CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 22-Oct-2026 04:30 PM | Uplands College, White River
SAEP 153/10 (19.5)
MPR 158/5 (19.4)
Mpumalanga Rhinos won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thabile Hlatuka* | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
| Ruben du Toit | 75 | 55 | 3 | 5 | 136.36 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divan de Villiers* | 3.4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Conrad Mouton | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
Last Wicket:Bryn Brokensha b Conrad Mouton 8(6) - 149/5 in 18.4 ov.
Mpumalanga Rhinos vs South Africa Emerging Players
South Africa Emerging Players — Innings 1 (153/10 in 19.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adnaan Lagadien c Garnett Tarr b Thabile Hlatuka | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 100 | |
| Armaan Manack c Garnett Tarr b Themba Maupa | 65 | 42 | 12 | 1 | 154.76 | |
| Kamo Phiri (wk) c and b Thabile Hlatuka | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Joshua van Biljon c Tetelo Maphaka b Smangaliso Nhlebela | 13 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 81.25 | |
| Divan de Villiers c Benjamin van Niekerk b Themba Maupa | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Markus Bakker c Ruben du Toit b Bryn Brokensha | 15 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 187.5 | |
| Bandile Mbatha b Smangaliso Nhlebela | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Schalk Engelbrecht (c) c Themba Maupa b Hinrichsen | 34 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 170 | |
| Conrad Mouton c Themba Maupa b Smangaliso Nhlebela | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Ayabonga Tongo b Smangaliso Nhlebela | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zakwan Patel not out | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Wides: 1 | Total: 1 | |||||
| Total | 153 | 10 wkts, 19.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetelo Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Thabile Hlatuka | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Jon Hinrichsen | 2.5 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 14.1 |
| Themba Maupa | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Smangaliso Nhlebela | 4 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 5.8 |
| Bryn Brokensha | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Adnaan Lagadien & Armaan Manack | 56 | 32 |
| Kamo Phiri & Armaan Manack | 4 | 2 |
| Joshua van Biljon & Armaan Manack | 33 | 35 |
| Joshua van Biljon & Divan de Villiers | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua van Biljon & Markus Bakker | 14 | 6 |
| Bandile Mbatha & Markus Bakker | 2 | 4 |
| Bandile Mbatha & Schalk Engelbrecht | 16 | 17 |
| Conrad Mouton & Schalk Engelbrecht | 16 | 12 |
| Ayabonga Tongo & Schalk Engelbrecht | 0 | 2 |
| Zakwan Patel & Schalk Engelbrecht | 12 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adnaan Lagadien | 5.2 | 56 |
| 2 | Kamo Phiri | 5.4 | 60 |
| 3 | Armaan Manack | 11.3 | 93 |
| 4 | Divan de Villiers | 11.4 | 93 |
| 5 | Joshua van Biljon | 12.4 | 107 |
| 6 | Markus Bakker | 13.2 | 109 |
| 7 | Bandile Mbatha | 16.1 | 125 |
| 8 | Conrad Mouton | 18.1 | 141 |
| 9 | Ayabonga Tongo | 18.3 | 141 |
| 10 | Schalk Engelbrecht | 19.5 | 153 |
Mpumalanga Rhinos — Innings 2 (150/5 in 19 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yassar Cook c Ayabonga Tongo b Divan de Villiers | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 137.5 | |
| Ruben du Toit batting | 74 | 54 | 3 | 5 | 137.04 | |
| Muhammed Mayet (c) c Bandile Mbatha b Markus Bakker | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Garnett Tarr (wk) lbw b Zakwan Patel | 36 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 112.5 | |
| Benjamin van Niekerk c Adnaan Lagadien b Ayabonga Tongo | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bryn Brokensha b Conrad Mouton | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Thabile Hlatuka batting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 6 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 150 | 5 wkts, 19 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Smangaliso Nhlebela, Jon Hinrichsen, Tetelo Maphaka, Themba Maupa | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divan de Villiers | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.7 |
| Conrad Mouton | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Markus Bakker | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Ayabonga Tongo | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Zakwan Patel | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.7 |
| Schalk Engelbrecht | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Yassar Cook & Ruben du Toit | 15 | 17 |
| M Mayet & Ruben du Toit | 26 | 16 |
| Garnett Tarr & Ruben du Toit | 85 | 63 |
| Benjamin van Niekerk & Ruben du Toit | 12 | 11 |
| Bryn Brokensha & Ruben du Toit | 11 | 5 |
| Thabile Hlatuka & Ruben du Toit | 1 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassar Cook | 2.5 | 15 |
| 2 | Muhammed Mayet | 5.3 | 41 |
| 3 | Garnett Tarr | 15.6 | 126 |
| 4 | Benjamin van Niekerk | 17.5 | 138 |
| 5 | Bryn Brokensha | 18.4 | 149 |
Match Info
| Match | Mpumalanga vs South Africa Emerging Players |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 22-Oct-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | Uplands College, White River Mpumalanga |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Mpumalanga vs South Africa Emerging Players (MPR vs SAEP)
Mpumalanga will face South Africa Emerging Players in a thrilling match on 22-Oct-2026 in CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The match will be played at Uplands College, White River at 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Uplands College, White River Pitch Report for MPR vs SAEP Match 47 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers.
Uplands College, White River Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Mpumalanga, ZA will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 20°C on the match day with 31% humidity and 8.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Mpumalanga is known for its strong batting and bowling, while South Africa Emerging Players 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 Uplands College, White River is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Mpumalanga will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while South Africa Emerging Players will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Mpumalanga batting and South Africa Emerging Players 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 Mpumalanga showcase its strengths, or will South Africa Emerging Players pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 22-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
