The Lions are all set to host the table-toppers, Warriors, in the CSA One-Day Challenge 2026 at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on 6th March from 4:30 pm IST. The Warriors have showcased excellent form in this tournament, having won both their matches and currently lead the points table with eight points. They won their previous match by five wickets against Western Province.
LIO vs WAR Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - CSA One-Day Challenge 2026, Match 9

Meanwhile, the Lions are currently in third place on the points table with six points. They won their opening match by 15 runs, but their last game was abandoned due to the rain. Adding to it, the Warriors are unbeaten against the Lions in the last three encounters.
Lions top-order batter Zubayr Hamza smashed a brilliant hundred in the last match against North West Dragons and is now the leading run-scorer of the tournament. Warriors all-rounder Patrick Kruger scored a quick-fire 40 off just 28 balls, helping his team to chase the target. With the impressive form of both the respective players, they stand out as key captaincy picks for the LIO vs WAR Dream11 team prediction.
Lions vs Warriors Match Details
| Tournament | CSA One-Day Challenge 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Lions vs Warriors, Match 9 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Match Start Time | 4:30 PM IST, 6th March 2026 |
| Scorecard | LIO vs WAR CSA One-Day Challenge |
| Live Streaming | N/A |
LIO vs WAR Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Senuran Muthusamy | Warriors | 61 Runs |
| Kerwin Mungroo | Warriors | 2 Wickets |
| Zubayr Hamza | Lions | 115 Runs |
| Nqabayomzi Peter | Lions | 2 Wickets |
LIO vs WAR Toss Prediction
The Wanderers has hosted some of the most important matches in the sport and is arguably one of the best cricket stadiums in the world. It is expected to be a batting-friendly pitch for this game.
In the last three games played here, the team batting first has won twice, while the chasing team has won just once. We expect Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers to win the toss and choose to bat first, as per the LIO vs WAR Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at The Wanderers Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 33% |
LIO vs WAR Playing 11 (Probable)
| Lions Predicted Playing XI | Warriors Predicted Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Zubayr Hamza | Jordan Hermann |
| Reeza Hendricks | Modiri Litheko |
| Rassie van der Dussen | Matthew de Villiers (c) |
| Mitchell Van Buuren | Matthew Breetzke |
| Wiaan Mulder | Patrick Kruger |
| Connor Esterhuizen (wk) | Jean du Plessis (wk) |
| Wandile Makwetu | Senuran Muthusamy |
| Bjorn Fortuin (c) | Thomas Kaber |
| Codi Yusuf | Aphiwe Mnyanda |
| Nqabayomzi Peter | Wesley Bedja |
| Lutho Sipamla | Kerwin Mungroo |
LIO vs WAR Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Zubayr Hamza and Matthew Breetzke |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Lutho Sipamla and Kerwin Mungroo |
LIO vs WAR Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Zubayr Hamza and Patrick Kruger |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Senuran Muthusamy and Matthew Breetzke |
Top Picks for LIO vs WAR Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hermann | Warriors | Batter |
| Aphiwe Mnyanda | Warriors | Bowler |
Budget Picks for LIO vs WAR Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rassie van der Dussen | Lions | Batter |
| Bjorn Fortuin | Lions | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: C Esterhuizen
Batters: R van der Dussen, Z Hamza, M Breetzke, J Hermann, M de Villiers
All-rounders: W Mulder, S Muthusamy, T Kaber
Bowlers: B Fortuin, K Mungroo

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: J Du Plessis
Batters: R Hendricks, Z Hamza, M Breetzke, M de Villiers
All-rounders: W Mulder, S Muthusamy, P Kruger, C Yusuf
Bowlers: L Sipamla, A Mnyanda

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for LIO vs WAR match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
LIO vs WAR Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 9) CSA One-Day Challenge 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| J King | 7.5 |
| G Peters | 7.0 |
LIO vs WAR Weather & Pitch Report at The Wanderers Stadium
| Temperature | 17.5°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 240 runs |
LIO vs WAR H2H Records (Last 10 Matches)
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Lions (LIO) | 5 |
| Warriors (WAR) | 5 |
| 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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