Knights v Lions Prediction

The low ranked team in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge, 2014-15, Dolphins, surprised the mighty Lions when the latter was defeated by a good margin of five wickets on November 30, at Bloemfontein. Knights got the same treatment from Cape Cobras who grabbed the last game by a margin of eight mere runs. The former has played 9 matches, won 4, lost 3, two ended without any result and they attained 22 points while holding third position. Lions appeared in 9 games as well, triumphed in 6, surrendered three and are holding the second spot with 26 points.

The last pool match between Knights and Lions held on November 9, at Potchefstroom was tied but the latter won the one-over eliminator. Both teams will take over each other in the final pool game of the event which will decide the standings for the second and third position.

Players to watch

Rudi Second powered an unbeaten fifty for Knights vs. Cape Cobras and Tumelo Bodibe secured his end with 30. Reeza Hendricks, Gerhardt Abrahams and Rilee Rossouw are part of their strong batting line up. Andre Russell has performed excellently with bat and ball while Shadley van Schalkwyk, Quniton Friend and Malusi Siboto are bowling well.

The batting of Lions revolves around Chris Gayle, Quinton de Kock, Neil McKenzie, Rassie van der Dussen and Jean Symes. Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada and Eddie Leie form a suitable bowling unit for Lions.

Time & Venue

Wednesday, December 3, 2014 @ 16:00 GMT, 18:00 local at Diamond Oval, Kimberley.

Weather

No threat from weather with the temperatures around 19-31ᵒC.

Toss

The winning captains from both sides have opted to chase majority of times during the tournament.

The Pitch

The perfectly laid down wicket will produce an entertaining T20 game.

Teams

Knights – Werner Coetsee (C), Gerhardt Abrahams, Rudi Second, Reeza Hendricks, Rilee Rossouw, Tumelo Bodibe, Andre Russell, Obus Pienaar, Quinton Friend, Malusi Siboto, Shadley van Schalkwyk.

Lions – Neil McKenzie (C), Chris Gayle, Quniton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Jean Symes, Kagiso Rabada, Chris Morris, Eddie Leie, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Hardus Viljoen.

Prediction

Lions will maintain their second position by winning the coming encounter.