CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 13-Oct-2026 04:30 PM | City Oval
TIT 204/10 (19.5)
KZNIN 183/6 (20)
Titans won by 21 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Laycock* | 31 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 124 |
| Bamanye Xenxe | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayyaan Galiem* | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Janco Smit | 4 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 |
KwaZulu-Natal Inland - Tuskers Confirmed Playing11:
1- Jack Lees, 2- Bamanye Xenxe, 3- Michael Erlank, 4- Liyema Waqu, 5- Malcolm Nofal, 6- Chad Laycock, 7- Parth Patel, 8- Cameron Shekleton(w/c), 9- Matthew Urquhart, 10- Kagiso Rapulana, 11- Gareth DukesTitans Confirmed Playing11:
1- Lhuan-dre Pretorius(w), 2- Sinethemba Qeshile, 3- Leus du Plooy, 4- Dewald Brevis, 5- Dayyaan Galiem(c), 6- Janco Smit, 7- Rivaldo Moonsamy, 8- Aphiwe Mnyanda, 9- Tabraiz Shamsi, 10- Esosa Aihevba, 11- Keagan Lion-CachetKwaZulu-Natal Inland - Tuskers vs Titans
Titans — Innings 1 (204/10 in 19.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk) c Matthew Urquhart b Chad Laycock | 81 | 36 | 11 | 4 | 225 | |
| Sinethemba Qeshile c Erlank b Nofal | 46 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 158.62 | |
| Dewald Brevis c Matthew Urquhart b Bamanye Xenxe | 33 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 137.5 | |
| Rivaldo Moonsamy b Gareth Dukes | 17 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 130.77 | |
| Leus du Plooy b Chad Laycock | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Keagan Lion-Cachet not out | 15 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 187.5 | |
| Dayyaan Galiem (c) c Nofal b Chad Laycock | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Aphiwe Mnyanda b Chad Laycock | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Janco Smit b Chad Laycock | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Esosa Aihevba b Chad Laycock | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tabraiz Shamsi run out (Cameron Shekleton) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 204 | 10 wkts, 19.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Nofal | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 12 |
| Gareth Dukes | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.3 |
| Liyema Waqu | 3.5 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 11 |
| Bamanye Xenxe | 3 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 11.7 |
| Michael Erlank | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Chad Laycock | 4 | 0 | 26 | 6 | 6.5 |
| Parth Patel | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius & Sinethemba Qeshile | 112 | 54 |
| Dewald Brevis & Sinethemba Qeshile | 26 | 16 |
| Dewald Brevis & Rivaldo Moonsamy | 36 | 25 |
| Dewald Brevis & Leus du Plooy | 11 | 9 |
| Keagan Lion-Cachet & Leus du Plooy | 8 | 5 |
| Keagan Lion-Cachet & Dayyaan Galiem | 2 | 2 |
| Keagan Lion-Cachet & Mnyanda | 0 | 1 |
| Keagan Lion-Cachet & Janco Smit | 0 | 1 |
| Keagan Lion-Cachet & Esosa Aihevba | 0 | 1 |
| Keagan Lion-Cachet & Tabraiz Shamsi | 9 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 8.6 | 112 |
| 2 | Sinethemba Qeshile | 11.4 | 138 |
| 3 | Rivaldo Moonsamy | 15.5 | 174 |
| 4 | Dewald Brevis | 17.2 | 185 |
| 5 | Leus du Plooy | 18.1 | 193 |
| 6 | Dayyaan Galiem | 18.3 | 195 |
| 7 | Aphiwe Mnyanda | 18.4 | 195 |
| 8 | Janco Smit | 18.5 | 195 |
| 9 | Esosa Aihevba | 18.6 | 195 |
| 10 | Tabraiz Shamsi | 19.5 | 204 |
KwaZulu-Natal Inland - Tuskers — Innings 2 (183/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Lees c Aphiwe Mnyanda b Esosa Aihevba | 34 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 147.83 | |
| Matthew Urquhart c Aphiwe Mnyanda b Dayyaan Galiem | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gareth Dukes c Dayyaan Galiem b Janco Smit | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 | |
| Cameron Shekleton (c) (wk) c Keagan Lion-Cachet b Janco Smit | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Malcolm Nofal c Leus du Plooy b Tabraiz Shamsi | 19 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 105.56 | |
| Michael Erlank c Rivaldo Moonsamy b Janco Smit | 56 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 169.7 | |
| Chad Laycock batting | 31 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 124 | |
| Bamanye Xenxe batting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 5 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 183 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Liyema Waqu, Parth Patel, Kagiso Rapulana | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayyaan Galiem | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Janco Smit | 4 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 10.2 |
| Esosa Aihevba | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.7 |
| Aphiwe Mnyanda | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Dewald Brevis | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Lees & Matthew Urquhart | 1 | 3 |
| Jack Lees & Gareth Dukes | 7 | 4 |
| Jack Lees & Cameron Shekleton | 44 | 26 |
| Jack Lees & Nofal | 13 | 14 |
| Erlank & Nofal | 28 | 21 |
| Erlank & Chad Laycock | 69 | 40 |
| Bamanye Xenxe & Chad Laycock | 21 | 12 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Urquhart | 0.3 | 1 |
| 2 | Gareth Dukes | 1.1 | 8 |
| 3 | Cameron Shekleton | 5.3 | 52 |
| 4 | Jack Lees | 7.5 | 65 |
| 5 | Malcolm Nofal | 11.2 | 93 |
| 6 | Michael Erlank | 17.6 | 162 |
Match Info
| Match | KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Titans |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 13-Oct-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | City Oval Pietermaritzburg |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Titans (KWZ vs TIT)
KwaZulu-Natal Inland will face Titans in a thrilling match on 13-Oct-2026 in CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The match will be played at City Oval at 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
City Oval Pitch Report for KWZ vs TIT Match 33 Match
The pitch at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg provides equal opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers.
- Batting and Run-Scoring: The ball generally comes onto the bat well at this venue, making it easier to play shots during the powerplay overs. However, due to the relatively large boundaries, batsmen have to run hard to steal runs. In T20 matches here, the average first-innings score ranges between 145 and 155 runs.
- Opportunities for bowlers: Fast bowlers could get good bounce and some swing from the pitch in the opening overs. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, offering a good chance for spinners (such as Tabraiz Shamsi) to extract turn and grip during the middle overs.
- Toss decision: Electing to bowl first might be the more practical choice for the winning captain, as chasing a target is considered somewhat advantageous here.
City Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Pietermaritzburg, ZA will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 18°C on the match day with 94% humidity and 4.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 92% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
KwaZulu-Natal Inland is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Titans 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 City Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. KwaZulu-Natal Inland will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Titans will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between KwaZulu-Natal Inland batting and Titans 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 KwaZulu-Natal Inland showcase its strengths, or will Titans pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 13-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
