CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 10-Oct-2026 04:30 PM | Uplands College, White River
WPR 136/7 (20)
MPR 111/10 (17.2)
Western Province won by 25 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themba Maupa* | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Linde* | 3.2 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 5.4 |
| Tshepo Lebohang Moreki | 3 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
Western Province Confirmed Playing11:
1- Jiveshan Pillay, 2- Kashief Joseph, 3- Joshua van Heerden, 4- Edward Moore, 5- Oliver Whitehead, 6- George Linde(c), 7- Mihlali Mpongwana, 8- Bongi Mfunelwa(w), 9- Kyle Simmonds, 10- Asakhe Tsaka, 11- Tshepo Lebohang MorekiMpumalanga Rhinos Confirmed Playing11:
1- Garnett Tarr, 2- Zakir Kathrada(w), 3- Ruben du Toit, 4- Muhammed Mayet(c), 5- Karabo Mogotsi, 6- Benjamin van Niekerk, 7- Bryn Brokensha, 8- Thabile Hlatuka, 9- Jon Hinrichsen, 10- Tetelo Maphaka, 11- Themba MaupaMpumalanga Rhinos vs Western Province
Western Province — Innings 1 (136/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiveshan Pillay c Ruben du Toit b Bryn Brokensha | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Kashief Joseph c Themba Maupa b Hinrichsen | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 86.67 | |
| Joshua van Heerden b Thabile Hlatuka | 26 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 86.67 | |
| Edward Moore c Themba Maupa b Bryn Brokensha | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 142.86 | |
| Oliver Whitehead c Thabile Hlatuka b Muhammed Mayet | 15 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| George Linde (c) c Muhammed Mayet b Themba Maupa | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 | |
| Mihlali Mpongwana b Thabile Hlatuka | 23 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 164.29 | |
| Bongi Mfunelwa (wk) not out | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 | |
| Kyle Simmonds not out | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 10 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 136 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Asakhe Tsaka, Tshepo Lebohang Moreki | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetelo Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| Thabile Hlatuka | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.2 |
| Jon Hinrichsen | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Bryn Brokensha | 3 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 9.7 |
| Themba Maupa | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Muhammed Mayet | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jiveshan Pillay & Kashief Joseph | 25 | 28 |
| Jiveshan Pillay & van Heerden | 0 | 3 |
| Moore & van Heerden | 18 | 14 |
| Oliver Whitehead & van Heerden | 25 | 31 |
| George Linde & van Heerden | 27 | 16 |
| Mpongwana & van Heerden | 15 | 10 |
| Mpongwana & Bongi Mfunelwa | 13 | 9 |
| Kyle Simmonds & Bongi Mfunelwa | 13 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashief Joseph | 4.4 | 25 |
| 2 | Jiveshan Pillay | 5.1 | 25 |
| 3 | Edward Moore | 7.3 | 43 |
| 4 | Oliver Whitehead | 12.4 | 68 |
| 5 | George Linde | 15.2 | 95 |
| 6 | Joshua van Heerden | 16.6 | 110 |
| 7 | Mihlali Mpongwana | 18.3 | 123 |
Mpumalanga Rhinos — Innings 2 (111/10 in 17.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnett Tarr c Asakhe Tsaka b George Linde | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Zakir Kathrada (wk) b Oliver Whitehead | 22 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 200 | |
| Ruben du Toit b George Linde | 18 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 105.88 | |
| Muhammed Mayet (c) c Bongi Mfunelwa b Tshepo Lebohang Moreki | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Karabo Mogotsi b Oliver Whitehead | 23 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 95.83 | |
| Benjamin van Niekerk lbw b George Linde | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bryn Brokensha st Bongi Mfunelwa b Asakhe Tsaka | 14 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 107.69 | |
| Thabile Hlatuka c Oliver Whitehead b Tshepo Lebohang Moreki | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Jon Hinrichsen b Kyle Simmonds | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Tetelo Maphaka b George Linde | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Themba Maupa not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 111 | 10 wkts, 17.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tshepo Lebohang Moreki | 3 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| George Linde | 3.2 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 5.4 |
| Oliver Whitehead | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 8 |
| Kyle Simmonds | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mihlali Mpongwana | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Asakhe Tsaka | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Garnett Tarr & Zakir Kathrada | 13 | 10 |
| Ruben du Toit & Zakir Kathrada | 20 | 8 |
| Ruben du Toit & M Mayet | 12 | 11 |
| Ruben du Toit & Mogotsi | 13 | 15 |
| Benjamin van Niekerk & Mogotsi | 0 | 3 |
| Bryn Brokensha & Mogotsi | 18 | 21 |
| Thabile Hlatuka & Mogotsi | 20 | 17 |
| Thabile Hlatuka & Hinrichsen | 5 | 7 |
| Thabile Hlatuka & Tetelo Maphaka | 7 | 7 |
| Themba Maupa & Tetelo Maphaka | 3 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garnett Tarr | 1.4 | 13 |
| 2 | Zakir Kathrada | 2.6 | 33 |
| 3 | Muhammed Mayet | 4.5 | 45 |
| 4 | Ruben du Toit | 7.2 | 58 |
| 5 | Benjamin van Niekerk | 7.5 | 58 |
| 6 | Bryn Brokensha | 11.2 | 76 |
| 7 | Karabo Mogotsi | 14.1 | 96 |
| 8 | Jon Hinrichsen | 15.2 | 101 |
| 9 | Thabile Hlatuka | 16.3 | 108 |
| 10 | Tetelo Maphaka | 17.2 | 111 |
Match Info
| Match | Mpumalanga vs Western Province |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 10-Oct-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | Uplands College, White River Mpumalanga |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Mpumalanga vs Western Province (MPR vs WEP)
Mpumalanga will face Western Province in a thrilling match on 10-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 WEP Match 29 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 Western Province 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 Western Province will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Mpumalanga batting and Western Province 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 Western Province pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 10-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
