Here are the Predictions for CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 Matches 17–20, including Western Province vs KwaZulu; Lions vs Boland; Titans vs Dolphins and Dragons vs Warriors to be played from the 9th of November.
Points Table
LIVE SCORES – Match 17 – Western Province vs KwaZulu-Natal Inland (City Oval, Pietermaritzburg)
Current Form Western Province:
Western Province are currently placed at the 6th position on points table with 1 win and 3 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Western Province in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Daniel Smith with 390 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Western Province in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Dane Paterson with 19 scalps under his belt
Western Province have lost their previous match against Dolphins by 1 wicket.
Western Province batted first and they posted a total of 337 before being bowled out. Valentine Kitime was the star of the show, scoring 102 runs in 149 balls. Jiveshan Pillay also contributed healthily to help Western Province get to 337.
Dolphins were bowled out for 267 in their first innings. Marques Ackerman made 80 runs while Teshepang Dithole scored 32 runs. Apart from them, no other batter showed enough intent against the bowlers and Dolphins had to settle for a total of 267 in their innings.
Western Province were bowled out for 148 in their second innings. Joshua van Heerden tried his best to dominate the bowlers, making 50 runs in 59 balls. He didn’t get enough support from the other batters though and Western Province were bowled out for a paltry 148.
Dolphins struggled all the way through the chase but eventually got home with just 1 wicket in hand.
Current Form KwaZulu-Natal Inland:
KwaZulu-Natal Inland are currently placed at the 7th position on points table with 2 losses and 1 draw to their credit.
The top run scorer for KwaZulu-Natal Inland in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Malcolm Nofal with 402 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for KwaZulu-Natal Inland in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Daryn Dupavillon with 17 scalps under his belt.
KwaZulu-Natal Inland have lost their previous match against Boland by 9 wickets.
KwaZulu-Natal Inland batted first and they posted a total of 298 in first innings. Malcolm Nofal made 89 runs at the top of the order. Andile Mokgakane and Cameron Dean Shekleton also contributed well with knocks of 78 and 53 runs respectively. On the back of their brilliance with the bat, KwaZulu-Natal Inland got to 298 in first innings.
Boland made 359 before being bowled out in their first innings. Gavin Kaplan was the star of the show, making 152 important runs for his team. Jhedli van Briesies also contributed healthily with a knock of 82 as Boland achieved 359 in their first innings.
KwaZulu-Natal Inland were bowled out for 182 in their second innings. Malcolm Nofal and Kagiso Rapulana gave a superb start to KwaZulu-Natal Inland. They scored 49 and 38 runs respectively. The rest of the batting order failed terribly and KwaZulu-Natal Inland were bowled out for 182. For Boland, Shaun Von Berg picked up 5 wickets for 49 runs.
Boland comfortably chased the target down in the 21st over itself with 9 wickets in hand.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
KwaZulu-Natal Inland
Michael Erlank, Malcolm Nofal, Sean Gilson, Kagiso Rapulana, Cameron Shekleton, Ziyaad Abrahams, Sean Whitehead, Mbulelo Budaza, Marcello Piedt, Wayne Parnell, Daryn Dupavillon, Hardus Viljoen, Andile Mokgakane, Renaldo Meyer, Bamanye Xenxe, Jack Lees, Muhammed Bulbulia, Ntando Zuma, Chad Laycock.
Western Province
Beuran Hendricks, Dane Paterson, Daniel Smith, Eddie Moore, George Linde, Jiveshan Pillay, Jono Bird, Joshua van Heerden, Juan James, Kyle Simmonds, Mihlali Mpongwana, Mthiwekhaya Nabe, Oliver Whitehead, Tshepo Moreki, Valentine Kitime, Raeeq Daniels, Bongile Mfunelwa, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi.
