The Highveld Lions won the toss and chose to field first in their T20 Challenge match against the Cape Cobras in Johannesburg on Friday.
Richard Levi, the Proteas’ batsman who captured the headlines with his explosive innings in the second T20 international against New Zealand last Sunday, will open the batting for the Cobras after he landed in Johannesburg on Thursday.
Teams: Highveld Lions: Jonathan Vandiar, Alviro Petersen (capt), Quinton de Kock, Neil McKenzie, Jean Symes, Thami Tsolekile (wk), Chris Morris, Shane Burger, Dwayne Pretorius, Aaron Phagiso, Ethan O'Reilly.
Cape Cobras: Andrew Puttick (capt), Charl Langeveldt, Dane Piedt, Dane Vilas, Johann Louw, Mark Boucher (wk), Mohammed Vallie, Owais Shah, Richard Levi, Rory Kleinveldt, Stiaan Van Zyl, Vernon Philander – Sapa