LIO vs WAR Prediction, CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge 2026, Match 9, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Lions will lock horns with Warriors in the ninth match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge 2026 at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday, March 6.

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The Warriors, led by Matthew de Villiers, are currently holding the pole position with two consecutive wins, picking up eight points. On the other hand, the Bjorn Fortuin-led Lions are occupying the third rank with a win and a no-result affair, picking up six points.

LIO vs WAR, CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge 2026, Match 9, Match Details

Match: Lions vs Warriors, CSA Provincial One Day Challenge 2026, Match 9

Time & Date: 4:30 PM IST, Friday, March 6

Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

LIO vs WAR, CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge 2026, Match 9 Pitch Report

The lone game played at this venue saw the first innings score of 259 runs. Moreover, it’s wise to bat first and put up a big total on this surface. Any score above 280 would be a tough ask for the chasing side.

LIO vs WAR, CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge 2026, Match 9 Probable XIs

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Lions

Zubayr Hamza, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Mitchell Van Buuren, Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Wandile Makwetu, Bjorn Fortuin (c), Codi Yusuf, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lutho Sipamla.

Warriors

Jordan Hermann, Modiri Litheko, Matthew de Villiers (c), Matthew Breetzke, Patrick Kruger, Jean du Plessis (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Thomas Kaber, Aphiwe Mnyanda, Wesley Bedja, Kerwin Mungroo.

LIO vs WAR, CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge 2026, Match 9 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Warriors.

While the Warriors started the tournament with two consecutive wins, topping the points table, the Lions are in third place with a win and a no-result. On that note, we can expect the Warriors to continue their winning momentum, strengthening their pole position.

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