We wrap up an action-packed Ram Slam T20 weekend with a sizzling encounter featuring the fierce Multiply Titans and the determined bizhub Highveld Lions at Centurion.
The Sunday double header’s second game is set to be a thrilling contest as a star-packed Multiply Titans squad faces off against their Highveld rivals at the legendary SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Though the bizhub Highveld Lions might seem the underdogs on paper, they have the tenacity and skill to challenge the Titans. This battle promises to be a nail-biter – let’s dive into the details!
Titans vs Lions | Sunday 12 November | SuperSport Park Centurion | 16:00
Match Winner Odds
Titans 52/100 | Tie 35/1 | Lions 31/20
Multiply Titans
Mark Boucher’s Titans are packed with talent! With eight CSA contracted stars available like Farhaan Behardien, Quinton de Kock, AB de Villiers, Dean Elgar, Morne Morkel, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn and Chris Morris (fitness permitting for the last two), the Titans boast an intimidating lineup. Although the Protea captain Faf du Plessis is sidelined due to injury, the Titans’ depth is impressive. Players like Heinrich Klaasen, Heino Kuhn, and Aiden Markram add further strength.
Despite the star power, such deep teams sometimes take time to settle in T20s – just like the high-profile IPL sides that have stumbled before. Against the Lions, expect the Titans’ electric top order to set the tone, with Rabada and Viljoen opening the bowling for Lions and likely facing aggressive batting early. Hopefully, the Titans’ top batsmen will dominate and secure a comfortable win before the middle order needs to take the crease.
bizhub Highveld Lions
The Lions have solid players but may find it tough amassing runs against a strong Titans squad. Openers Stephen Cook and Reeza Hendricks will need to set a high tempo. Key batsman Rassie van der Dussen, who scored 345 runs last season with a phenomenal strike rate of 145.56, must fire to give the Lions a chance. Wiaan Mulder, a promising talent recently called to the national team, is also set to impress.
Bolstering their chances, their bowling attack is robust. Kagiso Rabada and Hardus Viljoen lead a potent pace line-up complemented by Bjorn Fortuin, Dwaine Pretorius, and Aaron Phangiso. They must be at their best to contain the Titans’ powerful batsmen.
While the Lions won’t fold easily, the Centurion pitch favours batsmen, making it a challenging ground for their bowlers to keep the Titans quiet.
Our Call: Back Multiply Titans at 52/100
It’s an uphill climb for the Lions against the Titans. AB de Villiers and company look set to kick-start their campaign with a strong victory.
