Boland vs Lions Prediction & Betting Tips
Our prediction
Pick: Lions to win, at 53.8%.
Lions
Boland 46%
Toss Prediction
Our toss call
We expect the toss winner to field.
Toss preview ›Key Takeaways
- • Pick: Lions to win, at 53.8%.
- • Toss call: Field first, at 57%. Our full pre-toss call for this match is on the dedicated toss page.
- • Key fact: Connor Esterhuizen made 98 off 49 balls for Lions against Titans at the Wanderers Stadium (1 November 2026).
- • Value: Boland's fair odds are 2.16, and Melbet had them at 2.17 at 22:27 IST (8 November).
We back Lions, at 53.8%.
Connor Esterhuizen made 98 off 49 balls for Lions against Titans in Johannesburg (1 November 2026), and Lions won by 15 runs.
Neil Timmers made 107 off 55 balls for Lions against Eastern Storm in Johannesburg (28 October 2026). Lions reached 204 for 1 in 18 overs and won by 9 wickets.
Boland lost by 19 runs to Garden Route Badgers in their most recent game, at Boland Park (7 November 2026).
This Super Eights game starts at 4:30 pm IST (11:00 UTC) on 11 November 2026 at Boland Park in Paarl.
Which team is stronger, Boland or Lions?
Lions, on this season's results. Lions won the toss and batted against Titans (1 November 2026), and made 206 for 3.
Titans replied with 191 for 7, and Lions won that game by 15 runs.
Rassie van der Dussen made 46 off 27 balls for Lions against Eastern Storm (28 October 2026). Rassie van der Dussen also made 47 off 25 balls for the Lions against Northern Cape Heat on 18 October 2026.
Connor Esterhuizen made 74 off 37 balls for Lions against Limpopo in Johannesburg (24 October 2026). Lions reached 120 for 2 in 12.1 overs that day.
Bjorn Fortuin took 2 for 33 for Lions against Eastern Storm (28 October 2026).
Lions lost their most recent game. Western Province made 178 for 9 at Newlands in Cape Town (7 November 2026).
Lions replied with 169 for 6 and lost by 9 runs.
Boland have lived on close finishes. Boland and Warriors tied at St George's Park in Gqeberha (5 November 2026), and Boland won the Super Over.
Lehan Botha made 50 off 47 balls for Boland against Warriors in that 5 November 2026 game. Lehan Botha also made 52 off 47 balls for Boland against Titans at Boland Park (25 October 2026).
Blayde Capell made 90 off 53 balls for Boland against Dolphins at Kingsmead in Durban (1 November 2026). Boland reached 178 for 3 in 19.3 overs and won by 7 wickets.
Gavin Kaplan made 55 off 44 balls for Boland against Dolphins in that 1 November 2026 win.
Glenton Stuurman took 2 for 35 for Boland against Warriors (5 November 2026). Glenton Stuurman also took 2 for 11 for Boland against Mpumalanga Rhinos in Paarl (17 October 2026).
The worry for Boland is their most recent home game. Garden Route Badgers made 169 for 5 at Boland Park (7 November 2026).
Boland replied with 150 for 7 and lost by 19 runs. Gavin Kaplan made 42 off 34 balls for Boland against Garden Route Badgers that day (7 November 2026).
Key matchups: Connor Esterhuizen against Glenton Stuurman, Blayde Capell against Bjorn Fortuin
Connor Esterhuizen against Glenton Stuurman. Connor Esterhuizen made 98 off 49 balls for the Lions against Titans (1 November 2026).
Glenton Stuurman took 2 for 11 for Boland against Mpumalanga Rhinos (17 October 2026).
Blayde Capell against Bjorn Fortuin. Blayde Capell made 90 off 53 balls for Boland against Dolphins (1 November 2026).
Bjorn Fortuin took 2 for 33 for the Lions against Eastern Storm in Johannesburg (28 October 2026).
Boland vs Lions head to head
Boland
1
Lions
3
Their five most recent T20 meetings, 1 November 2022 to 2 November 2025
Boland won the most recent meeting, by 8 runs at the Wanderers Stadium (2 November 2025). Lions beat Boland at Boland Park by 9 wickets (31 March 2024) and by 6 wickets (12 October 2024).
Boland vs Lions pitch report: Boland Park, Paarl
Batting first has held up in this season's day games. Garden Route Badgers made 169 for 5 at Boland Park and beat Boland by 19 runs (7 November 2026).
The day games at Boland Park this season, 25 October and 7 November 2026
Garden Route Badgers 169 for 5 in 20 overs · Boland 150 for 7, a 19-run win for the Badgers.
Titans 137 for 8 in 20 overs · Boland 137 for 9, a tie that Boland won in the second Super Over.
Wins by 9 wickets (31 March 2024) and by 6 wickets (12 October 2024), with Boland batting first each time.
Clear and dry at the 11:00 UTC start, about 28°C, with no rain forecast. Forecast read 8 November, 22:26 IST.
In the 7 November 2026 day game at Boland Park, Boland won the toss and bowled, and lost by 19 runs.
Boland vs Lions prediction: we back Lions at 54%
We back Lions, 53.8%, with the market at 56.2%.
Lions' batting is the reason. Neil Timmers made 107 off 55 balls for Lions against Eastern Storm (28 October 2026).
