Lions vs Western Province Predictions & Tips - Lions set for victory in CSA One Day Cup final

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 27 Dec 2022

Ralph Staniforth 27 Dec 2022

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Lions vs Western Province predictions for Thursday’s CSA One Day Cup final
Fixture will be played at the Wanderers at 11:00 GMT
Lions beat the visitors in their round robin game
Can WP upset the odds in the final?
Predictions, stats, team news & preview

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Reeza Hendricks backed to top score for Lions (Getty Images)

Lions vs Western Province Predictions

Lions have dominated this season with just one defeat in their seven matches. They have a strong side so I’m backing them to win the final with Reeza Hendricks to top score.

Lions vs Western Province Predictions
Head to Head
Lions Form
Lions Injuries & Team News
Western Province Form
Western Province Injuries & Team News
Lions vs Western Province FAQ

Lions have won 6 of their last 7 matches.
Lions beat Western Province earlier this season.
Lions’ Reeza Hendricks has scored 24, 113 & 23 runs in his last 3 matches.

Head to Head

The Lions beat Western Province in their round robin match this season. Province batted first, scoring 217 runs while the Lions chased it down to win by four wickets.

Lions Form

The Lions come into this final having lost just one of their seven round robin matches. They topped the table ahead of Western Province with 27 points.

In their last match the Lions bowled first against the Dolphins on a tricky batting wicket. Mangala took 3-46 in his eight overs to dismiss the Dolphins for 170 runs.

Richards then did the business with the bat, scoring 95 runs and ended unbeaten. His strike rate was below 70 but given the chase that hardly caused an issue.

Lions Injuries & Team News

The Lions are likely to go into this final unchanged.

Western Province Form

Western Province won five of their seven matches in the round robin, including a 74-run success in their last outing against neighbours, Paarl Rocks.

Batting first Province struggled, losing four early wickets. A superb 96 by Mpongwana and 44 by Wayne Parnell helped the Cape side to a 246-run total in their 50 overs.

A solid bowling performance secured the win for Western Province as George Linda took 3-23 in just four overs.

Western Province Injuries & Team News

Province are also expected to remain unchanged for the final.

Lions vs Western Province FAQ

When is Lions vs Western Province played?

Lions vs Western Province is being played on 29 December 2022.

Verdict

Lions v Western Province - One Day Match

Reeza Hendricks is backed to top score as the Lions go on to win the CSA One Day Cup final.

Lions Win

Result

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