CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 24-Oct-2026 09:30 PM | Mangaung Oval
KNG 126/6 (20)
MPR 92/10 (18)
Knights won by 34 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Hinrichsen* | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Zakir Kathrada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Piedt* | 4 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1.8 |
| Tiaan van Vuuren | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 |
Mpumalanga Rhinos Confirmed Playing11:
1- Yassar Cook, 2- Ruben du Toit, 3- Muhammed Mayet(c), 4- Garnett Tarr(w), 5- Benjamin van Niekerk, 6- Bryn Brokensha, 7- Smangaliso Nhlebela, 8- Thabile Hlatuka, 9- Jon Hinrichsen, 10- Tetelo Maphaka, 11- Themba MaupaKnights Confirmed Playing11:
1- Jonathan Bird, 2- Jacques Snyman, 3- Lesego Senokwane, 4- Wian Ruthven, 5- Gihahn Cloete(w), 6- Seth Fledermaus, 7- Emmanuel Motswiri, 8- Tiaan van Vuuren, 9- Malusi Siboto, 10- Dane Piedt(c), 11- Mbongiseni MhlangaKnights vs Mpumalanga Rhinos
Knights — Innings 1 (126/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bird c Muhammed Mayet b Tetelo Maphaka | 22 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 91.67 | |
| Jacques Snyman c Muhammed Mayet b Tetelo Maphaka | 45 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 95.74 | |
| Lesego Senokwane c Benjamin van Niekerk b Hinrichsen | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 105.88 | |
| Wian Ruthven b Smangaliso Nhlebela | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Gihahn Cloete (wk) c Smangaliso Nhlebela b Smangaliso Nhlebela | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Seth Fledermaus not out | 18 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Emmanuel Motswiri b Hinrichsen | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Tiaan van Vuuren not out | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 8 | Wides: 2 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 126 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Malusi Siboto, Dane Piedt (c), Mbongiseni Mhlanga | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Hinrichsen | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Thabile Hlatuka | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Bryn Brokensha | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Tetelo Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Themba Maupa | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Smangaliso Nhlebela | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bird & Snyman | 66 | 62 |
| Lesego Senokwane & Snyman | 13 | 16 |
| Lesego Senokwane & Wian Ruthven | 5 | 5 |
| Lesego Senokwane & Gihahn Cloete | 14 | 13 |
| Lesego Senokwane & Seth Fledermaus | 2 | 3 |
| Emmanuel Motswiri & Seth Fledermaus | 10 | 11 |
| Tiaan van Vuuren & Seth Fledermaus | 16 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Bird | 10.2 | 66 |
| 2 | Jacques Snyman | 12.6 | 79 |
| 3 | Wian Ruthven | 13.5 | 84 |
| 4 | Gihahn Cloete | 15.6 | 98 |
| 5 | Lesego Senokwane | 16.3 | 100 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Motswiri | 18.2 | 110 |
Mpumalanga Rhinos — Innings 2 (92/10 in 18 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yassar Cook b Tiaan van Vuuren | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Ruben du Toit lbw b Dane Piedt | 28 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Muhammed Mayet (c) st Gihahn Cloete b Dane Piedt | 12 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 92.31 | |
| Garnett Tarr (wk) b Dane Piedt | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Benjamin van Niekerk lbw b Mbongiseni Mhlanga | 14 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 82.35 | |
| Bryn Brokensha c Lesego Senokwane b Dane Piedt | 14 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Smangaliso Nhlebela run out (Dane Piedt) | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Jon Hinrichsen not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Thabile Hlatuka lbw b Dane Piedt | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tetelo Maphaka c Wian Ruthven b Tiaan van Vuuren | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Themba Maupa b Tiaan van Vuuren | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 92 | 10 wkts, 18 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiaan van Vuuren | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| Emmanuel Motswiri | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Malusi Siboto | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Dane Piedt | 4 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1.8 |
| Mbongiseni Mhlanga | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Seth Fledermaus | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Jacques Snyman | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Yassar Cook & Ruben du Toit | 16 | 15 |
| M Mayet & Ruben du Toit | 38 | 26 |
| M Mayet & Garnett Tarr | 1 | 3 |
| Benjamin van Niekerk & Garnett Tarr | 6 | 11 |
| Benjamin van Niekerk & Bryn Brokensha | 16 | 19 |
| Smangaliso Nhlebela & Bryn Brokensha | 13 | 20 |
| Hinrichsen & Bryn Brokensha | 3 | 9 |
| Hinrichsen & Thabile Hlatuka | 0 | 1 |
| Hinrichsen & Tetelo Maphaka | 3 | 4 |
| Hinrichsen & Themba Maupa | 0 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassar Cook | 2.3 | 16 |
| 2 | Ruben du Toit | 6.3 | 49 |
| 3 | Muhammed Mayet | 6.6 | 50 |
| 4 | Garnett Tarr | 8.5 | 56 |
| 5 | Benjamin van Niekerk | 11.6 | 72 |
| 6 | Smangaliso Nhlebela | 15.2 | 85 |
| 7 | Bryn Brokensha | 16.5 | 88 |
| 8 | Thabile Hlatuka | 16.6 | 88 |
| 9 | Tetelo Maphaka | 17.4 | 91 |
| 10 | Themba Maupa | 17.6 | 91 |
Match Info
| Match | Knights vs Mpumalanga |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 24-Oct-2026 09:30 PM |
| Venue | Mangaung Oval Bloemfontein |
| Seating Capacity | 20000 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Knights vs Mpumalanga (KTS vs MPR)
Knights will face Mpumalanga in a thrilling match on 24-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 MPR Match 52 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 Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Knights batting and Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 24-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