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – KwaZulu-Natal Inland
Who will win?- Western Province
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Joshua van Heerden (Western Province), Michael Erlank (KwaZulu-Natal Inland)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Kyle Simmonds (Western Province), Hardus Viljoen (KwaZulu-Natal Inland)
Most Sixes – Daniel Smith (Western Province), Chad Laycock (KwaZulu-Natal Inland)
Player of the Match– Kyle Simmonds (Western Province)
Team Scores Batting first – Western Province 265+, KwaZulu-Natal Inland 210+
Match Handicap: Western Province
Batting Stats FIRSTCLASS
LIVE SCORES – Match 18 – Lions vs Boland (The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg)
Current Form Boland:
Boland are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table with 2 wins and 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Boland in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Gavin Kaplan with 629 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Boland in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Glenton Stuurman with 18 scalps under his belt.
Boland have won their previous match against KwaZulu-Natal Inland by 9 wickets.
KwaZulu-Natal Inland batted first and they posted a total of 298 in first innings. Malcolm Nofal made 89 runs at the top of the order. Andile Mokgakane and Cameron Dean Shekleton also contributed well with knocks of 78 and 53 runs respectively. On the back of their brilliance with the bat, KwaZulu-Natal Inland got to 298 in first innings.
Boland made 359 before being bowled out in their first innings. Gavin Kaplan was the star of the show, making 152 important runs for his team. Jhedli van Briesies also contributed healthily with a knock of 82 as Boland achieved 359 in their first innings.
KwaZulu-Natal Inland were bowled out for 182 in their second innings. Malcolm Nofal and Kagiso Rapulana gave a superb start to KwaZulu-Natal Inland. They scored 49 and 38 runs respectively. The rest of the batting order failed terribly and KwaZulu-Natal Inland were bowled out for 182. For Boland, Shaun Von Berg picked up 5 wickets for 49 runs.
Boland comfortably chased the target down in the 21st over itself with 9 wickets in hand.
Current Form Lions:
Lions are currently placed at the 5th position on points table with 2 wins and 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Lions in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Connor Esterhuizen with 510 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Lions in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Siya Plaatjie with 12 scalps under his belt.
Lions have lost their previous match against North West Dragons by 8 wickets.
Lions batted first and they posted a total of 239 before being bowled out. The top order crumbled like a pack of cards and Lions never really got going at any point. Connor Esterhuizen and Delano Potgieter made 100 and 77 runs respectively in the lower middle order to help Lions get to 239 in their first innings.
North West Dragons were bowled out for 256 in their first innings. Meeka eel Prince made 48 runs at the top of the order. Wihan Lubbe also contributed healthily and helped North West Dragons take a lead of 17 runs in the first innings.
Lions were bowled out for 163 in their second innings. The top order struggled to get going and Lions were reduced to 68 for 5. Onke Nyaku bowled exceptionally well and picked up 4 wickets for 74 runs. He played a major role in helping bowl Lions out for a small total of 163.
North West Dragons comfortably chased the target down with 8 wickets in hand.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Boland
Ferisco Adams, Jevano Baron, Lehan Botha, Blayde Capell, Ethan Cunningham, Keith Dudgeon, Nathan Jacobs, Gavin Kaplan, Siyabonga Mahima, Ayabulela Gqamane, Pieter Malan, Imraan Manack, Aviwe Mgijima, Akhona Mnyaka, Clyde Fortuin, Shaun von Berg, Grant Roelofsen, Glenton Stuurman, Jhedli van Briesies, Gysbert Wege, Nathan Engelbrecht, Juanrico Vorster.
Lions
Dominic Hendricks, Bjorn Fortuin, Joshua Richards, Lutho Sipamla, Mitchell van Buuren, Codi Yusuf, Evan Jones, Delano Potgieter, Connor Esterhuizen, Zubayr Hamza, Beyers Swanepoel, Nqaba Peter, Richard Seletswane, Wandile Makwetu, Siya Plaatjie, Tiaan Brits, Wiaan Mulder, Kwena Maphaka, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Khaya Fakude, Rafeeq Patel, Esosa Aihevba.
