CSA T20 Challenge 2026 Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets and Latest Stats
Dolphins lead Pool A and Titans remain unbeaten at the top of Pool B in the CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The latest completed matches on October 16 saw Warriors defeat South Western Districts by nine wickets, while Border beat Limpopo by three runs. These results strengthened Warriors’ position in Pool A and left Limpopo without a win in five matches.
Titans have won all six of their matches and collected 28 points in Pool B. Dolphins lead Pool A with 20 points, while Warriors are second with 17. Lhuan-dre Pretorius remains the tournament’s leading run scorer with 376 runs, and Prenelan Subrayen and Thomas Kaber are level on 10 wickets in the latest available player statistics.
The next fixture is Boland versus Mpumalanga Rhinos on October 17 at Boland Park. The group-stage competition continues through October, with teams competing for places in the next stage.
Latest Update: October 17, 2026
Updated After: Warriors vs South Western Districts and Border vs Limpopo, October 16, 2026.
CSA T20 Challenge 2026 Points Table
Pool A Points Table
| Pos. | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolphins | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20 | +2.564 |
| 2 | Warriors | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 | +2.030 |
| 3 | Lions | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | +0.542 |
| 4 | South Western Districts | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | -0.717 |
| 5 | Border | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | -0.667 |
| 6 | North West Dragons | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | -0.026 |
| 7 | Northern Cape | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -3.780 |
| 8 | Limpopo | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.371 |
Pool B Points Table
| Pos. | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Titans | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 28 | +4.130 |
| 2 | Western Province | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | +0.275 |
| 3 | Boland | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 17 | +0.962 |
| 4 | Mpumalanga Rhinos | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -0.433 |
| 5 | KwaZulu-Natal Inland | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -1.052 |
| 6 | Easterns | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -1.561 |
| 7 | South Africa Emerging Players | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -2.361 |
| 8 | Knights | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.671 |
Mat: Matches played; NR: No result; Pts: Points; NRR: Net run rate. Standings reflect the latest complete table available for verification.
Points Table Analysis
Dolphins remain first in Pool A with 20 points from five matches. Their four wins have given them a three-point advantage over Warriors, who have 17 points. Lions are third with 15 points, followed by South Western Districts on 13.
Warriors strengthened their position with a nine-wicket win over South Western Districts on October 16. Border also improved their campaign by beating Limpopo, although their six matches have produced two wins, three defeats and one no-result.
Pool B has a clear leader in Titans. Six wins from six matches have given them 28 points and a net run rate of +4.130. Western Province are second with 21 points, while Boland have 17 and remain in contention near the top of the pool.
Mpumalanga Rhinos, KwaZulu-Natal Inland and Easterns each have six points. South Africa Emerging Players have two points, while Knights are still searching for their first win.
Latest CSA T20 Challenge Match Results
Warriors beat South Western Districts by 9 wickets
- Date: October 16, 2026
- Venue: Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
- South Western Districts: 68 all out in 16.2 overs
- Warriors: 72/1 in 9.3 overs
- Result: Warriors won by nine wickets
South Western Districts were dismissed for 68, leaving Warriors with a modest target. Warriors reached 72/1 in 9.3 overs to complete a dominant nine-wicket victory. The result gave Warriors another five-point win and strengthened their position in Pool A.
Border beat Limpopo by 3 runs
- Date: October 16, 2026
- Venue: Cricket Club Ground, Polokwane
- Limpopo: 163/9 in 20 overs
- Border: 166/3 in 20 overs
- Result: Border won by three runs
Border secured a narrow victory in a closely contested match. Limpopo scored 163/9 in their 20 overs, but Border finished on 166/3 to win by three runs. The defeat left Limpopo without a win after five matches.
Recent CSA T20 Challenge Match Results
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | South Western Districts vs Warriors | Warriors won by 9 wickets |
| October 16, 2026 | Limpopo vs Border | Border won by 3 runs |
| October 14, 2026 | Boland vs Western Province | Western Province won by 6 wickets |
| October 14, 2026 | Knights vs Easterns | Easterns won by 18 runs |
| October 13, 2026 | North West Dragons vs Dolphins | Dolphins won by 7 wickets |
| October 13, 2026 | Lions vs Border | Lions won by 5 runs |
Most Runs in CSA T20 Challenge 2026
Titans batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius leads the run-scoring chart with 376 runs. Joshua van Heerden of Western Province is second with 249, while Sinethemba Qeshile of Titans has scored 233.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhuan-dre Pretorius | Titans | 4 | 376 | 125.33 |
| 2 | Joshua van Heerden | Western Province | 6 | 249 | 62.25 |
| 3 | Sinethemba Qeshile | Titans | 6 | 233 | 38.83 |
| 4 | Gavin Kaplan | Boland | 5 | 221 | 73.67 |
| 5 | Dewald Brevis | Titans | 5 | 192 | 48.00 |
Leading Run Scorer: Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Pretorius has been the standout batter of the competition, scoring 376 runs at an average of 125.33. His tally includes an unbeaten 188 against Knights on October 2, when Titans posted 267/3 and won by 124 runs.
