CSA T20 Challenge, Match No. 17, TIT vs LIO Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and other updates.

The Titans will be battling out against the Lions in match no.17 of the CSA T20 Challenge. The TIT vs LIO battle will be played at St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth. Titans are coming into the game with 3 wins on the trot. In the previous game against Dolphins, they chased the target of 135 with ease within 17 overs. Baby AB Dewald Brevis scored an impressive knock of 46*. The Titans are currently at the 2^nd spot in the league table with 3 wins from 4 games.

Lions, on the other hand, are coming into this game with a humiliating defeat from the previous game. In the previous game against Rocks, they failed to go anyway near the target of 161 and were all out for just 114 runs in 17.2 overs. The Lions are currently at the 6^th spot in the league standings with just 1 win from 4 games. The Lions need a lot of improvement if they want to remain in the contest against the in-form Titans.

Match Details

Date: 17 Feb 2022

Time: 1:30 PM IST and 10:00 AM Local Time

Venue: St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth

Where to Watch: Fancode

Pitch Report

The pitch here at St George’s Park has provided enough support to the pacers and the batters have struggled to score runs. The teams batting first have won the maximum number of games and the same might repeat in this game.

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Weather Report

The conditions will be cloudy early on in the morning here at Port Elizabeth. However, the conditions will improve further in the day and it will be sunny weather during the TIT vs LIO contest. The average temperature during the game will be hovering around 23 degrees.

TIT vs LIO: Dream 11 Top Picks

Aaron Phangiso will continue to lead the Titans bowling with his tight spells. The experienced left-arm spinner is giving away just 5.18 runs per over. He has so far picked up 5 wickets at an average of 16.60.

Donavon Ferreira will be eager to make an impact in this game as well for the Titans. He has scored 99 runs in 3 innings and is dismissed only once. Currently, he is averaging 99 while striking the ball at the rate of 150.

Mitchell van Buuren has highly impressed everyone with his batting talent. He is the highest run-getter so far for the Lions with 115 runs in 4 innings at an average of 38.33. He is also the only Lions player to hit a fifty.

Bjorn Fortuin has been the main bowler so far for the Lions. He has picked up 4 wickets at an average of 26 while giving away only 6.5 runs per over. Along with this, he has also taken two catches.

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 for TIT vs LIO

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock

Batsmen: Shane Dadswell, Mitchell van Buuren, Theunis de Bruyn

All-rounders: Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin, Dewald Brevis, Ayabulela Gqamane

Bowlers: Codi Yusuf, Malusi Siboto, Tabraiz Shamsi

TIT vs LIO: Dream 11 Captain and Vice-captain choice for today’s match.

Captain: Sisanda Magala

Vice-captain: Dewald Brevis

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 for TIT vs LIO

Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock

Batsmen: Reeza Hendricks, Shane Dadswell, Mitchell van Buuren

All-rounders: Donavon Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, Sisanda Magala

Bowlers: Lizaad Williams, Aaron Phangiso, Junior Dala

TIT vs LIO: Dream 11 Captain and Vice-captain choice for today’s match.

Captain: Bjorn Fortuin

Vice-captain: Quinton de Kock

Probable XI for TIT vs LIO

Titans: Aaron Phangiso, Donavon Ferreira, Quinton de Kock (Wk), Ayabulela Gqamane, Tabraiz Shamsi, Gihahn Cloete, Lizaad Williams, Theunis de Bruyn (C), Heinrich Klaasen, Dewald Brevis, Junior Dala

Lions: Reeza Hendricks, Dominic Hendricks, Malusi Siboto (C), Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin, Tshepo Ntuli, Mitchell van Buuren, Ruan Haasbroek (Wk), Shane Dadswell, Joshua Richards, Codi Yusuf.

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Who Will Win – Match Prediction

Looking at the current form and team combination, Titans is expected to win this game and extend their winning streak to 4 games. Lions on the other hand would be looking to make a comeback in the tournament after losing back-to-back games. Lions’ bowlers have fared reasonably well but their batters will need to step up at the business end of this tournament

Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.