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Lions
Who will win?– Draw
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Wandile Makwetu (Lions), Gavin Kaplan (Boland)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Bjorn Fortuin (Lions), Ayabulela Gqamane (Boland)
Most Sixes – Connor Esterhuizen (Lions), Clyde Fortuin (Boland)
Player of the Match– Connor Esterhuizen (Lions)
Team Scores Batting first – Lions 370+, Boland 320+
Match Handicap: Draw
Wicket Takers FIRSTCLASS
LIVE SCORES – Match 19 – Titans vs Dolphins (SuperSport Park, Centurion)
Current Form Titans:
Titans are currently placed at the 8th position on points table with 4 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Titans in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Donovan Ferreira with 306 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Titans in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Tsepo Ndwandwa with 8 scalps under his belt.
Titans have lost their previous match against Warriors by 46 runs.
Warriors batted first and they posted a total of 244 before being bowled out. Matthew Breetzke played really well at the top of the order and scored 113 runs in 165 balls, hitting 18 boundaries. Apart from him, no other batter showed enough intent to make a big score and Warriors had to settle for a total of 244 in their first innings.
Titans were bowled out for 228 in their first innings. They lost 4 early wickets and looked to be in deep waters right from the word go. Rivaldo Moonsamy then scored 86 important runs to help Titans get to 228 in their first innings.
Warriors were bowled out for 251 in their second innings. Sinethemba Qeshile and Matthew de Villiers played really well in the middle order. Qeshile made 60 runs while de Villiers scored 54 runs. They played an important role in helping Warriors get to 251.
Titans were bowled out for 221 in their second innings, losing the match by 46 runs. For Warriors, Aphiwe Mnyanda picked up 4 wickets for just 52 runs.
Current Form Dolphins:
Dolphins are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 2 wins and 2 drawn matches to their credit.
The top run scorer for Dolphins in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Tshepang Dithole with 436 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Dolphins in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Okhule Cele with 11 scalps under his belt.
Dolphins have won their previous match against Western Province by 1 wicket.
Western Province batted first and they posted a total of 337 before being bowled out. Valentine Kitime was the star of the show, scoring 102 runs in 149 balls. Jiveshan Pillay also contributed healthily to help Western Province get to 337.
Dolphins were bowled out for 267 in their first innings. Marques Ackerman made 80 runs while Teshepang Dithole scored 32 runs. Apart from them, no other batter showed enough intent against the bowlers and Dolphins had to settle for a total of 267 in their innings.
Western Province were bowled out for 148 in their second innings. Joshua van Heerden tried his best to dominate the bowlers, making 50 runs in 59 balls. He didn’t get enough support from the other batters though and Western Province were bowled out for a paltry 148.
Dolphins struggled all the way through the chase but eventually got home with just 1 wicket in hand.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Dolphins
Tristan Luus, Khaya Zondo, Okuhle Cele, Andile Simelane, Tshepang Dithole, Prenelan Subrayen, Ottniel Baartman, Jason Smith, Bryce Parsons, Jon-Jon Smuts, Slade Van Staden, Marques Ackerman, Eathan Bosch, Hanu Viljoen, Romashan Pillay, Nqobani Mokoena.
Titans
Corbin Bosch, Neil Brand, Dewald Brevis, Junior Dala, Junaid Dawood, Donovan Ferreira, Dayyaan Galiem, Duan Jansen, Simon Harmer, Heinrich Klaasen, Sibonela Makhanya, Tsepo Ndwandwa, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Keegan Petersen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Roelof van der Merwe, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka, Schalk Engelbrecht, Janco Smit, Lesego Kokohlabana, Steve Stolk, Letsholo Selemela, Jorich van Schalkwyk, Wisani Mushwani, Merrick Brett, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, Lizaad Williams, Gerald Coetzee.
