Here are the Cricket Predictions for the CSA T20 Challenge 2025 – 23rd Match – Warriors vs Boland and 24th Match – Lions vs North West Dragons, to be played on the 19th of November at St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth and The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
Match Prediction – Warriors (SA) v Rocks
LIVE SCORES – 23rd Match – Warriors vs Boland (St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth)
Current Form Warriors:
Warriors are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 4 wins and 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Warriors in the CSA T20 Challenge is Matthew de Villiers with 248 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Warriors in the CSA T20 Challenge is Kerwin Mungroo with 9 scalps under his belt.
Warriors have won their previous match against KwaZulu-Natal Inland by 54 runs.
Warriors batted first and they posted a total of 181 for 7 in 20 overs. Modiri Litheko got out without troubling the scorers much. After his dismissal, Muhammad Manack and Matthew de Villiers played really well. They scored 54 runs each to lay the foundation for a big total. Matthew Breetzke also smashed a timely 39 off 19 balls but after his dismissal, Warriors simply collapsed in the last 3 overs. They couldn’t score plenty of runs and had to settle for a total of 181 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, KwaZulu-Natal Inland lost 3 early wickets and looked to be in deep waters. After that phase, Chad Laycock and Ntando Zuma played really well and scored 37 and 33 runs respectively. Once these two got out, KwaZulu-Natal Inland simply collapsed in the death overs and were bowled out for 127, losing the match by 54 runs.
Current Form Boland:
Boland are currently placed at the 1st position on points table with 5 wins to their credit.
The top run scorer for Boland in the CSA T20 Challenge is Lehan Botha with 157 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Boland in the CSA T20 Challenge is Keith Dudgeon with 10 scalps under his belt.
Boland have won their previous match against Dolphins in a Super Over.
Boland batted first and they posted a total of 134 for 8 in 20 overs. Gavin Kaplan and Clyde Fortuin got out cheaply. After their dismissals, Grant Roelofsen and Lehan Botha played well to score 32 and 21 runs respectively. Ferisco Adams and Keith Dudgeon also scored some quick important runs in death overs to help Boland get past the 130 run mark as they finished at 134 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Dolphins lost 2 early wickets and looked to be in deep waters right from the outset. Leus du Plooy played well and scored 30 runs in 22 balls to put things in place. However, he also got out at a wrong time. The lower middle order simply collapsed and Dolphins were reduced to 84 for 7 in the 15th over. This is when Gomolemo Phiri showcased all his potential with the bat. He scored 53 runs in 37 balls to help Dolphins tie the game.
There were 2 super overs played. The first Super Over ended as a tie and the second Super Over was won by Boland.
Batting Stats T20
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Boland
Gysbert Wege, Jhedli Van Briesies, Nathan Engelbrecht, Pieter Malan, Aviwe Mgijima, Ayabulela Gqamane, Ethan-John Cunningham, Ferisco Adams, Jevano Baron, Nathan Jacobs, Blayde Capell, Clyde Reeves-Fortuin, Gavin Kaplan, Grant Roelofsen, Akhona Mnyaka, Glenton Stuurman, Imran Manack, Juanrico Vorster, Keith Dudgeon, Lehan Botha, Shaun von Berg, Siyabonga Mahima.
