Northern Cape vs Limpopo Prediction: Who Will Win 11th T20 CSA Knockout Competition Match?
The Northern Cape vs Limpopo prediction for the 11th T20 of the CSA T20 Knockout Competition 2025 brings together two sides eager to find form in the tournament. The match will be played on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Polokwane Cricket Club, Polokwane, starting at 4:30 PM IST. Both teams are coming off mixed results and need a win to stay in contention for qualification.
Northern Cape Heat have had a patchy start to their campaign with inconsistent performances from their top order, but their bowling has shown glimpses of control through Benjamin van Rensburg and Ruan van Rooyen. Limpopo Impalas, meanwhile, are struggling with their batting collapses and lack of partnerships in the middle order. However, with home advantage and some promising signs from skipper Ludwig Kaestner and Sizwe Masondo, they’ll aim for an upset.
Given the Polokwane ground’s batting-friendly nature—where first innings scores average around 160 and teams batting first win nearly 78% of matches—winning the toss could play a big role. This Northern Cape vs Limpopo match prediction points to a tight battle between Northern Cape’s disciplined bowling and Limpopo’s desperate hunt for their first win.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Northern Cape vs Limpopo, 11th T20 CSA Knockout 2025 |
| Date | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 |
| Time | 4:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Polokwane Cricket Club, Polokwane |
| Broadcast | FanCode |
| Toss Prediction | Northern Cape to win the toss |
| Match Prediction | Northern Cape to win |
Northern Cape Team Preview
Northern Cape enter this fixture in search of momentum after an up-and-down start to their 2025 CSA T20 Knockout campaign. They have yet to deliver a complete performance — strong with the ball but inconsistent with the bat. Despite their struggles, their squad’s talent and balance suggest they’re capable of turning things around.
Their top order, led by Liam Doherty and Garnett Tarr, has shown intent but lacked substantial partnerships. Doherty, with 54 runs at a strike rate above 140, has been their most reliable performer. Nonenela Yikha and Odirile Modimokoane will need to anchor the innings and support the middle order.
In the middle, Thamsanqa Kumalo and James Ritchie add depth and power-hitting options. Northern Cape’s issue, however, has been their tendency to lose quick wickets early, often leaving the lower order with too much to do.
Bowling is where the Heat excel. Benjamin van Rensburg, with six wickets in 11 overs at an average of 16, has been exceptional with the new ball. His ability to swing the ball early could be crucial in Polokwane’s conditions. Ruan van Rooyen and Romano Terblanche provide control in the middle overs, while Morne Venter’s pace variation makes him a threat in the death overs.
Northern Cape will rely heavily on van Rensburg’s early breakthroughs and Doherty’s stability with the bat to overcome Limpopo. Their superior bowling lineup gives them a solid edge heading into this crucial game.
Northern Cape Predicted Playing XI:
Liam Doherty (c), Garnett Tarr, Nonenela Yikha, Odirile Modimokoane, Thamsanqa Kumalo, Nhlakanipho Mpungose, James Ritchie, Benjamin van Rensburg, Ruan van Rooyen, Morne Venter, Romano Terblanche
Limpopo Impalas Team Preview
Limpopo Impalas are in a must-win situation after suffering two straight losses in the CSA Knockout 2025–26. Their biggest concern has been the lack of consistency in batting, which has cost them momentum. Captain Ludwig Kaestner and senior player Sizwe Masondo have shown flashes of brilliance, but their middle order has failed to capitalize on starts.
Masondo is currently their leading scorer with 55 runs at a strike rate of 131, while Kaestner has contributed 48 runs across two games. However, other batters like Christoffel Klijnhans and Atwell Makgoloboto have yet to make meaningful contributions. The Impalas must build partnerships and improve their strike rotation in the Powerplay overs to post a competitive score.
Their bowling attack has lacked penetration. Emmanuel Motswiri and Maphekgola Pootona have struggled to take wickets regularly, putting extra pressure on the spinners. Limpopo need early breakthroughs to exploit Polokwane’s conditions, where seamers tend to dominate early.
A positive for Limpopo is the home advantage — familiarity with the conditions could help bowlers like Don Radebe and Keenan Vieira find rhythm. The team will look to bat first if they win the toss, as history shows batting first teams win nearly 78% of the matches here.
If their top order fires and bowlers execute disciplined lines, Limpopo could pose a challenge to Northern Cape. But they’ll have to lift their fielding and death bowling to stand a realistic chance.
Limpopo Impalas Predicted Playing XI:
Ludwig Kaestner (c), Sizwe Masondo, Christoffel Klijnhans, Atwell Makgoloboto, Emmanuel Motswiri, Maphekgola Pootona, Don Radebe, Shelton Ngobeni, Keenan Vieira, Matt Holand, Liam Peters
Northern Cape vs Limpopo Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| WK | Sizwe Masondo |
| Batters | Liam Doherty, Garnett Tarr, Ludwig Kaestner |
| All-rounders | Thamsanqa Kumalo, Atwell Makgoloboto |
| Bowlers | Benjamin van Rensburg, Ruan van Rooyen, Morne Venter, Keenan Vieira, Don Radebe |
Captain: Benjamin van Rensburg
Vice-Captain: Liam Doherty
Players to Avoid: Emmanuel Motswiri (inconsistent form), Nonenela Yikha (low strike rate).
Fantasy Tip: Pick bowlers and middle-order batters, as the pitch tends to slow down later. Northern Cape bowlers like van Rensburg are crucial for fantasy points due to early wickets.
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Favorite Team Today: Northern Cape
Northern Cape go into this contest as favorites owing to their stronger bowling attack and more experienced batting unit. Their balance between pace and control, led by van Rensburg and van Rooyen, makes them well-suited to Polokwane’s conditions. Captain Liam Doherty’s form has been reassuring, and his leadership has instilled calm in crunch moments. In contrast, Limpopo’s lack of depth in batting and inconsistent bowling make them vulnerable against disciplined opposition. The Heat’s recent record against Limpopo — three wins in their last five encounters — also tilts the odds in their favor. Expect Northern Cape to dominate the early exchanges and defend totals effectively if they bat first.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Polokwane Cricket Club offers consistent bounce and favors stroke-play early on. Teams batting first generally hold the advantage, with an average first-innings score of around 160. Fast bowlers tend to get early movement and assistance off the surface, while spinners come into play later with variable turn. Batters who play straight and rotate strike can thrive here. Dew is rarely a major factor, but chasing under lights can become tricky as the pitch slows down slightly.
Weather Report
Polokwane is expected to have clear skies with a temperature of 26°C and moderate humidity around 45%. Perfect conditions for cricket with no threat of rain interruptions.
Broadcast Details
- Live Streaming: FanCode App & Website
- TV Broadcast: Not available (Digital-only coverage)
Toss Prediction
Northern Cape to win the toss and elect to bat first, taking advantage of favorable batting conditions and setting a defendable total.
Match Prediction
Winner: Northern Cape
Northern Cape’s superior bowling attack and better match temperament make them the more complete side. Expect them to outplay Limpopo in both powerplays and register a crucial win in the CSA T20 Knockout Competition 2025–26.
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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