CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 25-Oct-2026 04:30 PM | Willowmoore Park
SAEP 145/8 (20)
ESTORM 146/6 (16)
Eastern Storm won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewan Marais* | 22 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Amaan Khan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayabonga Tongo* | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Jason Rowles | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 9.5 |
Eastern Storm Confirmed Playing11:
1- Ronan Herrmann(w), 2- Kabelo Sekhukhune, 3- Christopher Britz(c), 4- Jurie Snyman, 5- Dewan Marais, 6- Aryan Gopalan, 7- Juan Lubbe, 8- Amaan Khan, 9- Chad Classen, 10- Tumelo Simelane, 11- Thabiso LekhoanaSouth Africa Emerging Players Confirmed Playing11:
1- Ombesa Matsha, 2- Armaan Manack, 3- Joshua van Biljon, 4- Jason Rowles, 5- Vihan Pretorius, 6- Kamo Phiri(w), 7- Markus Bakker, 8- Schalk Engelbrecht(c), 9- Bandile Mbatha, 10- Jaydon Brooker, 11- Ayabonga TongoEastern Storm vs South Africa Emerging Players
South Africa Emerging Players — Innings 1 (145/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ombesa Matsha c Christopher Britz b Thabiso Lekhoana | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 | |
| Armaan Manack c Ronan Herrmann b Amaan Khan | 22 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 115.79 | |
| Joshua van Biljon c Thabiso Lekhoana b Chad Classen | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Jason Rowles c Christopher Britz b Jurie Snyman | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Vihan Pretorius run out (Aryan Gopalan) | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 140 | |
| Kamo Phiri (wk) c Ronan Herrmann b Thabiso Lekhoana | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 | |
| Markus Bakker b Tumelo Simelane | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 171.43 | |
| Schalk Engelbrecht (c) not out | 27 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 128.57 | |
| Bandile Mbatha b Aryan Gopalan | 30 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 187.5 | |
| Jaydon Brooker not out | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 72.73 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 145 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ayabonga Tongo | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaan Khan | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Chad Classen | 4 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Thabiso Lekhoana | 3 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 11 |
| Tumelo Simelane | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Aryan Gopalan | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Jurie Snyman | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ombesa Matsha & Armaan Manack | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ombesa Matsha | 2.1 | 10 |
| 2 | Joshua van Biljon | 5.3 | 39 |
| 3 | Armaan Manack | 7.2 | 46 |
| 4 | Jason Rowles | 8.1 | 52 |
| 5 | Vihan Pretorius | 9.1 | 55 |
| 6 | Markus Bakker | 11.4 | 74 |
| 7 | Kamo Phiri | 12.3 | 81 |
| 8 | Bandile Mbatha | 16.4 | 123 |
Eastern Storm — Innings 2 (146/6 in 16 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabelo Sekhukhune c Markus Bakker b Schalk Engelbrecht | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Ronan Herrmann (wk) c Jason Rowles b Markus Bakker | 33 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 150 | |
| Christopher Britz (c) c Vihan Pretorius b Schalk Engelbrecht | 26 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 136.84 | |
| Jurie Snyman lbw b Jason Rowles | 36 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 138.46 | |
| Dewan Marais not out | 22 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 137.5 | |
| Juan Lubbe run out (Bandile Mbatha) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | |
| Aryan Gopalan c Joshua van Biljon b Jason Rowles | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Amaan Khan not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 146 | 6 wkts, 16 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Chad Classen, Tumelo Simelane, Thabiso Lekhoana | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandile Mbatha | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Schalk Engelbrecht | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Jaydon Brooker | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Markus Bakker | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Jason Rowles | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Ayabonga Tongo | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| K Sekhukhune & Ronan Herrmann | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kabelo Sekhukhune | 1.5 | 18 |
| 2 | Ronan Herrmann | 7.4 | 76 |
| 3 | Christopher Britz | 8.5 | 80 |
| 4 | Jurie Snyman | 14.2 | 129 |
| 5 | Juan Lubbe | 14.4 | 132 |
| 6 | Aryan Gopalan | 15 | 136 |
Match Info
| Match | Eastern Storms vs South Africa Emerging Players |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 25-Oct-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | Willowmoore Park Benoni |
| Seating Capacity | 20 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Eastern Storms vs South Africa Emerging Players (ES vs SAEP)
Eastern Storms will face South Africa Emerging Players in a thrilling match on 25-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 SAEP Match 53 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 South Africa Emerging Players 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 South Africa Emerging Players will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Eastern Storms batting and South Africa Emerging Players 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 South Africa Emerging Players pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 25-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
