dussen, Malcolm Nofal, Sean Gibson, Hardus Viljoen, Wiaan Mulder, Beyers Swanepoel, Nqabayomzi Peter

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain – Zubayr Hamza, Nqabayomzi Peter
Vice-captain – Wayne Parnell, Reeza Hendricks
Wicketkeeper – Ntando Zuma
KZL vs LIO Probable Winners:
The Lions are just one point behind the Warriors at the top of the table and have played excellent cricket throughout the tournament. As a result, we predict a more comfortable victory for the Lions in this game. We believe the Lions will win! Considering the team combination, Lions is expected to win this match.
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