CSA T20 Challenge 2026 Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets and Latest Stats
The CSA T20 Challenge 2026 has entered the Super Eight stage, with Lions and South Western Districts making winning starts. Lions defeated Eastern Storm by nine wickets on 28 October, while South Western Districts beat Titans by three wickets on 29 October. These results have put both sides at the top of the current Super Eight standings.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius remains the tournament’s leading run scorer with 424 runs for Titans, while Warriors fast bowler Thomas Kaber leads the wicket-taking chart with 12 wickets. The Super Eight stage includes eight teams competing for places in the knockout rounds. With several fixtures still remaining, the standings can change considerably over the coming days.
The latest completed match was South Western Districts’ victory over Titans at Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn. The next scheduled matches are South Western Districts vs Eastern Storm and Warriors vs Western Province on 31 October.
Latest Update: 31 October 2026
Updated After: South Western Districts vs Titans, Super Eight, 29 October 2026
CSA T20 Challenge 2026 League Stage Points Table
The league stage was divided into Pool A and Pool B, with eight teams in each group. The following tables show the final group-stage standings before the Super Eight phase.
Pool A Points Table
| Pos. | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolphins | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 25 | +1.957 |
| 2 | Lions | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 25 | +1.630 |
| 3 | Warriors | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 22 | +1.520 |
| 4 | South Western Districts | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | -0.781 |
| 5 | North West Dragons | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 15 | +0.130 |
| 6 | Border | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 | -0.404 |
| 7 | Northern Cape | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -2.940 |
| 8 | Limpopo | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -1.608 |
Pool B Points Table
| Pos. | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Titans | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 28 | +3.357 |
| 2 | Boland | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 26 | +0.953 |
| 3 | Western Province | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 25 | +0.264 |
| 4 | Eastern Storm | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 | -0.745 |
| 5 | Knights | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 10 | -0.551 |
| 6 | KwaZulu-Natal Inland | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | -0.758 |
| 7 | Mpumalanga Rhinos | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | -0.804 |
| 8 | South Africa Emerging Players | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | -1.961 |
Mat = Matches played; NR = No result; Pts = Points; NRR = Net Run Rate.
League Stage Standings Analysis
Dolphins finished at the top of Pool A with 25 points, level with Lions but ahead on net run rate. Warriors secured third place with 22 points, while South Western Districts finished fourth with 17 points.
Titans dominated Pool B, collecting 28 points from six wins in seven matches. Boland finished second with 26 points, followed by Western Province on 25. Eastern Storm occupied fourth place with 11 points.
CSA T20 Challenge 2026 Points Table – Super Eights
| Pos. | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.433 |
| 2 | South Western Districts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.691 |
| 3 | Boland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 4 | Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 5 | Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 6 | Western Province | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 7 | Titans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.691 |
| 8 | Eastern Storm | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.433 |
Mat = Matches played; NR = No result; Pts = Points; NRR = Net Run Rate.
Points Table Analysis
Lions are at the top of the Super Eight points table after defeating Eastern Storm by nine wickets. Their NRR of +1.433 is currently the best in the group. South Western Districts are second after their three-wicket win against Titans, with an NRR of +0.691.
Boland, Dolphins, Warriors and Western Province have yet to play their first Super Eight fixture in this table snapshot. Titans and Eastern Storm are at the bottom after losing their opening matches.
The Super Eight stage is still in its early phase, so no team has secured a knockout position based on the current standings. Net run rate could become important if teams finish level on points.
Latest CSA T20 Challenge 2026 Match Result
South Western Districts beat Titans by 3 wickets.
- Date: 29 October 2026
- Venue: Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
- Titans: 157/6 in 20 overs
- South Western Districts: 158/7 in 18.3 overs
- Result: South Western Districts won by 3 wickets, with 9 balls remaining.
Titans batted first and posted 157/6. Lhuan-dre Pretorius top-scored with 44 off 20 balls, while Dayyaan Galiem contributed an unbeaten 33 from 21 deliveries. Reagon Rhode was the most successful bowler for South Western Districts, taking three wickets for 17 runs.
South Western Districts completed the chase in 18.3 overs. Modise Maloka remained unbeaten on 47 from 27 balls, while Janneman Malan added 43. The victory gave South Western Districts four points in the Super Eight standings and left Titans without a point after their opening match.
