Here are the Predictions for YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026, 18th Match – Limpopo vs Dolphins; 19th Match – Western Province vs South Africa Emerging; 20th Match – Warriors vs Lions and 21st Match – KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Boland, to be played on the 4th of October at the Polokwane Cricket Club Ground, Polokwane; Newlands, Cape Town; St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth and City Oval, Pietermaritzburg.
Points Table
18th Match – Limpopo vs Dolphins (Polokwane Cricket Club Ground, Polokwane)
Ground Stat:
Average 1st Innings Total at Polokwane Cricket Club Ground, Polokwane (CSA T20 Challenge) – 151
Average 2nd Innings Total at Polokwane Cricket Club Ground, Polokwane (CSA T20 Challenge) – 129
Current Form Limpopo:
Limpopo are currently placed at the bottom most position on Group A points table with 1 loss to their credit. They have no point to their name.
The top run scorer for Limpopo in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Ernest Kemm with 63 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Limpopo in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Marcello Piedt with 2 scalps under his belt.
Limpopo have lost their previous match against Warriors by a big margin of 35 runs.
Warriors batted first and they posted a total of 175 for 4 in 20 overs. Jordan Hermann and Sibonelo Makhanya started off very well for Warriors. Makhanya made 26 off 16 balls while Hermann scored 70 runs in only 45 deliveries, hitting 4 fours and 4 sixes. Matthew de Villiers and JP King also contributed healthily towards the back end as Warriors managed to reach a tall total of 175 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Limpopo lost their opener Tylor Trenoweth within the Powerplay overs. Ernest Kemm and Christoffel Klijnhans then revived the innings with a stand of 58 runs for the 2nd wicket partnership. However, once Christoffel Klijnhans got out, Ernest failed to find a genuine support in the middle overs. Batters kept throwing their wicket away and Limpopo looked in all sorts of bother. Thomas Kaber picked up 4 wickets for only 25 runs to help restrict Limpopo to 140 for 8 in 20 overs, as Warriors claimed the game by 35 runs.
Current Form Dolphins:
Dolphins are currently placed at the 3rd position on Group A points table with 1 win and 1 loss to their credit. They have 5 points to their name.
The top run scorer for Dolphins in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Grant Roelofsen with 97 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Dolphins in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Okhule Cele with 4 scalps under his belt.
Dolphins have won their previous match against Northern Cape by a huge margin of 104 runs.
Dolphins batted first and they posted a massive total of 239 for 5 in 20 overs. Khaya Zondo and Bryce Parsons played really well at the top. Zondo made 47 off 27 deliveries while Parsons scored 83 runs in only 38 balls, collecting 5 fours and 7 sixes. Grant Roelofsen also looked at his vintage best, making 72 runs off only 33 deliveries. He hit 4 fours and 7 sixes during his knock of 72. On the back of such scintillating performances with the bat, Dolphins managed to get to a very tall total of 239 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Northern Cape lost their way right from the outset. They were reduced to 57 for 5 in the 8th over itself. Okhule Cele bowled really well and triggered the collapse in the middle order. Jordan Neill fought hard and scored 27 runs in 13 balls but to no avail as Northern Cape were eventually bowled out for just 135, losing the match by a huge margin of 104 runs.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Limpopo
Marcello Piedt, Ernest Kemm, Abdallah Bayoumy, Tylor Trenoweth, Don Radebe, Atwell Mokgoloboto, Liam Peters, CP Klijnhans, Maphekgola Pootona, Shelton Ngobeni, Kyle Landsberg, Lesego Kokohlabana, Irwin Modimokoane
Dolphins
Jason Smith, Prenelan Subrayen, Marques Ackerman, Okuhle Cele, Nqobani Mokoena, Khaya Zondo, Grant Roelofsen, Josh Richards, Andile Simelane, Keith Dudgeon, Bryce Parsons, Hanu Viljoen, Romashan Pillay, Tristan Luus, David Miller, Bayanda Majola, Semal Pillay, Gomolemo Phiri, Ntando Zuma, Sean Gilson, Bandile Mbatha, Tim Saulez, Keshav Maharaj, Ottniel Baartman
Match Prediction – Limpopo Impalas v Dolphins
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Limpopo
Who will win? – Dolphins
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Ernest Kemm (Limpopo), Bryce Parsons (Dolphins)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Thomas Mayes (Limpopo), Okhule Cele (Dolphins)
Most Sixes – Abdullah Bayoumy (Limpopo), Sean Gilson (Dolphins)
Player of the Match – Okhule Cele (Dolphins)
Team Scores Batting first – Dolphins 150+, Limpopo 130+
Match Handicap : Dolphins
Batting Stats T20
19th Match – Western Province vs South Africa Emerging (Newlands, Cape Town)
Ground Stat:
Average 1st Innings Total at Newlands, Cape Town (CSA T20 Challenge) – 158
Average 2nd Innings Total at Newlands, Cape Town (CSA T20 Challenge) – 139
Current Form Western Province:
Western Province are currently placed at the 4th position on Group B points table with 1 win and 1 loss to their credit. They have 4 points to their name.
