WAR vs LIO Fantasy Prediction, 19th Match: Warriors vs Lions Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Gqeberha

This head to head is dead level at 5-5 over the last 10 meetings, and both sides arrive with mixed recent form. Warriors have won three of their last five, including a win over Limpopo in their most recent match. Lions have also won two of their last five, with their only win this season coming against Dolphins. This venue has already hosted a Warriors win this season too. These recent results and head-to-head numbers will be important to consider when selecting the WAR vs LIO Fantasy Team.

WAR vs LIO Match Details

Match: Warriors vs Lions
Match No: 19th T20, CSA T20 Challenge 2026
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Time: 4:00 PM Local Time
Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Live Streaming: YouTube

A Note On The Squad List

The combined squad list for this match includes some names that can be confirmed with confidence, and others that are less clear. Jordan Hermann has represented Warriors since his T20 debut for the franchise in 2022. However, Gideon Peters and Kerwin Mungroo have both previously featured for North West Dragons in recent squads, suggesting this specific list may not be a clean Warriors versus Lions split. Given this uncertainty, the Lions squad below is drawn instead from their own separately confirmed roster used in a recent match against North West Dragons.

Recent Form

Warriors have won three of their last five. They beat Limpopo in their most recent match, posting 175/4 and restricting them to 140/8, and beat North West Dragons in last season’s final via a Super Over. Their one defeat in that stretch came against North West Dragons in this season’s opener.

Lions have won two of their last five. They beat Dolphins in their most recent match, posting 202/4, and beat Western Province earlier in that stretch, but lost to Dolphins and North West Dragons in other recent matches.

WAR vs LIO Head to Head Record

This head to head is dead level at 5-5 over the last 10 meetings. Warriors won the most recent meeting, the 16th match of last season, chasing 146 to reach 151/2 in 17.4 overs. Lions won the meeting before that, posting 239/4 to beat Warriors’ 177/6.

Team Comparison

Over their last 10 matches against all opposition, Warriors have won 70 percent, averaging 157 with a highest score of 209. Lions have won 50 percent, averaging slightly higher at 162 with a highest score of 202.

WAR vs LIO Squads

Warriors: Jordan Hermann is a confirmed, experienced batter for the franchise. Beuran Hendricks and Duanne Olivier add real international pace experience to the attack.

Confirmed and likely squad names: Jordan Hermann, Beuran Hendricks, Duanne Olivier, Thomas Kaber, JP King, Patrick Kruger, Matthew de Villiers, Matthew Boast, Wesley Bedja, Sibonelo Makhanya, Jean du Plessis (wk), Andile Mokgakane, Muhammad Manack.

Lions: Quinton de Kock keeps wicket and gives the side serious top order experience. Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen add further batting depth, and Gerald Coetzee and Lutho Sipamla lead the pace attack.

Full squad: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Dominic Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder, Mitchell Van Buuren, Codi Ethan Yusuf, Delano Potgieter, Connor Esterhuizen, Zubayr Hamza, Nqaba Peter, Tiaan Brits, Gerald Coetzee, Lutho Sipamla, Bjorn Fortuin.

Pitch Report

St George’s Park has hosted 1 tracked match in this exact format so far this season, won by the side batting first, who posted 175.

Weather Report

Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check conditions closer to the toss for an updated picture.

Probable Playing XIs

Warriors (Probable): Thomas Kaber, Matthew de Villiers, Jordan Hermann, Patrick Kruger, Sibonelo Makhanya, Jean du Plessis (wk), Matthew Boast, Andile Mokgakane, Wesley Bedja, Beuran Hendricks, Duanne Olivier.

Lions (Probable): Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock (wk), Dominic Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder, Zubayr Hamza, Tiaan Brits, Codi Ethan Yusuf, Gerald Coetzee, Lutho Sipamla, Bjorn Fortuin.

These are estimates. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Jordan Hermann vs Lions’ bowling attack: Hermann has been a consistent presence for Warriors and gives the side a reliable batting option at the top of the order.

Quinton de Kock vs Warriors’ bowling attack: De Kock gives Lions real top order class, and a strong start from him could set the tone for the whole innings.

Beuran Hendricks vs Lions’ top order: Hendricks brings real international pace experience, and early wickets would give Warriors control in a fixture that has been extremely close historically.

WAR vs LIO Fantasy Team

Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock (C)

Batters: Jordan Hermann (VC), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Zubayr Hamza

All-Rounders: Wiaan Mulder, Jean du Plessis

Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Beuran Hendricks, Duanne Olivier, Lutho Sipamla

De Kock is captain as the most accomplished individual batter in the match. Hermann is vice captain as a confirmed, experienced Warriors player.

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Match Prediction

This is close to call given how level the head to head has been. Warriors have the slightly better recent form and season long win rate, while Lions have real top order quality through de Kock, Hendricks and van der Dussen.

Given how evenly matched these two sides have been across the last 10 meetings, and Warriors’ marginally better recent form, they get a narrow edge here.

WAR vs LIO Fantasy Team – FAQs

Q. Who will win the WAR vs LIO 19th match today?
A. This is close. The head to head is level at 5-5, though Warriors have the slightly better recent form and season long win rate.

Q. What is the head to head record between Warriors and Lions?
A. It is level at 5-5 over the last 10 meetings, with Warriors winning the most recent match last season.

Q. What is the WAR vs LIO Fantasy prediction for the 19th match?
A. Quinton de Kock is the top captaincy pick for Lions. Jordan Hermann is a strong vice captaincy option for Warriors.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the WAR vs LIO match?
A. Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check closer to the toss for an updated picture.