CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 22-Oct-2026 04:30 PM | Willowmoore Park
ESTORM 149/9 (20)
KZNIN 150/5 (20)
KwaZulu - Natal Inland - Tuskers won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Laycock* | 28 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 155.56 |
| Ntando Zuma | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaan Khan* | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Chad Classen | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
Last Wicket:Jack Lees b Chad Classen 51(48) - 123/5 in 17.1 ov.
Eastern Storm vs KwaZulu-Natal Inland - Tuskers
Eastern Storm — Innings 1 (149/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronan Herrmann (wk) c Abrahams b Bamanye Xenxe | 51 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 150 | |
| Kabelo Sekhukhune b Rowan Rajah | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Christopher Britz (c) b Abrahams | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jurie Snyman b Chad Laycock | 31 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 124 | |
| Dewan Marais b Nofal | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 118.18 | |
| Aryan Gopalan c Cameron Shekleton b Thabiso Ndlela | 16 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 123.08 | |
| Juan Lubbe run out (Thabiso Ndlela/Ntando Zuma) | 17 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 154.55 | |
| Amaan Khan c Jack Lees b Abrahams | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 | |
| Chad Classen b Chad Laycock | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Tumelo Simelane not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 1 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 149 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Thabiso Lekhoana | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Erlank | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 |
| Rowan Rajah | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Ziyaad Abrahams | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.7 |
| Gareth Dukes | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| Chad Laycock | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
| Malcolm Nofal | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 |
| Bamanye Xenxe | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Thabiso Ndlela | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ronan Herrmann & K Sekhukhune | 20 | 12 |
| Ronan Herrmann & Christopher Britz | 1 | 5 |
| Ronan Herrmann & Jurie Snyman | 45 | 34 |
| Ronan Herrmann & Dewan Marais | 17 | 17 |
| Ronan Herrmann & Aryan Gopalan | 32 | 22 |
| Juan Lubbe & Aryan Gopalan | 6 | 4 |
| Juan Lubbe & Amaan Khan | 19 | 17 |
| Juan Lubbe & Chad Classen | 3 | 5 |
| Juan Lubbe & Tumelo Simelane | 5 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kabelo Sekhukhune | 1.6 | 20 |
| 2 | Christopher Britz | 2.5 | 21 |
| 3 | Jurie Snyman | 8.3 | 66 |
| 4 | Dewan Marais | 11.2 | 83 |
| 5 | Ronan Herrmann | 14.6 | 115 |
| 6 | Aryan Gopalan | 15.4 | 121 |
| 7 | Amaan Khan | 18.3 | 140 |
| 8 | Chad Classen | 19.2 | 143 |
| 9 | Juan Lubbe | 20 | 149 |
KwaZulu-Natal Inland - Tuskers — Innings 2 (150/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Lees b Chad Classen | 51 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 106.25 | |
| Malcolm Nofal c Jurie Snyman b Thabiso Lekhoana | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Gareth Dukes b Thabiso Lekhoana | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Cameron Shekleton (c) c Dewan Marais b Tumelo Simelane | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Michael Erlank c Chad Classen b Jurie Snyman | 32 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 145.45 | |
| Chad Laycock not out | 28 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 155.56 | |
| Ntando Zuma (wk) not out | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 5 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 150 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Bamanye Xenxe, Ziyaad Abrahams, Thabiso Ndlela, Rowan Rajah | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaan Khan | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Chad Classen | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Thabiso Lekhoana | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Tumelo Simelane | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Jurie Snyman | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.3 |
| Juan Lubbe | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| Aryan Gopalan | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Lees & Nofal | 15 | 14 |
| Jack Lees & Gareth Dukes | 4 | 3 |
| Jack Lees & Cameron Shekleton | 18 | 23 |
| Jack Lees & Erlank | 58 | 38 |
| Jack Lees & Chad Laycock | 28 | 25 |
| Ntando Zuma & Chad Laycock | 27 | 17 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malcolm Nofal | 2.2 | 15 |
| 2 | Gareth Dukes | 2.5 | 19 |
| 3 | Cameron Shekleton | 6.4 | 37 |
| 4 | Michael Erlank | 12.6 | 95 |
| 5 | Jack Lees | 17.1 | 123 |
Match Info
| Match | Eastern Storms vs KwaZulu-Natal Inland |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 22-Oct-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | Willowmoore Park Benoni |
| Seating Capacity | 20 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Eastern Storms vs KwaZulu-Natal Inland (ES vs KWZ)
Eastern Storms will face KwaZulu-Natal Inland in a thrilling match on 22-Oct-2026 in CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The match will be played at Willowmoore Park at 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Willowmoore Park Pitch Report for ES vs KWZ Match 48 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers.
Willowmoore Park Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Benoni, ZA will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 25°C on the match day with 28% humidity and 15.2 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 33% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Eastern Storms is known for its strong batting and bowling, while KwaZulu-Natal Inland remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in CSA T20 Challenge 2026.
The pitch at Willowmoore Park is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Eastern Storms will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while KwaZulu-Natal Inland will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Eastern Storms batting and KwaZulu-Natal Inland bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Eastern Storms showcase its strengths, or will KwaZulu-Natal Inland pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 22-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
