The 22nd match of the CSA One-Day Challenge 2026 will be played between the Lions and KwaZulu-Natal Inland Tuskers at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg. Lions displayed excellent form in this tournament, having won three matches and currently hold the second position in the points table with 16 points. They won their previous match by 120 runs via the DLS method.

On the other hand, KwaZulu-Natal Inland Tuskers won the last match by two wickets against Western Province and currently stand in sixth position in the points table with six points. They successfully chased a target of 270 runs. Captain Wayne Parnell was the standout performer for his team, scoring 89 runs off 78 balls.

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KZL vs LIO Match Details 

• Match: KwaZulu-Natal Inland Tuskers vs Lions, 22nd Match 

• Date: 18th March 2026

• Time: 1.30 PM IST

• Venue: City Oval, Pietermaritzburg

• Live Streaming: YouTube 

KZL vs LIO Weather Report

Pitch Report - City Oval

The pitch at City Oval presents a balanced opportunity for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers experience considerable swing during the early stages of the game and are anticipated to take advantage of the fresh ball.

• Win Batting First: 100%

• Win Bowling First: 00%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 255

• Average 2nd Innings: 253

KZL vs LIO Recent Form

KZL vs LIO Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 Matches)

• KZL Wins - 1

• LIO Wins - 0

Top Batters to Watch – KZL vs LIO

• Zubayr Hamza (LIO): 294 runs in this tournament

• Wayne Parnell (TUS): 193 runs in this tournament 

• Reeza Hendricks (LIO): 179 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – KZL vs LIO

• Nqaba Peter (LIO): 10 Wickets in this tournament 

• Bjorn Fortuin (LIO): 5 Wickets in this tournament 

• Malcolm Nofal (TUS): 5 Wickets in this tournament 

KZL vs LIO Recent Form

KZL vs LIO Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If BOL bats first

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 230–240

• Match Result: DOL to win

Scenario 2: If DOL bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 260–270

• Match Result: DOL to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

KZL vs LIO Predicted Playing XIs

KwaZulu-Natal Inland Tuskers

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 

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.

Why Lions is the favourite today

• Excellent pace bowling options

• Experience team

• Strong batting unit

KZL vs LIO Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, the Lions are the favourites to win this CSA One-Day Challenge 2026. Zubayr Hamza, Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen are expected to be the key performers.