CSA T20 2025 | Western Province vs Lions | 25th T20 | Match Preview – Who Will Win WPR vs LIO?

Western Province vs Lions – 25th T20 | Match Preview

The 25th match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2025 will see Western Province face off against the Lions in Cape Town on November 21, 2025, with the match scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM.

Western Province come into this contest in good form, having won 4 of their 6 matches, collecting 18 points, and holding a positive NRR of 0.553, placing them comfortably near the top of the points table. Their recent performances reflect strong momentum with four wins in their last five matches.

In contrast, Lions have struggled in the tournament, with no wins in 5 matches, 4 losses, and 1 no-result, leaving them with just 2 points and a negative NRR of -0.424. Their recent form has been disappointing (L-L-L-A-L), highlighting the uphill battle they face in Cape Town.

Historically, the two sides have shared competitive contests: Western Province won their last meeting by 4 wickets in October 2024, while Lions have won two of the last five encounters, including a 132-run victory in April 2024 and a 32-run win in November 2022, along with a Super Over victory in March 2024.

Western Province’s squad, led by Daniel Smith (c & wk), includes key players such as Sello Valentine Kitime, Edward Moore, George Linde, and Joshua van Heerden, while Lions are captained by Mitchell Van Buuren and feature players like Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, and Wandile Makwetu (wk).

With form, consistency, and squad depth on their side, Western Province enter the match as favorites, but Lions will aim to pull off a turnaround in a contest that promises high-intensity T20 cricket in Cape Town.

Expert Prediction: Western Province hold a slight edge with a 55% chance of winning, while Lions stand at 45%, making this a closely contested match.