The top run scorer for Western Province in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Daniel Smith with 88 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Western Province in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Raeeq Daniels with 4 scalps under his belt.
Western Province have won their previous match against Knights by 5 wickets.
Knights batted first and they posted a total of 168 for 7 in 20 overs. Jacques Snyman and Jonathan Bird started off very well for Knights. Jonathan Bird made 41 runs in only 26 deliveries, hitting 5 fours and 1 six. Ruan Haasbroek also made a valuable contribution of 39 runs in the middle order. In death overs, Knights slowed down considerably and therefore, they had to settle for a total of 168, even though at one point, they were aiming at 180+.
During the chase, Western Province couldn’t get off to an ideal start and they were reduced to 31 for 2 in the 6th over itself. After that phase, Daniel Smith took the responsibility of taking Western Province over the line. He smashed 86 runs in only 46 balls, hitting 5 fours and 5 sixes. George Linde also supported him well and helped Western Province get over the line in the last over with 5 wickets in hand.
Current Form South Africa Emerging:
South Africa Emerging haven’t been able to play a single game so far in the competition. Their previous match against
South Africa Emerging didn’t take part in the last edition of either the CSA T20 Challenge or the CSA T20 Knockout tournament.
South Africa Emerging does have a few highly talented players in the squad but none of them are as experienced as required in a high profile tournament.
South Africa Emerging may cause an upset or two but it would be a big surprise if they qualify any further than the league round.
Players to look out for:
1. Jorich van Schalkwyk – He has been quite a consistent young performer, who paces his innings quite well in the T20 format. Schalkwyk is expected to be amongst runs in the competition.
2. JJ Basson – He made headline with his performance against Boland in CSA 4 Day Series, when he took 7 wickets for 62 runs in the first innings. Basson is a promising young bowler, who has plenty of variations in his bowling arsenal. Basson is expected to be amongst wickets in the upcoming matches.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Western Province
Dane Paterson, Daniel Smith, Eddie Moore, George Linde, Jiveshan Pillay, Josh van Heerden, Josh Breed, Kyle Simmonds, Mihlali Mpongwana, Mbulelo Dube, Nandre Burger, Oliver Whitehead, Raeeq Daniels, Tshepo Moreki, Valentine Kitime, Bongile Mfunelwa, Kashief Joseph, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Tony de Zorzi
South Africa Emerging
Jorich Van Schalkwyk, David Teeger, Sipho Potsane, Adnaan Lagadien, Daniel Bosman, Divan de Villiers, Bandile Mbatha, Jason Rowles, Armaan Manack, Morteza Manack, Corne Botha, JJ Basson, Ryall Julies, Dayalan Boyce.
Match Prediction – Western Province v CSA Emerging
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – South Africa Emerging
Who will win? – Western Province
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Jorich Van Schalkwyk (South Africa Emerging), Joshua Van Heerden (Western Province)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – JJ Basson (South Africa Emerging), George Linde (Western Province)
Most Sixes – Jason Rowles (South Africa Emerging), Daniel Smith (Western Province)
Player of the Match – George Linde (Western Province)
Team Scores Batting first – Western Province 170+, South Africa Emerging 130+
Match Handicap : Western Province
Wicket Takers T20
20th Match – Warriors vs Lions (St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth)
Ground Stat:
Average 1st Innings Total at St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth (CSA T20 Challenge) – 155
Average 2nd Innings Total at St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth (CSA T20 Challenge) – 139
Current Form Lions:
Lions are currently placed at the 5th position on Group A points table with 1 win and 1 loss to their credit. They have 4 points to their name.