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Dolphins
Who will win?– Dolphins
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Marques Ackerman (Dolphins), Keegan Petersen (Titans)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Okhule Cele (Dolphins), Dayyaan Galiem (Titans)
Most Sixes – Jason Smith (Dolphins), Neil Brand (Titans)
Player of the Match– Marques Ackerman (Dolphins)
Team Scores Batting first – Titans 210+, Dolphins 240+
Match Handicap: Dolphins
Most 6’s FIRSTCLASS
LIVE SCORES – Match 20 – North West Dragons vs Warriors (Senwes Park, Potchefstroom)
Current Form North West Dragons:
North West Dragons are currently placed at the 1st position on points table with 3 wins and 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for North West Dragons in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Rubin Hermann with 372 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for North West Dragons in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Ruan de Swardt with 14 scalps under his belt.
North West Dragons have won their previous match against Lions by 8 wickets.
Lions batted first and they posted a total of 239 before being bowled out. The top order crumbled like a pack of cards and Lions never really got going at any point. Connor Esterhuizen and Delano Potgieter made 100 and 77 runs respectively in the lower middle order to help Lions get to 239 in their first innings.
North West Dragons were bowled out for 256 in their first innings. Meeka eel Prince made 48 runs at the top of the order. Wihan Lubbe also contributed healthily and helped North West Dragons take a lead of 17 runs in the first innings.
Lions were bowled out for 163 in their second innings. The top order struggled to get going and Lions were reduced to 68 for 5. Onke Nyaku bowled exceptionally well and picked up 4 wickets for 74 runs. He played a major role in helping bowl Lions out for a small total of 163.
North West Dragons comfortably chased the target down with 8 wickets in hand.
Current Form Warriors:
Warriors are currently placed at the 4th position on points table with 2 wins and 2 drawn matches to their credit.
The top run scorer for Warriors in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Matthew Breetzke with 307 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Warriors in the CSA Four-Day Series Division One 2025-26 is Matthew Boast with 22 scalps under his belt.
Warriors have won their previous match against Titans by 46 runs.
Warriors batted first and they posted a total of 244 before being bowled out. Matthew Breetzke played really well at the top of the order and scored 113 runs in 165 balls, hitting 18 boundaries. Apart from him, no other batter showed enough intent to make a big score and Warriors had to settle for a total of 244 in their first innings.
Titans were bowled out for 228 in their first innings. They lost 4 early wickets and looked to be in deep waters right from the word go. Rivaldo Moonsamy then scored 86 important runs to help Titans get to 228 in their first innings.
Warriors were bowled out for 251 in their second innings. Sinethemba Qeshile and Matthew de Villiers played really well in the middle order. Qeshile made 60 runs while de Villiers scored 54 runs. They played an important role in helping Warriors get to 251.
Titans were bowled out for 221 in their second innings, losing the match by 46 runs. For Warriors, Aphiwe Mnyanda picked up 4 wickets for just 52 runs.
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
Warriors
Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Matthew de Villiers, JP King, Muhammad Manack, Sinethemba Qeshile, Jean du Plessis, Modiri Litheko, Patrick Kruger, Duanne Olivier, Gideon Peters, Ntando Soni, Kerwin Mungroo, Wesley Bedja, Matthew Boast, Tristan Stubbs, Senuran Muthusamy, Jordan Morris, Ethan Frosler, Thomas Kaber, Jason Raubenheimer, Kyle Glennistor, Wezo Gqiba, Aphiwe Mnyanda, CJ King
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – North West Dragons
Who will win?– Warriors
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Wihan Lubbe (North West Dragons), Jordan Hermann (Warriors)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Onke Nyaku (North West Dragons), Duanne Olivier (Warriors)
Most Sixes – Rubin Hermann (North West Dragons), Patrick Kruger (Warriors)
Player of the Match– Duanne Olivier (Warriors)
Team Scores Batting first – North West Dragons 270+, Warriors 325+
Match Handicap: Warriors
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