CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 13-Oct-2026 09:30 PM | The Wanderers Stadium
LIONS 138/8 (20)
BOR 133/6 (20)
Lions won by 5 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Miller* | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350 |
| Jan Hardus Coetzer | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Basson* | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Codi Yusuf | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
Lions Confirmed Playing11:
1- Reeza Hendricks, 2- Neil Timmers, 3- Rassie van der Dussen, 4- Richard Seletswane, 5- Connor Esterhuizen(w), 6- Mitchell Van Buuren, 7- Bjorn Fortuin(c), 8- Nqabayomzi Peter, 9- Codi Yusuf, 10- Siya Plaatjie, 11- JJ BassonBorder Confirmed Playing11:
1- Nathan Roux(c), 2- Christiaan du Toit, 3- Jason Niemand, 4- Michael Copeland, 5- Mncedisi Malika(w), 6- Riley Miller, 7- Ayabulela Gqamane, 8- Jan Hardus Coetzer, 9- Alindile Mhletywa, 10- Sithembile Langa, 11- Kgaudisa MolefeLions vs Border
Lions — Innings 1 (138/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Timmers c and b Alindile Mhletywa | 10 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Reeza Hendricks retd hurt | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Rassie van der Dussen lbw b Alindile Mhletywa | 44 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 137.5 | |
| Richard Seletswane b Jan Hardus Coetzer | 24 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 85.71 | |
| Connor Esterhuizen (wk) b Gqamane | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Mitchell Van Buuren b Gqamane | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bjorn Fortuin (c) not out | 18 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 120 | |
| Nqabayomzi Peter c Riley Miller b S Langa | 18 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 | |
| Codi Yusuf c Nathan Roux b S Langa | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Siya Plaatjie b Jan Hardus Coetzer | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 7 | NoBalls: 2 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 138 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | JJ Basson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sithembile Langa | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Jan Hardus Coetzer | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Alindile Mhletywa | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Ayabulela Gqamane | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Kgaudisa Molefe | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| van der Dussen & Reeza Hendricks | 0 | 0 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil Timmers | 2.4 | 13 |
| 2 | Richard Seletswane | 12.2 | 82 |
| 3 | Connor Esterhuizen | 13.2 | 89 |
| 4 | Mitchell Van Buuren | 13.3 | 89 |
| 5 | Rassie van der Dussen | 14.1 | 91 |
| 6 | Nqabayomzi Peter | 18.1 | 124 |
| 7 | Codi Yusuf | 18.6 | 133 |
| 8 | Siya Plaatjie | 19.6 | 138 |
Border — Innings 2 (133/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Roux (c) c JJ Basson b Codi Yusuf | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 140 | |
| Christiaan du Toit b Nqabayomzi Peter | 38 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 105.56 | |
| Jason Niemand b Nqabayomzi Peter | 44 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 91.67 | |
| Michael Copeland c Connor Esterhuizen b Siya Plaatjie | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Mncedisi Malika (wk) c Connor Esterhuizen b Codi Yusuf | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Ayabulela Gqamane run out (Connor Esterhuizen) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Riley Miller not out | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350 | |
| Jan Hardus Coetzer not out | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 180 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 5 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 133 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Alindile Mhletywa, Sithembile Langa, Kgaudisa Molefe | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Basson | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.8 |
| Codi Yusuf | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Siya Plaatjie | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Nqabayomzi Peter | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Christiaan du Toit & Kgaudisa Molefe | 0 | 0 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Roux | 2.1 | 18 |
| 2 | Christiaan du Toit | 14.4 | 100 |
| 3 | Michael Copeland | 15.6 | 103 |
| 4 | Jason Niemand | 16.4 | 105 |
| 5 | Ayabulela Gqamane | 18.2 | 116 |
| 6 | Mncedisi Malika | 19.1 | 124 |
Match Info
| Match | Lions vs Border |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 13-Oct-2026 09:30 PM |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg |
| Seating Capacity | 34000 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Lions vs Border (LIO vs BOR)
Lions will face Border in a thrilling match on 13-Oct-2026 in CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The match will be played at The Wanderers Stadium at 09:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
The Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report for LIO vs BOR Match 35 Match
The Wanderers Stadium pitch has been generally regarded as favourable for batting. However, continuous rain in South Africa may introduce moisture, offering assistance to the bowlers.
The Wanderers Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Johannesburg, ZA will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 24°C on the match day with 35% humidity and 27.3 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 86% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Lions 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 T20 Challenge 2026.
The pitch at The Wanderers Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Lions will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Border will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Lions 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 Lions showcase its strengths, or will Border pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 13-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
