CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 18-Oct-2026 04:30 PM | The Wanderers Stadium
NCAPE 137/5 (20)
LIONS 139/2 (12)
Lions won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Van Buuren* | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 130 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 47 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 188 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan James Neil* | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
| Johannes van Dyk | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 |
Northern Cape Confirmed Playing11:
1- Steve Stolk, 2- Liam Doherty, 3- Nonelela Yikha, 4- Kyle Joshua Jacobs, 5- Gerhardus Maree(w), 6- Jordan James Neil, 7- Abel Mokwena, 8- Tshepo Ntuli(c), 9- Odirile Modimokoane, 10- Johannes van Dyk, 11- Orapeleng MotlhoaringLions Confirmed Playing11:
1- Zubayr Hamza, 2- Connor Esterhuizen(w), 3- Rassie van der Dussen, 4- Mitchell Van Buuren(c), 5- Richard Seletswane, 6- Delano Potgieter, 7- Wandile Makwetu, 8- Nqabayomzi Peter, 9- Codi Yusuf, 10- Siya Plaatjie, 11- JJ BassonLions vs Northern Cape
Northern Cape — Innings 1 (137/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Stolk c JJ Basson b Nqabayomzi Peter | 35 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 120.69 | |
| Liam Doherty c Mitchell Van Buuren b Codi Yusuf | 16 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 106.67 | |
| Nonelela Yikha b Nqabayomzi Peter | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Kyle Joshua Jacobs c Nqabayomzi Peter b Codi Yusuf | 34 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 113.33 | |
| Gerhardus Maree (wk) c Onkgomoditse R Seletswane b Delano Potgieter | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jordan James Neil not out | 30 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 115.38 | |
| Abel Mokwena not out | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 109.09 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 137 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Tshepo Ntuli (c), Odirile Modimokoane, Johannes van Dyk, Orapeleng Motlhoaring | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Basson | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Codi Yusuf | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| Delano Potgieter | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.2 |
| Siya Plaatjie | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Nqabayomzi Peter | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Mitchell Van Buuren | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Stolk & Liam Doherty | 39 | 28 |
| Steve Stolk & Nonelela Yikha | 3 | 15 |
| Steve Stolk & Kyle Jacobs | 26 | 14 |
| Maree & Kyle Jacobs | 3 | 5 |
| Jordan James Neil & Kyle Jacobs | 38 | 36 |
| Jordan James Neil & Abel Mokwena | 28 | 22 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam Doherty | 4.4 | 39 |
| 2 | Nonelela Yikha | 7.1 | 42 |
| 3 | Steve Stolk | 9.3 | 68 |
| 4 | Gerhardus Maree | 10.2 | 71 |
| 5 | Kyle Joshua Jacobs | 16.2 | 109 |
Lions — Innings 2 (139/2 in 12 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zubayr Hamza b Ntuli | 52 | 31 | 5 | 3 | 167.74 | |
| Connor Esterhuizen (wk) c Motlhoaring b Johan van Dyk | 19 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 271.43 | |
| Rassie van der Dussen not out | 47 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 188 | |
| Mitchell Van Buuren (c) not out | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 130 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 139 | 2 wkts, 12 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Onkgomoditse R Seletswane, Delano Potgieter, Wandile Makwetu, Nqabayomzi Peter, Codi Yusuf, Siya Plaatjie, JJ Basson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odirile Modimokoane | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16.5 |
| Johannes van Dyk | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 |
| Jordan James Neil | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Kyle Joshua Jacobs | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Orapeleng Motlhoaring | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Tshepo Ntuli | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Zubayr Hamza & Connor Esterhuizen | 20 | 8 |
| Zubayr Hamza & van der Dussen | 96 | 49 |
| Mitchell Van Buuren & van der Dussen | 23 | 15 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Esterhuizen | 1.2 | 20 |
| 2 | Zubayr Hamza | 9.3 | 116 |
Match Info
| Match | Lions vs Northern Cape |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 18-Oct-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg |
| Seating Capacity | 34000 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Lions vs Northern Cape (LIO vs NC)
Lions will face Northern Cape in a thrilling match on 18-Oct-2026 in CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The match will be played at The Wanderers Stadium at 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
The Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report for LIO vs NC Match 42 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 Northern Cape 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 Northern Cape will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Lions batting and Northern Cape 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 Northern Cape pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 18-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
