CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | 07-Oct-2026 04:30 PM | Recreation Ground
LIONS 175/1 (20)
SWD 137/7 (20)
Lions won by 38 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banele Cele* | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Leo Sadler | 53 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 151.43 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siya Plaatjie* | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 |
Lions Confirmed Playing11:
1- Zubayr Hamza, 2- Reeza Hendricks, 3- Delano Potgieter, 4- Connor Esterhuizen, 5- Mitchell Van Buuren, 6- Rassie van der Dussen, 7- Wandile Makwetu(w), 8- Nqabayomzi Peter, 9- JJ Basson, 10- Bjorn Fortuin(c), 11- Siya PlaatjieSouth Western Districts Confirmed Playing11:
1- Nathan Engelbrecht(w), 2- Janneman Malan(c), 3- Slade van Staden, 4- Pheko Moletsane, 5- Ross Coetzee, 6- Liam Alder, 7- Leo Sadler, 8- Banele Cele, 9- Enathi Kitshini, 10- Tyrese Karelse, 11- Rayyaan RhodeSouth Western Districts vs Lions
Lions — Innings 1 (175/1 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zubayr Hamza not out | 70 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 137.25 | |
| Reeza Hendricks c Ross Coetzee b Tyrese Karelse | 48 | 41 | 6 | 2 | 117.07 | |
| Delano Potgieter not out | 46 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 164.29 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 8 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 175 | 1 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Connor Esterhuizen, Mitchell Van Buuren, Rassie van der Dussen, Wandile Makwetu (wk), Nqabayomzi Peter, JJ Basson, Bjorn Fortuin (c), Siya Plaatjie | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Alder | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Leo Sadler | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Banele Cele | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 |
| Enathi Kitshini | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Rayyaan Rhode | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Tyrese Karelse | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.3 |
| Pheko Moletsane | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Zubayr Hamza & Reeza Hendricks | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reeza Hendricks | 10.4 | 83 |
South Western Districts — Innings 2 (137/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Engelbrecht (wk) c Zubayr Hamza b Bjorn Fortuin | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Janneman Malan (c) c Nqabayomzi Peter b JJ Basson | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Slade van Staden c JJ Basson b Nqabayomzi Peter | 20 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 117.65 | |
| Pheko Moletsane c Connor Esterhuizen b Delano Potgieter | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 | |
| Ross Coetzee b Siya Plaatjie | 20 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 80 | |
| Liam Alder c and b Bjorn Fortuin | 18 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 120 | |
| Tyrese Karelse lbw b Bjorn Fortuin | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leo Sadler not out | 53 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 151.43 | |
| Banele Cele not out | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 137 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Enathi Kitshini, Rayyaan Rhode | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Fortuin | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.8 |
| JJ Basson | 4 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Siya Plaatjie | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Delano Potgieter | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Nqabayomzi Peter | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.2 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Engelbrecht & Janneman Malan | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Engelbrecht | 0.5 | 2 |
| 2 | Janneman Malan | 1.1 | 2 |
| 3 | Pheko Moletsane | 5.1 | 28 |
| 4 | Slade van Staden | 6.4 | 32 |
| 5 | Liam Alder | 10.2 | 54 |
| 6 | Tyrese Karelse | 10.3 | 54 |
| 7 | Ross Coetzee | 15.4 | 93 |
Match Info
| Match | South Western Districts vs Lions |
|---|---|
| Series | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 |
| Time | 07-Oct-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | Recreation Ground Oudtshoorn |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: South Western Districts vs Lions (SWD vs LIO)
South Western Districts will face Lions in a thrilling match on 07-Oct-2026 in CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The match will be played at Recreation Ground at 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Recreation Ground Pitch Report for SWD vs LIO Match 23 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers.
Recreation Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Oudtshoorn, ZA will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 20°C on the match day with 58% humidity and 10.1 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
South Western Districts is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Lions 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 Recreation Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. South Western Districts will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Lions will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between South Western Districts batting and Lions 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 Western Districts showcase its strengths, or will Lions pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 07-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
