The 26th match of the Momentum One-Day Cup 2020 is all set to be played between Knights and Lions and the match is scheduled to be held at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. The match will begins at 1:30 PM local time (11:30 AM GMT) (5:00 PM IST).
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Pitch & Weather Report
The weather for today’s match is forecasted to be sunny with no chances of rain. The wind is expected to be blowing at a rate of 15 to 22 km/hr while the temperature on the other hand is going to deviate between 15 and 30 Degree Celsius all around the day, as per to Accuweather.
Coming to the track at Mangaung Oval, it is likely to go in the favour of the fast bowlers, who are going to get some assistance from the wicket along with atmospheric circumstances. This ground on the other hand has hosted only one complete game in this season where the side chasing won that match at the end. Therefore, we strongly believe that the side who will win the toss is going to look to field first for taking the advantage of bowling friendly settings in the first half of the match.
Knights vs Lions Team Squads
Lions Squad
Nicky van den Bergh (wk), Dominic Hendricks, Aaron Phangiso (c), Joshua Richards, Johannes Diseko, Kagiso Rapulana, Beuran Hendricks, Malusi Siboto, Bjorn Fortuin, Eldred Hawken, Wihan Lubbe, Delano Potgieter, Ryan Rickelton
Knights Squad
Jacques Snyman, Keegan Petersen, Ottniel Baartman, Corne Dry, Andries Gous, Obus Pienaar, Wandile Makwetu(w/c), Shaun von Berg, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Tshepo Ntuli, Mbulelo Budaza, Grant Mokoena, Patrick Kruger, Raynard van Tonder
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Knights have been a great side in this tournament after winning back to back games in the on-going tournament. At present, they are placed at the fifth position in the league table and are going to look for continuing with their undoubted form in the upcoming bout against the Lions. They have amazing batting line-up that includes Andries Gous, Jacques Snyman, and Keegan Petersen, while their batting department look much on the mark in the presence of Ottniel Baartman as well as Mbulelo Budaza due to their impressive bowling.
On the other hand, Lions are pretty high in the charts but at the same time they look off-centre because they have suffered back to back losses due to which they look like losing their confidence. In the meantime, they are going to look to mark a strong arrival on the winning track by simply winning the upcoming clash that is going to be held against Knights.
Who will win today’s match?
Knights are expected to come out as the winner of 26th match which will be held against Lions on Tuesday.
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