CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 18-Oct-2026 04:30 PM | LC de Villiers Oval
KNG 206/6 (20)
SAEP 152/6 (20)
Knights won by 54 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandile Mbatha* | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 260 |
| Schalk Engelbrecht | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiaan van Vuuren* | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Ross Boast | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 |
Knights Confirmed Playing11:
1- Jonathan Bird, 2- Gihahn Cloete(w), 3- Lesego Senokwane, 4- Wian Ruthven, 5- Cole Abrahams, 6- Ross Boast, 7- Tiaan van Vuuren, 8- Seth Fledermaus, 9- Dane Piedt(c), 10- Mbongiseni Mhlanga, 11- Malusi SibotoSouth Africa Emerging Players Confirmed Playing11:
1- Ombesa Matsha, 2- Adnaan Lagadien, 3- Kamo Phiri(w), 4- Jason Rowles, 5- Vihan Pretorius, 6- Markus Bakker, 7- Schalk Engelbrecht(c), 8- Bandile Mbatha, 9- Jaydon Brooker, 10- Zakwan Patel, 11- Conrad MoutonSouth Africa Emerging Players vs Knights
Knights — Innings 1 (206/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bird c Bandile Mbatha b Jason Rowles | 97 | 46 | 8 | 7 | 210.87 | |
| Gihahn Cloete (wk) b Markus Bakker | 41 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 120.59 | |
| Lesego Senokwane lbw b Markus Bakker | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Wian Ruthven b Markus Bakker | 20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 200 | |
| Cole Abrahams not out | 29 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 193.33 | |
| Ross Boast lbw b Conrad Mouton | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tiaan van Vuuren c Kamo Phiri b Markus Bakker | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Seth Fledermaus not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 1 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 206 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dane Piedt (c), Mbongiseni Mhlanga, Malusi Siboto | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schalk Engelbrecht | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
| Jaydon Brooker | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 |
| Conrad Mouton | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Zakwan Patel | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15 |
| Bandile Mbatha | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Jason Rowles | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 13 |
| Markus Bakker | 4 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 8.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bird & Gihahn Cloete | 125 | 72 |
| Lesego Senokwane & Gihahn Cloete | 19 | 12 |
| Lesego Senokwane & Wian Ruthven | 19 | 8 |
| Cole Abrahams & Wian Ruthven | 27 | 16 |
| Cole Abrahams & Ross Boast | 5 | 4 |
| Cole Abrahams & Tiaan van Vuuren | 10 | 7 |
| Cole Abrahams & Seth Fledermaus | 1 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Bird | 11.6 | 125 |
| 2 | Gihahn Cloete | 13.6 | 144 |
| 3 | Lesego Senokwane | 15.2 | 163 |
| 4 | Wian Ruthven | 17.6 | 190 |
| 5 | Ross Boast | 18.4 | 195 |
| 6 | Tiaan van Vuuren | 19.5 | 205 |
South Africa Emerging Players — Innings 2 (152/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ombesa Matsha c Gihahn Cloete b Siboto | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 116.67 | |
| Adnaan Lagadien st Gihahn Cloete b Mbongiseni Mhlanga | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kamo Phiri (wk) b Dane Piedt | 30 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 136.36 | |
| Jason Rowles c (sub)Snyman b Dane Piedt | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Vihan Pretorius c Dane Piedt b Tiaan van Vuuren | 46 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 131.43 | |
| Markus Bakker b Tiaan van Vuuren | 27 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 128.57 | |
| Schalk Engelbrecht (c) not out | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Bandile Mbatha not out | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 260 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 152 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jaydon Brooker, Zakwan Patel, Conrad Mouton | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbongiseni Mhlanga | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Ross Boast | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Tiaan van Vuuren | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Malusi Siboto | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Dane Piedt | 3 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 9.7 |
| Seth Fledermaus | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ombesa Matsha & Adnaan Lagadien | 1 | 5 |
| Ombesa Matsha & Kamo Phiri | 31 | 21 |
| Jason Rowles & Kamo Phiri | 20 | 22 |
| Jason Rowles & Vihan Pretorius | 11 | 9 |
| Markus Bakker & Vihan Pretorius | 59 | 40 |
| Schalk Engelbrecht & Vihan Pretorius | 13 | 13 |
| Schalk Engelbrecht & Bandile Mbatha | 17 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adnaan Lagadien | 0.5 | 1 |
| 2 | Ombesa Matsha | 4.2 | 32 |
| 3 | Kamo Phiri | 7.6 | 52 |
| 4 | Jason Rowles | 9.3 | 63 |
| 5 | Markus Bakker | 16.1 | 122 |
| 6 | Vihan Pretorius | 18.2 | 135 |
Match Info
| Match | South Africa Emerging Players vs Knights |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 18-Oct-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | LC de Villiers Oval Pretoria |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: South Africa Emerging Players vs Knights (SAEP vs KTS)
South Africa Emerging Players will face Knights in a thrilling match on 18-Oct-2026 in CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The match will be played at LC de Villiers Oval at 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
LC de Villiers Oval Pitch Report for SAEP vs KTS Match 43 Match
This is a neutral pitch, a total of 1 match has been played on this pitch, in which the team batting first has won 0 matches and the team bowling first has won 1 match. The average score on this pitch is 120. Bowling first after winning the toss would be the right decision.
LC de Villiers Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Pretoria, ZA will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 28°C on the match day with 16% humidity and 2.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 31% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
South Africa Emerging Players is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Knights 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 LC de Villiers Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. South Africa Emerging Players will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Knights will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between South Africa Emerging Players batting and Knights 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 South Africa Emerging Players showcase its strengths, or will Knights pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 18-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