Warriors
Jean du Plessis, Jordan Hermann, Matthew Breetzke, Christopher King, Ethan Frosler, Jason Raubenheimer, Jordan Morris, JP King, Matthew Boast, Modiri Litheko, Muhammad Manack, Patrick Kruger, Senuran Muthusamy, Thomas Kaber, Wezo Gqiba, Sinethemba Qeshile, Tristan Stubbs, Aphiwe Mnyanda, Duanne Olivier, Gideon Peters, Kerwin Mungroo, Kyle Glennistor, Matthew De Villiers, Ntando Soni, Wesley Bedja
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Warriors
Who will win?- Warriors
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Matthew de Villiers (Warriors), Clyde Fortuin (Boland)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Christopher King (Warriors), Ferisco Adams (Boland)
Most Sixes – Matthew Breetzke (Warriors), Lehan Botha (Boland)
Player of the Match – Matthew de Villiers (Warriors)
Team Scores Batting first – Warriors 170+, Boland 165+
Match Handicap : Warriors
Match Prediction – Lions v North West Dragons
LIVE SCORES – 24th Match – Lions vs North West Dragons (The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg)
Current Form Lions:
Lions are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table with 3 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Lions in the CSA T20 Challenge is Mitchell Van Buuren with 89 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Lions in the CSA T20 Challenge is Beyers Swanepoel with 7 scalps under his belt.
The previous match of Lions against Titans was cancelled due to rain. However, in their last outing, Lions lost against Warriors by 8 wickets.
Lions batted first and they posted a total of 146 for 7 in 20 overs. The start wasn’t ideal for them and Lions were 4 wickets down for 57 runs with their premier batters already back in the shed. Mitchell Van Buuren then played a wonderful knock of 51 runs in 39 balls to help Lions get to 146 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Muhammad Manack and Modiri Litheko couldn’t get their team off to an ideal start. However, Matthew de Villiers and JP King had their back. Villiers scored 49 runs while King smashed 56 runs in just 26 balls to help Warriors get home in the 18th over itself with 8 wickets in hand.
Current Form North West Dragons:
North West Dragons are currently placed at the 6th position on points table with 1 win and 4 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for North West Dragons in the CSA T20 Challenge is Ludwich Schuld with 173 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for North West Dragons in the CSA T20 Challenge is Onke Nyaku with 9 scalps under his belt.
North West Dragons have lost their previous match against Titans by 7 runs.
Titans batted first and they posted a total of 196 for 6 in 20 overs. Andile Phehlukwayo and Dayyaan Galiem played really well at the top of the order. They scored 43 and 35 runs respectively. Heinrich Klaasen had a great outing as well. He made 53 runs in just 31 balls, hitting 3 fours and 3 sixes. Donovan Ferreira and Kegan Lion Cachet also made healthy contributions down the order and helped Titans get to 196 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, North West Dragons lost 3 early wickets and put pressure on themselves. Ludwich Schuld and Wihan Lubbe then revived the innings by scoring 39 and 46 runs respectively. After they got out, Lesiba Ngoepe took the responsibility of taking North West Dragons over the line. He tried his best, scored 65 runs off 40 balls but failed to take them home as North West Dragons eventually fell short by just 7 runs.
Wicket Takers T20
Let’s have a look at the squads:
North West Dragons
Wihan Lubbe, Lesiba Ngoepe, Raynard van Tonder, Ruan de Swardt, Onke Nyaku, Diego Rosier, Rubin Hermann, Meeka-eel Prince, Alfred Mothoa, Jade de Klerk, Migael Pretorius, Dian Forrester, Janneman Malan, Caleb Seleka, Achille Cloete, Lutendo Tsanwani, Ludwig Schuld, Nealan van Heerden, Thobile Hlatuka
Lions
Dominic Hendricks, Joshua Richards, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Richard Seletswane, Temba Bavuma, Zubayr Hamza, Beyers Swanepoel, Codi Yusuf, Delano Potgieter, Evan Jones, Mitchell Van Buuren, Rafeeq Patel, Tiaan Brits, Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen, Khaya Fakude, Ryan Rickelton, Wandile Makwetu.
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Lions
Who will win?- Lions
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Reeza Hendricks (Lions), Diego Rosier (North West Dragons)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Rafeeq Patel (Lions), Alfred Mothoa (North West Dragons)
Most Sixes – Mitchell Van Buuren (Lions), Lesiba Ngoepe (North West Dragons)
Player of the Match- Reeza Hendricks (Lions)
Team Scores Batting first – Lions 175+, North West Dragons 165+
Match Handicap : Lions
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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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