CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2026 | 26-Feb-2026 01:30 PM | Mangaung Oval
KNG 229/8 (50)
BOR 182/10 (45.2)
Knights won by 47 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico van Zyl* | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 26.32 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Snyman* | 2.2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 5.57 |
| Sithembile Langa | 5 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 6.6 |
Border Confirmed Playing11:
1- Nathan Roux(c), 2- Lihle Sizani, 3- Wian Ruthven, 4- Jason Niemand, 5- Christiaan du Toit, 6- Mncedisi Malika(w), 7- Alindile Mhletywa, 8- Chad Classen, 9- Nico van Zyl, 10- Kgaudisa Molefe, 11- Michael CopelandKnights Confirmed Playing11:
1- Jacques Snyman, 2- Gihahn Cloete(w), 3- Cole Abrahams, 4- Ruben Maree, 5- Ruan Haasbroek, 6- Patrick Botha, 7- Tiaan van Vuuren, 8- Malusi Siboto, 9- Dane Piedt(c), 10- Sithembile Langa, 11- Mbongiseni MhlangaKnights vs Border
Knights — Innings 1 (229/8 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Snyman b Nico van Zyl | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Gihahn Cloete (wk) c Chad Classen b Michael Copeland | 79 | 94 | 9 | 0 | 84.04 | |
| Cole Abrahams run out (Alindile Mhletywa) | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Ruben Maree c Christiaan du Toit b Michael Copeland | 26 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 55.32 | |
| Ruan Haasbroek c Wian Ruthven b Chad Classen | 66 | 78 | 3 | 2 | 84.62 | |
| Patrick Botha b Michael Copeland | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 53.33 | |
| Tiaan van Vuuren c Chad Classen b Lihle Sizani | 19 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 73.08 | |
| Dane Piedt (c) c Alindile Mhletywa b Nico van Zyl | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 61.54 | |
| Malusi Siboto not out | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Sithembile Langa not out | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 229 | 8 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Mbongiseni Mhlanga | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico van Zyl | 9 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 5.1 |
| Chad Classen | 10 | 2 | 35 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Alindile Mhletywa | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| Lihle Sizani | 10 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Michael Copeland | 10 | 0 | 46 | 3 | 4.6 |
| Kgaudisa Molefe | 6 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 6.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Snyman & Gihahn Cloete | 6 | 16 |
| Cole Abrahams & Gihahn Cloete | 18 | 16 |
| Ruben Maree & Gihahn Cloete | 59 | 92 |
| Haasbroek & Gihahn Cloete | 58 | 62 |
| Haasbroek & Patrick Botha | 18 | 31 |
| Haasbroek & Tiaan van Vuuren | 31 | 46 |
| Haasbroek & Dane Piedt | 28 | 23 |
| Siboto & Dane Piedt | 4 | 8 |
| Siboto & Langa | 7 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Snyman | 2.4 | 6 |
| 2 | Cole Abrahams | 5.2 | 24 |
| 3 | Ruben Maree | 20.4 | 83 |
| 4 | Gihahn Cloete | 31 | 141 |
| 5 | Patrick Botha | 36.1 | 159 |
| 6 | Tiaan van Vuuren | 43.5 | 190 |
| 7 | Ruan Haasbroek | 47.4 | 218 |
| 8 | Dane Piedt | 49 | 222 |
Border — Innings 2 (182/10 in 45.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Roux (c) lbw b Siboto | 54 | 62 | 3 | 0 | 87.1 | |
| Lihle Sizani b Siboto | 41 | 86 | 4 | 0 | 47.67 | |
| Wian Ruthven run out (Cole Abrahams) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jason Niemand c Cole Abrahams b S Langa | 15 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Michael Copeland lbw b S Langa | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 52.94 | |
| Christiaan du Toit st Gihahn Cloete b Dane Piedt | 19 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 105.56 | |
| Mncedisi Malika (wk) c Cole Abrahams b Dane Piedt | 16 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 64 | |
| Alindile Mhletywa st Gihahn Cloete b Snyman | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 76.92 | |
| Chad Classen run out (Snyman/Gihahn Cloete) | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Nico van Zyl not out | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 26.32 | |
| Kgaudisa Molefe c Tiaan van Vuuren b Snyman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 7 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 182 | 10 wkts, 45.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiaan van Vuuren | 10 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Sithembile Langa | 5 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 6.6 |
| Mbongiseni Mhlanga | 10 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 4 |
| Malusi Siboto | 8 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 3.6 |
| Dane Piedt | 10 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 2.9 |
| Jacques Snyman | 2.2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 5.6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Roux & Lihle Sizani | 102 | 146 |
| Nathan Roux & Wian Ruthven | 2 | 3 |
| Nathan Roux & Jason Niemand | 0 | 1 |
| Copeland & Jason Niemand | 23 | 37 |
| Christiaan du Toit & Jason Niemand | 5 | 13 |
| Christiaan du Toit & Malika | 20 | 23 |
| Alindile Mhletywa & Malika | 17 | 17 |
| Alindile Mhletywa & Chad Classen | 3 | 9 |
| Alindile Mhletywa & Nico van Zyl | 10 | 22 |
| Kgaudisa Molefe & Nico van Zyl | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lihle Sizani | 24.2 | 102 |
| 2 | Wian Ruthven | 24.5 | 104 |
| 3 | Nathan Roux | 25 | 104 |
| 4 | Michael Copeland | 31.1 | 127 |
| 5 | Jason Niemand | 33.2 | 132 |
| 6 | Christiaan du Toit | 37.1 | 152 |
| 7 | Mncedisi Malika | 40 | 169 |
| 8 | Chad Classen | 41.3 | 172 |
| 9 | Alindile Mhletywa | 45.1 | 182 |
| 10 | Kgaudisa Molefe | 45.2 | 182 |
Match Info
| Match | Knights vs Border |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2026 |
| Time | 26-Feb-2026 01:30 PM |
| Venue | Mangaung Oval |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Knights vs Border (KTS vs BOR)
Knights will face Border in a thrilling match on 26-Feb-2026 in CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2026. The match will be played at Mangaung Oval at 01:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Knights is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Border 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 Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2026.
The pitch at Mangaung Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Knights will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Border will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Knights batting and Border 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 Knights showcase its strengths, or will Border pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 26-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
