CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 14-Oct-2026 09:30 PM | Mangaung Oval
ESTORM 186/6 (20)
KNG 168/8 (20)
Eastern Storm won by 18 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbongiseni Mhlanga* | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Piedt | 22 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaan Khan* | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Juan Lubbe | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
Eastern Storm Confirmed Playing11:
1- Kabelo Sekhukhune, 2- Ronan Herrmann(w), 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 LekhoanaKnights Confirmed Playing11:
1- Jacques Snyman, 2- Jonathan Bird, 3- Wian Ruthven, 4- Gihahn Cloete(w), 5- Ruan Haasbroek, 6- Tiaan van Vuuren, 7- Emmanuel Motswiri, 8- Malusi Siboto, 9- Dane Piedt(c), 10- Junaid Dawood, 11- Mbongiseni MhlangaKnights vs Eastern Storm
Eastern Storm — Innings 1 (186/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabelo Sekhukhune lbw b Mbongiseni Mhlanga | 38 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 165.22 | |
| Ronan Herrmann (wk) st Gihahn Cloete b Snyman | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Christopher Britz (c) b Mbongiseni Mhlanga | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 | |
| Jurie Snyman c Tiaan van Vuuren b Siboto | 95 | 45 | 5 | 8 | 211.11 | |
| Dewan Marais c Tiaan van Vuuren b Siboto | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 64.29 | |
| Juan Lubbe c Emmanuel Motswiri b Tiaan van Vuuren | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 | |
| Aryan Gopalan not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Amaan Khan not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 8 | Wides: 5 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 186 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Chad Classen, Tumelo Simelane, Thabiso Lekhoana | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiaan van Vuuren | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.3 |
| Emmanuel Motswiri | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Jacques Snyman | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| Mbongiseni Mhlanga | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Malusi Siboto | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Dane Piedt | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Junaid Dawood | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| K Sekhukhune & Ronan Herrmann | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronan Herrmann | 3.5 | 37 |
| 2 | Kabelo Sekhukhune | 6.3 | 63 |
| 3 | Christopher Britz | 8.4 | 80 |
| 4 | Dewan Marais | 14.4 | 131 |
| 5 | Juan Lubbe | 18.5 | 180 |
| 6 | Jurie Snyman | 19.4 | 184 |
Knights — Innings 2 (168/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bird st Ronan Herrmann b Jurie Snyman | 58 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 156.76 | |
| Jacques Snyman c Ronan Herrmann b Chad Classen | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Wian Ruthven c Kabelo Sekhukhune b Thabiso Lekhoana | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Ruan Haasbroek run out (Ronan Herrmann) | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 | |
| Gihahn Cloete (wk) c Tumelo Simelane b Jurie Snyman | 8 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Emmanuel Motswiri c and b Jurie Snyman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tiaan van Vuuren c and b Jurie Snyman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Malusi Siboto c Ronan Herrmann b Amaan Khan | 36 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 124.14 | |
| Dane Piedt (c) not out | 22 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 | |
| Mbongiseni Mhlanga not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 6 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 16 | Total: 24 | |||||
| Total | 168 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Junaid Dawood | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumelo Simelane | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Chad Classen | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Amaan Khan | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Thabiso Lekhoana | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 |
| Jurie Snyman | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Juan Lubbe | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bird & Snyman | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Snyman | 1.3 | 12 |
| 2 | Wian Ruthven | 3.4 | 38 |
| 3 | Ruan Haasbroek | 5.5 | 51 |
| 4 | Gihahn Cloete | 10.1 | 82 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Motswiri | 10.2 | 82 |
| 6 | Tiaan van Vuuren | 10.3 | 82 |
| 7 | Jonathan Bird | 14.2 | 116 |
| 8 | Malusi Siboto | 19 | 159 |
Match Info
| Match | Knights vs Eastern Storms |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 14-Oct-2026 09:30 PM |
| Venue | Mangaung Oval Bloemfontein |
| Seating Capacity | 20000 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Knights vs Eastern Storms (KTS vs ES)
Knights will face Eastern Storms in a thrilling match on 14-Oct-2026 in CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The match will be played at Mangaung Oval at 09:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Mangaung Oval Pitch Report for KTS vs ES Match 37 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers.
Mangaung Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Bloemfontein, ZA will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 20°C on the match day with 22% humidity and 8.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Knights is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Eastern Storms 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 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 Eastern Storms will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Knights batting and Eastern Storms 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 Eastern Storms pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 14-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