Recent CSA T20 Challenge 2026 Match Results
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October | Titans vs Boland | Match tied; Boland won the second Super Over |
| 25 October | KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Western Province | Western Province won by 5 wickets (DLS) |
| 25 October | South Africa Emerging vs Eastern Storm | Eastern Storm won by 4 wickets |
| 28 October | Eastern Storm vs Lions | Lions won by 9 wickets |
| 29 October | Titans vs South Western Districts | South Western Districts won by 3 wickets |
Most Runs in CSA T20 Challenge 2026
Lhuan-dre Pretorius of Titans leads the batting standings with 424 runs. His tally includes a remarkable 188 not out, which remains the highest individual score of the competition.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhuan-dre Pretorius | Titans | 6 | 424 | 84.80 | 202.87 |
| 2 | Zubayr Hamza | Lions | 6 | 260 | 52.00 | 146.07 |
| 3 | Jurie Snyman | Eastern Storm | 7 | 254 | 36.29 | 145.98 |
| 4 | Joshua van Heerden | Western Province | 6 | 249 | 62.25 | 143.10 |
| 5 | Janneman Malan | South Western Districts | 8 | 244 | 40.67 | 110.91 |
Leading Run Scorer: Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Lhuan-dre Pretorius has scored 424 runs in six matches at an average of 84.80 and a strike rate of 202.87. He has hit 45 fours and 24 sixes, making him the leading boundary hitter as well as the top run scorer in the tournament statistics. His 188 not out against Knights remains the standout batting performance.
Most Wickets in CSA T20 Challenge 2026
Thomas Kaber of Warriors leads the bowling chart with 12 wickets. Sithembile Langa, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dane Piedt and Chad Laycock have taken 11 wickets each.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Economy | Average | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Kaber | Warriors | 5 | 17.2 | 12 | 5.19 | 7.50 | 4/25 |
| 2 | Sithembile Langa | Border | 6 | 22.2 | 11 | 6.76 | 13.73 | 3/18 |
| 3 | Tabraiz Shamsi | Titans | 8 | 26.0 | 11 | 7.23 | 17.09 | 3/21 |
| 4 | Dane Piedt | Knights | 7 | 26.0 | 11 | 8.12 | 19.18 | 5/7 |
| 5 | Chad Laycock | Knights | 6 | 12.0 | 11 | 10.08 | 11.00 | 6/26 |
Leading Wicket Taker: Thomas Kaber
Thomas Kaber has taken 12 wickets in five matches for Warriors and leads the competition’s wicket-taking standings. He has bowled 17.2 overs at an economy rate of 5.19, with best figures of 4/25. Four other bowlers are close behind on 11 wickets each.
Highest Individual Score
Lhuan-dre Pretorius — 188 not out
- Team: Titans
- Runs: 188 not out
- Balls: 79
- Fours: 15
- Sixes: 13
- Opponent: Knights
- Date: 2 October 2026
Pretorius produced the highest individual score of the CSA T20 Challenge 2026 against Knights. His innings helped Titans reach 267/3 before they secured a 124-run victory.
Best Bowling Figures
Chad Laycock — 6/26
- Team: KwaZulu-Natal Inland
- Opponent: Titans
- Date: 13 October 2026
- Figures: 6 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs
Chad Laycock recorded the best bowling figures of the competition with 6/26 against Titans. His spell included five wickets in a single over, a notable achievement in men’s T20 cricket. Titans nevertheless won the match by 21 runs.
Most Sixes and Fours in CSA T20 Challenge 2026
Lhuan-dre Pretorius leads both boundary charts in the available tournament statistics.
| Category | Player | Team | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most sixes | Lhuan-dre Pretorius | Titans | 24 |
| Most fours | Lhuan-dre Pretorius | Titans | 45 |
Dewald Brevis is second in the sixes chart with 21, while Sinethemba Qeshile follows in the fours list with 31.
Qualification Scenario
The competition has moved beyond the initial pool stage and into the Super Eights. The eight teams in this phase are Lions, South Western Districts, Boland, Dolphins, Warriors, Western Province, Titans and Eastern Storm.
The current Super Eight table has only recorded one match each for Lions, South Western Districts, Titans and Eastern Storm. The other four teams are yet to begin their fixtures in this stage.
The knockout positions are not confirmed. Teams will need to accumulate points across their remaining Super Eight matches to secure a place in the next round.
Upcoming CSA T20 Challenge 2026 Matches
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | South Western Districts vs Eastern Storm | Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn | 1:00 PM |
| 31 October 2026 | Warriors vs Western Province | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 6:00 PM |
| 1 November 2026 | Dolphins vs Boland | Kingsmead, Durban | 10:00 AM |
| 1 November 2026 | Lions vs Titans | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 2:30 PM |
| 3 November 2026 | Dolphins vs Western Province | Kingsmead, Durban | 6:00 PM |
| 5 November 2026 | Warriors vs Boland | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 6:00 PM |
| 7 November 2026 | Boland vs South Western Districts | Boland Park, Paarl | 1:00 PM |
| 7 November 2026 | Western Province vs Lions | Newlands, Cape Town | 6:00 PM |
Records and Milestones
- Most runs: Lhuan-dre Pretorius — 424.
- Most wickets: Thomas Kaber — 12.
- Highest individual score: Lhuan-dre Pretorius — 188 not out.
- Best bowling figures: Chad Laycock — 6/26.
- Most sixes: Lhuan-dre Pretorius — 24.
- Most fours: Lhuan-dre Pretorius — 45.
- Five wickets in one over: Chad Laycock achieved the feat against Titans on 13 October.
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