The top run scorer for Lions in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Rassie van der Dussen with 77 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Lions in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Codi Yusuf with 3 scalps under his belt.
Lions have lost their previous match against North West Dragons by 6 wickets.
Lions batted first and they posted a total of 205 for 5 in 20 overs. Zubayr Hamza and Reeza Hendricks got out without troubling the scorers much. After their dismissals, Rassie van der Dussen and Mitchell van Buuren took the responsibility of taking Lions to a massive total. Dussen made 46 off 33 balls while Buuren scored 66 runs in only 36 deliveries, hitting 2 fours and 5 sixes. Delano Potgieter also played to his potential and scored 39 runs off 15 deliveries as Lions managed to reach a tall total of 205 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, North West Dragons got off to a great start. Openers Ludwich Schuld and and Wihan Lubbe played really well in Powerplay overs. They collected 77 runs in the Powerplay and laid the foundation for a successful chase. Wihan Lubbe made 55 runs in 27 balls. After he got out, Dian Forrester and Diego Rosier took over. Rosier made 45 off 25 balls while Forrester stayed not out at 51 off 28 balls as North West Dragons managed to chase the target down in the last over with 6 wickets in hand.
Current Form Warriors:
Warriors are currently placed at the 6th position on Group A points table with 1 win and 1 loss to their credit. They have 4 points to their name.
The top run scorer for Warriors in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Jordan Hermann with 90 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Warriors in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Thomas Kaber with 6 scalps under his belt.
Warriors have won their previous match against Limpopo by a big margin of 35 runs.
Warriors batted first and they posted a total of 175 for 4 in 20 overs. Jordan Hermann and Sibonelo Makhanya started off very well for Warriors. Makhanya made 26 off 16 balls while Hermann scored 70 runs in only 45 deliveries, hitting 4 fours and 4 sixes. Matthew de Villiers and JP King also contributed healthily towards the back end as Warriors managed to reach a tall total of 175 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Limpopo lost their opener Tylor Trenoweth within the Powerplay overs. Ernest Kemm and Christoffel Klijnhans then revived the innings with a stand of 58 runs for the 2nd wicket partnership. However, once Christoffel Klijnhans got out, Ernest failed to find a genuine support in the middle overs. Batters kept throwing their wicket away and Limpopo looked in all sorts of bother. Thomas Kaber picked up 4 wickets for only 25 runs to help restrict Limpopo to 140 for 8 in 20 overs, as Warriors claimed the game by 35 runs.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Lions
Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Dominic Hendricks, Lutho Sipamla, Mitchell van Buuren, Codi Yusuf, Delano Potgieter, Connor Esterhuizen, Zubayr Hamza, Nqaba Peter, Richard Seletswane, Wandile Makwetu, Siya Plaatjie, Tiaan Brits, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder
Warriors
Thomas Kaber, JP King, Patrick Kruger, Matthew de Villiers, Beuran Hendricks, Matthew Boast, Wesley Bedja, Modiri Litheko, Sibonelo Makhanya, Jordan Hermann, Jean du Plessis, Duanne Olivier, Andile Mokgakane, Gideon Peters, Kerwin Mungroo, Muhammad Manack, Jason Raubenheimer, CJ King, Tladi Bokako, Jordan Morris, Eathan Frosler, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Senuran Muthusamy
Match Prediction – Warriors (SA) v Lions
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Lions
Who will win? – Lions
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Matthew de Villiers (Warriors), Reeza Hendricks (Lions)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Beuran Hendricks (Warriors), Jacob Basson (Lions)
Most Sixes – JP King (Warriors), Reeza Hendricks (Lions)
Player of the Match – Reeza Hendricks (Lions)
Team Scores Batting first – Warriors 175+, Lions 180+
Match Handicap : Lions
Most 6’s T20
21st Match – KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Boland (City Oval, Pietermaritzburg)
Ground Stat:
Average 1st Innings Total at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg (CSA T20 Challenge) – 163
Average 2nd Innings Total at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg (CSA T20 Challenge) – 136
Current Form KwaZulu-Natal Inland:
KwaZulu-Natal Inland are currently placed at the 7th position on Group B points table with 1 loss and 1 No Result Match to their credit. They have 2 points to their name.
