Here are the Cricket Predictions for the CSA T20 Challenge 2025 – 17th Match – KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Western Province, to be played on the 13th of November at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg.
Match Prediction – Tuskers v Western Province
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Current Form KwaZulu-Natal Inland:
KwaZulu-Natal Inland are currently placed at the 6th position on points table with 1 win and 3 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for KwaZulu-Natal Inland in the CSA T20 Challenge is Ntando Zuma with 106 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for KwaZulu-Natal Inland in the CSA T20 Challenge is Wayne Parnell with 6 scalps under his belt.
KwaZulu-Natal Inland have lost their previous match against North West Dragons by 25 runs.
North West Dragons batted first and they posted a total of 173 for 5 in 20 overs. Ludwich Schuld and Janneman Malan started off very well for North West Dragons. They made 43 and 37 runs respectively to lay the foundation for a big total. The middle order struggled to find timing but Ruan de Swardt had their back in death overs. He smashed 27 runs in just 10 balls to help North West Dragons get to a competitive total of 173 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, KwaZulu-Natal Inland couldn’t get off to an ideal start. Kagiso Rapulana and Michael Erlank went back into the shed quite quickly. Ntando Zuma kept fighting in the the top order but he didn’t get any support from the other batters. Wayne Parnell smashed 26 off 15 balls but he also got out at a wrong time. After his dismissal, it was all a formality. KwaZulu-Natal Inland were eventually restricted to 148 for 8 in 20 overs, losing the match by 25 runs.
Current Form Western Province:
Western Province are currently placed at the 4th position on points table with 2 wins and 2 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Western Province in the CSA T20 Challenge is Daniel Smith with 123 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Western Province in the CSA T20 Challenge is Josh Breed with 6 scalps under his belt.
Western Province have won their previous match against Titans by 84 runs.
Western Province batted first and they posted a total of 225 for 6 in 20 overs. Edward Moore and Joshua van Heerden played to their potential and smashed 105 and 58 runs respectively to give big advantage to Western Province. Daniel Smith also played a nice cameo of 28 runs as Western Province managed to get to a respectable total of 225 in their innings.
During the chase, Titans got off to a terrible start. They lost 2 early wickets and looked to be in shambles. Dayyaan Galiem made 42 off 22 balls but he didn’t find the right partner to keep Titans in the hunt. After his dismissal, it was all over. Wickets kept falling in regular succession and Titans never really looked in the game. They were eventually bowled out for 141, losing the match by 84 runs.
Batting Stats T20
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Western Province
David Bedingham, Jiveshan Pillay, Jonathan Bird, Joshua van Heerden, Tony de Zorzi, Edward Moore, George Linde, Juan James, Mihlali Mpongwana, Oliver Whitehead, Valentine Kitime, Bongile Mfunelwa, Daniel Smith, Kyle Verreynne, Beuran Hendricks, Dane Paterson, Kyle Simmonds, Mthiwekhaya Nabe, Nandre Burger, Tshepo Moreki.
KwaZulu-Natal Inland
Andile Mogakane, Jack Lees, Kagiso Rapulana, Muhammed Bulbulia, Bamanye Xenxe, Chad Laycock, Malcolm Nofal, Marcello Piedt, Michael Erlank, Wayne Parnell, Cameron Shekleton, Ntandoyenkosi Zuma, Daryn Dupavillon, Hardus Viljoen, Mbulelo Budaza, Renaldo Meyer, Sean Gilson, Sean Whitehead, Ziyaad Abrahams.
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Western Province
Who will win?- Western Province
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Joshua van Heerden (Western Province), Sean Gilson (KwaZulu-Natal Inland)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Dane Paterson (Western Province), Hardus Viljoen (KwaZulu-Natal Inland)
Most Sixes – Daniel Smith (Western Province), Wayne Parnell (KwaZulu-Natal Inland)
Player of the Match- Joshua van Heerden (Western Province)
Team Scores Batting first – Western Province 170+, KwaZulu-Natal Inland 160+
Match Handicap : Western Province
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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