KwaZulu-Natal Inland are set to face Lions in Match 22 of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026 at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg, with both sides heading into this fixture in very different form at one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. KwaZulu-Natal Inland is having a difficult season, registering only a single victory in its last five games.
KZL vs LIO Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - CSA One-Day Challenge 2026, Match 22

They did take some positives from their previous match, where they secured a 2-wicket win over Western Province. In contrast, Lions have emerged as one of the standout teams in the tournament and are currently on an impressive run, winning their last three completed fixtures. In their most recent outing, they had a 120-run (DLS) win over the Titans.
They are placed in the second position on the points table with three wins of five games, and two matches were abandoned due to rain. For the KZL vs LIO Dream11 team prediction, KwaZulu-Natal Inland skipper Wayne Parnell and Lions opening batter Reeza Hendricks are the best options for Dream11 captaincy.
KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Lions Match Details
| Tournament | CSA One-Day Challenge 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Lions, Match 22 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | City Oval |
| City | Pietermaritzburg |
| Match Start Time | 1:30 PM IST, 18th March 2026 |
| Scorecard | KZL vs LIO Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | N/A |
KZL vs LIO Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Parnell | KZL | 89 Runs |
| Bamanye Xenxe | KZL | 3 Wickets |
| Reeza Hendricks | LIO | 82 Runs |
| Bjorn Fortuin | LIO | 3 Wickets |
KZL vs LIO Toss Prediction
The City Oval in Pietermaritzburg has hosted a single match in CSA 2026, and that fixture was won by the team putting runs on the board. Although the same size is way too small to judge the pitch behaviour. As per our KZL vs LIO Dream11 prediction today match, Wayne Parnell, the skipper of KwaZulu-Natal Inland, might prefer to bowl first, as teams generally prefer chasing in white-ball cricket.
Record of Chasing Teams at City Oval
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Poor | 0% |
KZL vs LIO Playing 11 (Probable)
| KwaZulu-Natal Inland Playing XI | Lions Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Malcolm Nofal | Zubayr Hamza |
| Jack Lees | Reeza Hendricks |
| Andile Mokgakane | Rassie van der Dussen |
| Matthew Urquhart | Temba Bavuma |
| Sean Gilson | Mitchell Van Buuren |
| Michael Erlank | Delano Potgieter |
| Wayne Parnell (c) | Wandile Makwetu (wk) |
| Ntando Zuma (wk) | Bjorn Fortuin (c) |
| Hardus Viljoen | Codi Yusuf |
| Daryn Dupavillon | Nqabayomzi Peter |
| Bamanye Xenxe | Beyers Swanepoel |
KZL vs LIO Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Wayne Parnell and Reeza Hendricks |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Bamanye Xenxe and Bjorn Fortuin |
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KZL vs LIO Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Wayne Parnell and Reeza Hendricks |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Malcolm Nofal and Rassie van der Dussen |
Top Picks for KZL vs LIO Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Temba Bavuma | Lions | Batsman |
| Zubayr Hamza | Lions | Batsman |
Budget Picks for KZL vs LIO Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hardus Viljoen | KwaZulu-Natal Inland | Bowler |
| Michael Erlank | KwaZulu-Natal Inland | Allrounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: W Makwetu
- Batters: R Hendricks, R van der Dussen(vc), Z Hamza, M Erlank
- All-rounders: W Parnell(c), M Nofal, B Xenxe
- Bowlers: H Viljoen, N Peter, B Fortuin
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: N Zuma
- Batters: R Hendricks(c), R van der Dussen, Z Hamza
- All-rounders: W Parnell, M Nofal(vc), S Gilson, B Swanepoel
- Bowlers: D Dupavillon, H Viljoen, N Peter
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the KZL vs LIO match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
KZL vs LIO Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 22) CSA One-Day Challenge 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Z Abrahams | 6.5 |
| S Potsane | 6.5 |
KZL vs LIO Weather & Pitch Report at the City Oval
| Temperature | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Chances of Rain |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 255 runs |
KZL vs LIO H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| KwaZulu-Natal Inland (KZL) | 1 |
| Lions (LIO) | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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