Warriors (WAR) will take on Lions (LIO) in the 15th match of the South Africa T20 Challenge 2025 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, on Tuesday, November 11th. The Warriors currently hold the third position in the points table, while the Lions currently occupy the bottom place in the points table.
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WAR vs LIO Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa T20 Challenge 2025, Match 15

With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, WAR vs LIO, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best WAR vs LIO today's Dream11 team prediction.
WAR vs LIO Match Preview
The 15th match of the South Africa T20 Challenge will be contested between the Warriors and Lions. The Warriors lost their last match against the Dolphins by 7 wickets. They failed to defend the target and the opponents comfortably chased down the target in just 14.2 overs.
On the other hand, Lions are at the bottom of the points table with two losses in two matches. They will be keen to bounce back from their two-run defeat in the last game. They have a good squad but have been lacking in the batting department. This promises to be a closely fought contest between these two sides.
Warriors vs Lions Match Details
| Series | South Africa T20 Challenge 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Warriors vs Lions, Match 15 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| City | Gqeberha |
| Match Start Time | 9:30 PM IST, 11th November, 2025 |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
WAR vs LIO Dream11 Team Today Stats
- Lions’ top-order batsman, Reeza Hendricks, scored the most runs for his team in the previous match with 61 runs in 44 balls, with 7 fours and 1 six. He is a top contender for the WAR vs LIO Dream11 team prediction.
- The right-arm pacer, Beyers Swanepoel, was the leading wicket-taker for the Lions cricket team in the previous match. In a 4-over spell, they managed to take two wickets. According to our WAR vs LIO Dream11 prediction for today, he is expected to play an important role.
- Warriors lower-order batsman Patrick Kruger scored the most runs for his team in the previous match, scoring 32 runs in 36 balls, including 3 boundaries. He is a reliable candidate for the Dream11 team prediction match between Warriors and Lions.
- The left-arm medium-fast bowler, Aphiwe Mnyanda, was the top bowler for the Warriors in their previous game. In a 4-over spell, he took three wickets. For the WAR vs LIO Dream11 match today, he is an excellent choice.
| Player | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|
| Reeza Hendricks (LIO) | 61 Runs |
| Patrick Kruger (WAR) | 32 Runs |
| Beyers Swanepoel (LIO) | 2 Wickets |
| Aphiwe Mnyanda (WAR) | 3 Wickets |
WAR vs LIO Injury Updates Today
Fans will be able to expect their favourite players and big performers to be included in their WAR vs LIO Dream11 Prediction Team. All players from both lineups are fully fit and available.
WAR vs LIO Toss Prediction
We expect the LIO captain, Van Buuren, to win the toss and may opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bowls first on this ground. It could be an advantage in the WAR vs LIO Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at St George’s Park
The chasing record at St George's Park is good, as a total of 11 T20Is have been played on this ground. 7 games have been won by the chasing teams, while 4 have been won by the team batting first.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Good | 64% |
WAR vs LIO Probable Playing 11
Both teams have dynamic batters and incredible bowlers, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances. Let's take a look at the Probable playing 11 of both teams for a better WAR vs LIO Dream11 team prediction.
| Warriors Predicted Playing XI | Lions Predicted Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Modiri Litheko | Wandile Makwetu (wk) |
| Muhammad Manack | Reeza Hendricks |
| Matthew De Villiers (c) | Rassie van der Dussen |
| Matthew Boast | Mitchell Van Buuren (c) |
| Jean du Plessis (wk) | Delano Potgieter |
| JP King | Evan Jones |
| Patrick Kruger | Richard Seletswane |
| Thomas Kaber | Beyers Swanepoel |
| Aphiwe Mnyanda | Morteza Manack |
| Wesley Bedja | Siya Plaatjie |
| Kerwin Mungroo | Rafeeq Patel |
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Highest Run Scorers & Highest Wicket Takers
- Matthew de Villiers and Rassie van der Dussen are the leading run scorers for their respective teams. Among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, the viewers will expect a good performance from them in the upcoming game.
- Beyers Swanepoel and Kervin Mungroo are the leading wicket takers for their respective teams. These players are going to feature in this upcoming game, making them a threat to the opposition, according to the Warriors vs Lions Dream11 prediction.
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Highest Run Scorers | Matthew de Villiers and Rassie van der Dussen |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Beyers Swanepoel and Kervin Mungroo |
WAR vs LIO Captain and Vice Captain Choices
- For this match, Rassie van der Dussen and Matthew de Villiers emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
- For vice-captaincy choices, Reeza Hendricks and JP King are the perfect choice for vice-captain. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this year.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Rassie van der Dussen and Matthew de Villiers |
| Vice-Captain | Reeza Hendricks and JP King |
Top Picks for WAR vs LIO Dream11 Prediction
- Reeza Hendricks opened the batting and scored 61 runs in the last game. He will be a top pick in this LIO vs WAR Dream11 Prediction.
- Matthew de Villiers looked in good touch, scoring 61 runs in the previous match, and will be keen to get a big score in this match
| Players |
|---|
| Reeza Hendricks |
| Matthew de Villiers |
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Budget Picks for WAR vs LIO Dream11 Prediction
- Middle order batter Rassie Van der Dussen scored 44 runs in the last game and will be a handy budget pick in this WAR vs LIO Dream11 Prediction.
- Beyers Swanepoel bowled really well picking up two wickets in the last game. Back him to put up another good performance.
| Players |
|---|
| Rassie van der Dussen |
| Beyers Swanepoel |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: W Makwetu
Batters: R Hendricks, R van der Dussen, M Van, M Manack, M de Villiers
All-rounders: B Swanepoel, E Jones, J King
Bowlers: K Mungroo, W Bedja

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: W Makwetu
Batters: R Hendricks, R van der Dussen, M Van, M Manack, M de Villiers
All-rounders: D Potgieter, E Jones, J King
Bowlers: K Mungroo, W Bedja

WAR vs LIO Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 15) South Africa T20 Challenge 2025 Players to Avoid
- Thomas Kaber struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last few games and can be avoided for this match.
- Siya Plaatjie has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last few games, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match in your WAR vs LIO Dream11 today team prediction.
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Kaber | 7.5 credits | 50 points |
| Siya Plaatjie | 6.5 credits | 39 points |
WAR vs LIO Weather & Pitch Report at St George’s Park
- The weather in Gqeberha for the 15th match of the South Africa T20 Challenge 2025 is expected to be clear. There is no chance of rain, and the conditions will remain dry throughout the match.
- The surface at St George will be a balanced one with good help for spinners and batting will get easier post the new ball period. It is one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world and both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20°C |
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 160 runs |
WAR vs LIO Head-to-Head Records
Warriors and Lions have faced each other 7 times in the last five years. Out of these matches, Lions have won 5 times, while the Warriors have only won 2 matches.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Lions (LIO) | 5 |
| Warriors (WAR) | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis and experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news or work with insider news and will not be responsible for monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the match between WAR and LIO during the South Africa T20 Challenge?
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Who will win the match between WAR and LIO during the South Africa T20 Challenge?
Lions is more likely to win the 15th match during the South Africa T20 Challenge.
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