The North West Dragons vs Lions clash is the 7th match of the CSA One-Day Challenge, scheduled to be played on Wednesday, 4th March 2026, at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. Both teams had an excellent start to the tournament, having won their opening matches, and currently stand in first and second positions on the points table, respectively.
NWD vs LIO Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - CSA One-Day Challenge 2026, Match 7

The Lions defeated Western Province by 15 runs via the DLS method, successfully chasing the target in 36 overs. Similarly, the North West Dragons won their opening match by 72 runs against Tuskers after defending a target of 291 runs. North West Dragons won the most recent head-to-head encounter between the two sides played in 2025 by a margin of 65 runs using the DLS method as the game was affected by rain.
Wiaan Mulder is a reliable batting all-rounder who can also contribute with the ball in crucial stages. He scored 30 runs and took a wicket in the last match against Western Province. Meanwhile, Dragons' middle-order batsman Dian Forrester smashed a brilliant half-century against Tuskers in the opening match. Their recent performances make them strong captaincy picks in the NWD vs LIO Dream11 team prediction.
North West Dragons vs Lions Match Details
| Series | CSA One-Day Challenge 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | North West Dragons vs Lions, Match 7 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Senwes Park |
| City | Potchefstroom |
| Match Start Time | 4:30 PM IST, 4th March 2026 |
| Scorecard | NWD vs LIO Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | N/A |
NWD vs LIO Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Dian Forrester | North West Dragons | 68 Runs |
| Onke Nyaku | North West Dragons | 6 Wickets |
| Mitchell van Buuren | Lions | 88 Runs |
| Bjorn Fortuin | Lions | 2 Wickets |
NWD vs LIO Toss Prediction
The ODI records at Senwes Park, which has one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world, suggest that chasing teams enjoy a slight advantage, having won 25 out of 48 matches so far. On the other hand, teams batting first have managed 20 wins as yet. Therefore, Lions captain Bjorn Fortuin won the toss and opted to bowl first, according to the NWD vs LIO Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at Senwes Park
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 52% |
NWD vs LIO Playing 11 (Probable)
| North West Dragons Playing XI | Lions Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Wihan Lubbe | Zubayr Hamza |
| Meeka-eel Prince | Reeza Hendricks |
| Dominic Hendricks | Rassie van der Dussen |
| Rubin Hermann | Mitchell van Buuren |
| Dian Forrester | Wiaan Mulder |
| Paul James | Connor Esterhuizen |
| Ruan de Swardt | Bjorn Fortuin |
| Migael Pretorius | Codi Yusuf |
| Caleb Seleka | Nqabayomzi Peter |
| Onke Nyaku | Lutho Sipamla |
| Alfred Mothoa | Wandile Makwetu |
NWD vs LIO Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Dian Forrester and Mitchell van Buuren |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Onke Nyaku and Codi Yusuf |
NWD vs LIO Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Wiaan Mulder and Dian Forrester |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Wihan Lubbe and Mitchell van Buuren |
Top Picks for NWD vs LIO Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Reeza Hendricks | Lions | Batsman |
| Lutho Sipamla | Lions | Bowler |
Budget Picks for NWD vs LIO Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rubin Hermann | North West Dragons | Batsman |
| Caleb Seleka | North West Dragons | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keepers: R Hermann, M Prince
Batter: R Hendricks, R van der Dussen
All-rounders: W Mulder, W Lubbe, O Nyaku, M van Buuren, C Yusuf, D Forrester
Bowler: B Fortuin

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: R Hermann
Batter: R Hendricks, Z Hamza
All-rounders: W Mulder, W Lubbe, O Nyaku, C Yusuf, D Forrester, D Hendricks
Bowlers: N Peter, C Seleka

NWD vs LIO Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 7) CSA One-Day Challenge 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| K Fakhde | 7.0 |
| D Rosier | 8.0 |
NWD vs LIO Weather & Pitch Report at Senwes Park
| Temperature | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 172 runs |
NWD vs LIO H2H Records
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| North West Dragons (NWD) | 1 |
| Lions (LIO) | 2 |
| 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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