CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 21-Oct-2026 04:30 PM | Diamond Oval
NCAPE 126/6 (20)
SWD 127/4 (19.3)
South Western Districts won by 6 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Alder* | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Benjamin Manual Hansen | 14 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernus Marais* | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Johannes van Dyk | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.33 |
Northern Cape Confirmed Playing11:
1- Steve Stolk, 2- Nonelela Yikha, 3- Abel Mokwena, 4- Kyle Joshua Jacobs, 5- Gerhardus Maree(w), 6- Jordan James Neil, 7- Romano Terblanche, 8- Tshepo Ntuli(c), 9- Johannes van Dyk, 10- Orapeleng Motlhoaring, 11- Hernus MaraisSouth Western Districts Confirmed Playing11:
1- Janneman Malan(c), 2- Yaseen Valli, 3- Slade van Staden, 4- Pheko Moletsane, 5- Benjamin Manual Hansen(w), 6- Liam Alder, 7- Andile Phehlukwayo, 8- Leo Sadler, 9- Banele Cele, 10- Rayyaan Rhode, 11- Zack Jan Hendrik MombergNorthern Cape vs South Western Districts
Northern Cape — Innings 1 (126/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Stolk c Bennie Hansen b Liam Alder | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nonelela Yikha b Leo Sadler | 79 | 70 | 8 | 1 | 112.86 | |
| Abel Mokwena b Liam Alder | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kyle Joshua Jacobs c Bennie Hansen b Leo Sadler | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Gerhardus Maree (wk) c Bennie Hansen b Zack Momberg | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Jordan James Neil c Yaseen Valli b Leo Sadler | 29 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 96.67 | |
| Romano Terblanche not out | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 140 | |
| Tshepo Ntuli (c) not out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 126 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Johannes van Dyk, Orapeleng Motlhoaring, Hernus Marais | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Alder | 4 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 3.8 |
| Leo Sadler | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Banele Cele | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Zack Jan Hendrik Momberg | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Rayyaan Rhode | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Stolk & Nonelela Yikha | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Stolk | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2 | Abel Mokwena | 0.2 | 0 |
| 3 | Kyle Joshua Jacobs | 4.4 | 26 |
| 4 | Gerhardus Maree | 5.1 | 27 |
| 5 | Jordan James Neil | 17.3 | 100 |
| 6 | Nonelela Yikha | 19.1 | 117 |
South Western Districts — Innings 2 (127/4 in 19.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janneman Malan (c) lbw b Ntuli | 23 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 95.83 | |
| Yaseen Valli lbw b Kyle Jacobs | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 161.54 | |
| Slade van Staden c Jordan James Neil b Hernus Marais | 43 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 100 | |
| Pheko Moletsane b Kyle Jacobs | 19 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 111.76 | |
| Benjamin Manual Hansen (wk) not out | 14 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 93.33 | |
| Liam Alder not out | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 127 | 4 wkts, 19.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Andile Phehlukwayo, Leo Sadler, Banele Cele, Rayyaan Rhode, Zack Jan Hendrik Momberg | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan James Neil | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Johannes van Dyk | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Hernus Marais | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Kyle Joshua Jacobs | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.2 |
| Romano Terblanche | 2.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Tshepo Ntuli | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Orapeleng Motlhoaring | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Janneman Malan & Yaseen Valli | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yaseen Valli | 3.1 | 17 |
| 2 | Janneman Malan | 9.1 | 63 |
| 3 | Pheko Moletsane | 14 | 97 |
| 4 | Slade van Staden | 18.2 | 123 |
Match Info
| Match | Northern Cape vs South Western Districts |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 21-Oct-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | Diamond Oval Kimberley |
| Seating Capacity | 11000 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Northern Cape vs South Western Districts (NC vs SWD)
Northern Cape will face South Western Districts in a thrilling match on 21-Oct-2026 in CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The match will be played at Diamond Oval at 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Diamond Oval Pitch Report for NC vs SWD Match 45 Match
The pitch at Kimberley's Diamond Oval is generally considered a balanced (neutral) wicket, where the nature of the game undergoes significant changes as the match progresses.
Diamond Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Kimberley, ZA will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 22°C on the match day with 28% humidity and 22.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 31% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Northern Cape is known for its strong batting and bowling, while South Western Districts 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 Diamond Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Northern Cape will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while South Western Districts will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Northern Cape batting and South Western Districts 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 Northern Cape showcase its strengths, or will South Western Districts pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 21-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