Connor Esterhuizen then made 98 for the Lions against Titans (1 November 2026).
Boland's case is their finishing. Boland beat Dolphins by 7 wickets at Kingsmead (1 November 2026).
Boland then won the Super Over after a tie with Warriors in Gqeberha (5 November 2026).
Boland also won the sides' most recent meeting, by 8 runs in Johannesburg (2 November 2025).
Melbet had Boland at 2.17 at 22:27 IST (8 November), just above our fair 2.16. Melbet had Lions at 1.68 at 22:27 IST (8 November), under our 1.86.
What decides Boland vs Lions
- The toss. We expect the toss winner to bowl, at 57%. Lions bowled after winning the toss against Northern Cape Heat (18 October 2026) and against Limpopo (24 October 2026), in day games in Johannesburg. Boland won the toss and bowled in Paarl (7 November 2026).
- The Lions batting. Neil Timmers made 107 for Lions against Eastern Storm (28 October 2026). Connor Esterhuizen made 74 for the Lions against Limpopo (24 October 2026).
- Boland's batting. Blayde Capell made 90 for Boland against Dolphins (1 November 2026). Lehan Botha made 52 for Boland against Titans in Paarl (25 October 2026).
Odds & Betting Value
| Team | Our Model | Market Implied | Odds | Fair Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boland | 46.2% | 43.8% | 2.17 | 2.16 |
| Lions | 53.8% | 56.2% | 1.68 | 1.86 |
Boland's 2.17 sits just above our fair odds of 2.16. Melbet had Boland at 2.17 and Lions at 1.68 at 22:27 IST (8 November).
Lions' 1.68 sits under our 1.86, so Boland carry the small edge. Odds captured on 8 November 2026.
CSA Pro20 Cup
Boland vs Lions odds
11 Nov 2026 · 16:30 IST
Match winner: Boland 2.17, Lions 1.68 at WinWin, Melbet, Megapari, Paripesa, PlanBet, 1xBet; checked 23:25 IST.
| Bookmaker | 1BOL | 2LIO | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 · Boland 2.17 | 2 · Lions 1.68 | Payout95.0% |
 | 1 · Boland 2.17 | 2 · Lions 1.68 | Payout95.0% |
 | 1 · Boland 2.17 | 2 · Lions 1.68 | Payout95.0% |
 | 1 · Boland 2.17 | 2 · Lions 1.68 | Payout95.0% |
 | 1 · Boland 2.17 | 2 · Lions 1.68 | Payout95.0% |
 | 1 · Boland 2.17 | 2 · Lions 1.68 | Payout95.0% |
1X2: Boland 2.17, Tie 25.00, Lions 1.69 at WinWin, Melbet, Megapari, Paripesa, PlanBet, 1xBet; checked 23:25 IST.
| Bookmaker | 1BOL | XTie | 2LIO | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Boland 2.17 | X · Tie 25.00 | 2 · Lions 1.69 | Payout91.7% |
| 1 · Boland 2.17 | X · Tie 25.00 | 2 · Lions 1.69 | Payout91.7% |
| 1 · Boland 2.17 | X · Tie 25.00 | 2 · Lions 1.69 | Payout91.7% |
| 1 · Boland 2.17 | X · Tie 25.00 | 2 · Lions 1.69 | Payout91.7% |
| 1 · Boland 2.17 | X · Tie 25.00 | 2 · Lions 1.69 | Payout91.7% |
| 1 · Boland 2.17 | X · Tie 25.00 | 2 · Lions 1.69 | Payout91.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Boland vs Lions in the CSA Pro20 Cup?
Lions. Our AI model gives them a 53.8% chance against Boland at Boland Park in Paarl (11 November 2026). Neil Timmers made 107 off 55 balls for Lions against Eastern Storm (28 October 2026), and Connor Esterhuizen made 98 for the Lions against Titans (1 November 2026).
What is the toss prediction for Boland vs Lions?
Field first, at 57%. Lions bowled after winning the toss against Northern Cape Heat (18 October 2026) and against Limpopo (24 October 2026), in day games in Johannesburg. In a day game at Boland Park (7 November 2026), Boland won the toss and bowled, and lost by 19 runs.
What are the odds for Boland vs Lions?
Melbet had Boland at 2.17 and Lions at 1.68 at 22:27 IST (8 November). Our fair odds are 2.16 for Boland and 1.86 for Lions, so Boland's price sits just above our number for this CSA Pro20 Cup game at Boland Park in Paarl.
Is Boland Park a batting or bowling pitch?
Batting first has held up in this season's day games at Boland Park. Garden Route Badgers made 169 for 5 and beat Boland by 19 runs (7 November 2026). Titans batted first there on 25 October 2026 and made 137 for 8, which earned a tie with Boland.
When did Boland and Lions last play each other in a T20?
On 2 November 2025 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, in the CSA T20 Challenge. Boland were all out for 138 in 18 overs. Lions made 130 for 6, so Boland won by 8 runs. Lions won the meeting before it by 6 wickets at Boland Park (12 October 2024).
What time does Boland vs Lions start?
At 4:30 pm IST on 11 November 2026, which is 11:00 UTC. Boland Park in Paarl hosts this Super Eights game of the CSA Pro20 Cup, and the forecast is clear and dry, about 28°C, with no rain expected at the start.
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