Written By: Alex Maathai
Published: March 18, 2026

Warriors vs Titans CSA One-Day Challenge Division 1 2026 Dream11 match arrives at St George’s Park today, and the numbers tell two very different stories. 

The Warriors are unbeaten this season, four wins from five, sitting top with 18 points and an NRR of +0.619. Matthew de Villiers hit 113 in the last game. Nobody has stopped them yet. 

But the Titans have beaten the Warriors 26 times in List A cricket. The Warriors have only managed 11 wins in return. Lhuan-dre Pretorius has a century this season, and Duan Jansen is dangerous with the ball. 

The record books give the Titans every reason to back themselves today

Warriors vs Titans Match Preview

Here is everything you need to know before the first ball is bowled.

Warriors vs Titans Match Preview
Source – Fancode
DetailsInformation
MatchWAR vs TIT, 23rd Match
SeriesCSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026
VenueSt George’s Park, Gqeberha
DateMarch 18, 2026
Time4:30 PM IST / 1:30 PM Local / 11:00 AM GMT

Warriors vs Titans Predicted Dream 11

Here are our top Dream11 picks for WAR vs TIT today.

Warriors vs Titans Predicted Dream 11
Source – Dream11

Warriors vs Titans Head-to-Head Record

The Titans have a strong head-to-head record against the Warriors in List A cricket.

TeamOverall List A Wins
Titans26
Warriors11
No Result / Tied3
DateResultMarginVenue
Mar 2, 2025Titans wonBy 111 runsCenturion
Oct 8, 2023Warriors wonBy 109 runsGqeberha
Dec 4, 2022Titans wonBy 23 runsCenturion
Mar 24, 2022Titans wonBy 1 wicketGqeberha
Mar 6, 2020Warriors wonBy 2 wicketsBenoni

The Titans have dominated this fixture in List A cricket across the years. Their most recent meeting in March 2025 ended in a massive 111-run win for the Titans at Centurion. 

The Warriors did win the previous meeting in Gqeberha in 2023 by 109 runs, which is worth noting given today’s game is also at Gqeberha. History largely favours the Titans in this format.

Warriors vs Titans Pitch Report – St George’s Park, Gqeberha

St George’s Park has a well-earned reputation as one of the better batting surfaces in South African domestic cricket.

St George's Park, Gqeberha
Source – CricTracker
AspectDetails
Pitch TypeBatting-friendly
Best Suited ToPace
Average 1st Innings Score237
Chasing RecordGood
Chasing Win %52%

Pace bowlers will get movement and bounce early with the new ball. But once that new ball phase is done, this pitch opens up for batting. 

An average first innings score of 237 is considerably higher than most grounds in this competition. 

Chasing sides win 52% of the time here, so there is genuine value in both approaches. The team that handles the new ball better is likely to control this match.

Warriors vs Titans Weather Forecast – Gqeberha

Conditions in Gqeberha look near-perfect for an evening match today.

ConditionDetails
Temperature22°C to 25°C
Morning SkySunny
Afternoon SkyClear and bright, partly cloudy by 3:30 PM
WindLight, 12 to 18 km/h
Rain Chance4% to 6% throughout

Temperatures stay comfortable between 22°C and 25°C through the afternoon and evening. Wind is light, and there is barely any rain risk across the full match duration. 

A complete 50-over game is expected with no weather concerns.

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WAR vs TIT Predicted Playing XI

Both sides are expected to go in with their strongest available combinations.

Warriors: Matthew Breetzke (c), Jiveshan Pillay, Matthew de Villiers, Sinethemba Qeshile (wk), Jean du Plessis, Patrick Kruger, Beyers Swanepoel, Senuran Muthusamy, Kerwin Mungroo, Thomas Kaber, Gideon Peters

Titans: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rivaldo Moonsamy (wk), Neil Brand, Keegan Petersen, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Dewald Brevis, Dayyaan Galiem, Duan Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Junior Dala, Aaron Phangiso (c)

About the Author

Alex Maathai is a Cape Town-based cricket analyst and former club-level player. With deep knowledge of domestic structures and Proteas history, he provides context-rich insights that connect today’s matches to South Africa’s cricket legacy.

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