Joshua van Heerden has also delivered consistently, with 249 runs in six matches. Sinethemba Qeshile and Gavin Kaplan are close behind, with 233 and 221 runs respectively.
The figures above represent the latest available batting leaderboard and may not include statistics from any matches played after its last update.
Most Wickets in CSA T20 Challenge 2026
Prenelan Subrayen and Thomas Kaber are level at the top of the wicket-taking chart with 10 wickets each in the latest available statistics.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Overs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prenelan Subrayen | Dolphins | 5 | 20.0 | 10 |
| 2 | Thomas Kaber | Warriors | 4 | 13.2 | 10 |
| 3 | Tshepo Lebohang Moreki | Western Province | 6 | 21.5 | 8 |
| 4 | Dayyaan Galiem | Titans | 6 | 18.0 | 8 |
| 5 | Sithembile Langa | Border | 5 | 18.2 | 8 |
Leading Wicket Takers
Subrayen has taken 10 wickets in five matches for Dolphins, while Kaber has reached the same tally for Warriors. Their performances have helped their teams remain among the leading sides in Pool A.
Moreki, Galiem and Langa have eight wickets each. The bowling rankings could change as the next round of matches is completed.
Highest Individual Score
Lhuan-dre Pretorius — 188 not out
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | Titans | 188* | 79 | 15 | 13 | Knights |
Pretorius produced the highest individual score in the available tournament statistics on October 2. His 188 not out from 79 balls helped Titans reach 267/3, followed by a 124-run victory over Knights.
Best Bowling Figures
Chad Laycock produced the standout bowling performance of the competition against Titans on October 13.
| Player | Team | Figures | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Laycock | KwaZulu-Natal Inland | 6/26 | Titans | October 13 |
Laycock took six wickets for 26 runs in four overs, including five wickets in a single over. He became the first South African bowler to achieve the five-wickets-in-an-over feat in men’s T20 cricket. Despite his exceptional spell, Titans were bowled out for 204 and won the match by 21 runs.
Qualification Scenario
The CSA T20 Challenge remains in the pool stage, and qualification positions have not been finalised.
- Pool A: Dolphins lead with 20 points, followed by Warriors on 17 and Lions on 15.
- Pool B: Titans lead with 28 points, with Western Province on 21 and Boland on 17.
- Teams seeking improvement: Limpopo remain winless in Pool A, while Knights have lost all five of their matches in Pool B.
The next fixtures will affect the standings, and teams will need to continue collecting points to strengthen their qualification prospects. No team is declared qualified or eliminated here without confirmed tournament calculations.
Upcoming CSA T20 Challenge Matches
| Date | Match | Venue | South Africa Time | India Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2026 | Boland vs Mpumalanga Rhinos | Boland Park, Paarl | 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM IST |
| October 18, 2026 | Lions vs Northern Cape | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM IST |
| October 18, 2026 | South Africa Emerging Players vs Knights | Tuks Cricket Oval, Pretoria | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM IST |
| October 20, 2026 | Dolphins vs Warriors | Kingsmead, Durban | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM IST |
| October 21, 2026 | Northern Cape vs South Western Districts | Kimberley Oval, Kimberley | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM IST |
| October 21, 2026 | North West Dragons vs Limpopo | North-West University No. 1 Ground, Potchefstroom | 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM IST |
Boland’s match against Mpumalanga Rhinos is the next fixture. Boland will look to maintain pressure on Western Province, while Mpumalanga will aim to improve their position in Pool B.
Records and Milestones
- Most runs: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 376.
- Most wickets: Prenelan Subrayen and Thomas Kaber, 10 each.
- Highest individual score: Pretorius, 188 not out from 79 balls.
- Best bowling figures: Chad Laycock, 6/26.
- Five wickets in one over: Laycock achieved the feat against Titans on October 13.
- Pool B leader: Titans remain unbeaten after six matches.
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