The top run scorer for KwaZulu-Natal Inland in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Cameron Dean Shekleton with 50 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for KwaZulu-Natal Inland in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Bamanye Xenxe with 1 scalp under his belt.
KwaZulu-Natal Inland have lost their previous match against Mpumalanga Rhinos by 17 runs.
Mpumalanga Rhinos batted first and they posted a total of 159 for 4 in 20 overs. Zakir Kathrada and Garnett Tarr got out without troubling the scorers much. Ruben du Toit and Muhammed Mayet also got the starts but failed to convert them into bigger scores. It was Benjamin van Niekerk, who hit a couple of big shots to instill hopes for a competitive total. Bryn Brokensha also contributed very well and made 44 runs off 21 deliveries as Mpumalanga Rhinos managed to reach 159 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, KwaZulu-Natal Inland failed to get off to an ideal start. They lost the key wickets of Ludwig Kaestner and Gareth Dukes quite early. After their dismissals, Jack Lees and Cameron Dean Shekleton scored fifties but both of them got out right after reaching their half centuries. None of them managed to play an anchor’s knock. The lower order simply surrendered to a quality bowling display by Mpumalanga Rhinos and KwaZulu-Natal Inland were bowled out for 142, losing the match by 17 runs.
Current Form Boland:
Boland are currently placed at the 3rd position on Group B points table with 1 win to their credit. They have 4 points to their name.
The top run scorer for Boland in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Gavin Kaplan with 58 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Boland in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup 2026 is Lehan Botha with 1 scalp under his belt.
Boland have won their previous match against Knights by 5 wickets.
Knights batted first and they posted a total of 160 for 5 in 20 overs. Jacques Snyman and Cole Abrahams played really well at the top. They scored 23 and 66 runs respectively to lay the foundation for a big total. George Van Heerden also continued his golden run with the bat and scored 53 runs in only 42 balls, stayed not out and helped Knights get to 160 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Boland lost the key wicket of Jason Muirhead quite early into the innings. After his dismissal, Neil Brand and Gavin Kaplan made very healthy contributions of 46 and 58 runs respectively. Kaplan didn’t throw it away and played an anchor’s knock. He got good support in Lehan Botha and Jhedli van Briesies as Boland got home on the last ball of the match with 5 wickets in hand.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
KwaZulu-Natal Inland
Michael Erlank, Malcolm Nofal, Ludwig Kaestner, Cameron Shekleton, Jack Lees, Bamanye Xenxe, Chad Laycock, Liyema Waqu, Thabiso Ndlela, Ziyaad Abrahams, Jesse Albanie, Kagiso Rapulana, Rowen Rajah, Muhammed Bulbulia, Parth Patel, Joshua van Biljon, Ismaeel Omar, Daelen Fynn, Jared Meiring, Matthew Urquhart
Boland
Lizaad Williams, Neil Brand, Glenton Stuurman, Gavin Kaplan, Jhedli van Briesies, Akhona Mnyaka, Blayde Capell, Jevano Baron, Ethan Cunningham, Imraan Manack, Ferisco Adams, Lehan Botha, Siyabonga Mahima, Nathan Jacobs, Ruan Terblanche, Yves Kamanzi
Match Prediction – Tuskers v Rocks
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Boland
Who will win? – Boland
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Gareth Dukes (KwaZulu-Natal Inland), Neil Brand (Boland)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Chad Laycock (KwaZulu-Natal Inland), Imran Manack (Boland)
Most Sixes – Michael Erlank (KwaZulu-Natal Inland), Jhedli van Briesies (Boland)
Player of the Match – Neil Brand (Boland)
Team Scores Batting first – Boland 165+, KwaZulu-Natal Inland 140+
Match Handicap : Boland
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