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Eastern Storm vs South Africa Emerging, CSA PODCDT 2026, Today Match Prediction
ES vs RSAE Win Probability
Toss Winner - South Africa Emerging won the toss and choose to bat first
Eastern Storm won by 7 wickets
Can SA Emerging Players upset Eastern Storm in this clash?
- Easterns currently sit 6th on the points table with 13 points from 6 matches, registering 2 wins, 2 losses and 2 no-results.
- South Africa Emerging Players are placed 7th with 7 points from 6 matches, having recorded 1 win, 4 losses and 1 no-result in the competition so far.
- Jacques Albanie has been a key bowler for Easterns with 8 wickets in 5 matches this season.
We predict that Eastern Storm will defeat South Africa Emerging Players.
| Tournament: | CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Willowmoore Park Cricket Stadium, Benoni, South Africa |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 17.4°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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ES vs RSAE Match Prediction & Analysis
Eastern Storm will face South Africa Emerging Players in the 26th match of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2025/26 on Saturday, March 14 at 1:30 PM IST at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. The tournament is moving into its crucial phase, with teams aiming to gather important points before the final standings are decided.
Eastern Storm have had a mixed campaign so far, winning two matches while two others ended without a result. Their recent form shows flashes of competitiveness, and they will be eager to convert those performances into consistent victories. South Africa Emerging Players, on the other hand, have struggled this season with only one win in six matches and will be desperate to bounce back with a strong performance.
With both teams aiming to climb up the points table, this encounter could prove to be an important opportunity for momentum and redemption in the competition.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ES
L
L
W
W
W
ES
215/10 in 32.1 6.68
CSA PODCDT 2026
Knights beat Eastern Storm by 183 runs398/5 in 50.0 7.96
298/7 in 50.0 5.96
154/3 in 29.4 5.19
114/10 in 33.3 3.4
CSA PODCDT 2026
Eastern Storm won by 6 wickets
115/4 in 30.5 3.73
224/10 in 61.4 3.63
146/10 in 45.2 3.22
RSAE
L
L
L
L
W
RSAE
74/0 in 12.4 5.84
CSA PODCDT 2026
South Western Districts beat South Africa Emerging by 10 wickets71/10 in 21.2 3.33
170/10 in 37.1 4.57
CSA PODCDT 2026
Mpumalanga Rhinos beat South Africa Emerging by 107 runs277/8 in 50.0 5.54
152/9 in 38.0 4
CSA PODCDT 2026
Knights beat South Africa Emerging by 1 wickets148/10 in 32.5 4.51
273/8 in 50.0 5.46
CSA PODCDT 2026
Limpopo Impalas beat South Africa Emerging by 7 wickets276/3 in 49.4 5.56
187/10 in 46.0 4.07
CSA PODCDT 2026
South Africa Emerging beat Border by 83 runs
270/7 in 50.0 5.4
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Eastern Storm Preview
Easterns have experienced a mixed campaign in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2025/26, currently sitting sixth on the points table with 13 points from six matches. Their season so far includes two wins, two losses, and two no-results. Easterns registered impressive victories earlier in the competition, defeating Northern Cape by six wickets with 115 balls remaining and edging South Western Districts by four runs via the DLS method. However, they also suffered heavy defeats, including a 183-run loss to Knights in their most recent outing and a 59-run defeat against Border.
In their previous match, Eastern Storm faced a difficult challenge while chasing a massive target of 399 runs set by Knights. Despite the pressure, Dewan Marais played a determined innings of 60 runs off 52 balls. Christopher Britz also contributed with a solid 49 off 35 balls. Earlier in the match, Jesse Albanie was the pick of the bowlers for Eastern Storm, delivering a strong spell and finishing with 3 wickets for 69 runs in 10 overs. However, Easterns were eventually bowled out for 215 in 32.1 overs suffering an 183 run loss.
In the batting department, Dewan Marais has been Easterns’ standout performer, scoring 258 runs in four innings at an average of 129. Christopher Britz has also been a reliable contributor with 157 runs in the tournament. Among the bowlers, Jesse Albanie has been the leading wicket-taker for Easterns with 8 wickets in five matches, while Amaan Khan has also played a key role with 6 wickets, giving the side useful bowling options. Eastern Storm will aim to bounce back from recent setbacks and deliver a more complete team performance as they look to climb up the points table in the tournament.
Key Players: Dewan Marais, Christopher Britz, Jesse Albanie, Amaan Khan
Eastern Storm Predicted Playing XI:
Jurie Snyman, Brayden Hicks (wk), Christopher Britz, Kabelo Sekhukhune, Dewan Marais, Grant Thomson (c), Ernest Kemm, Andrew Rasemene, Jesse Albanie, Amaan Khan, Tumelo Simelane
Eastern Storm Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2026
Eastern Storm Actual Playing XI:
Jurie Snyman, Ernest Kemm, Christopher Britz, Kabelo Sekhukhune, Dewan Marais, Grant Thomson, Andrew Rasemene, Jesse Albanie, Amaan Khan, Brayden Hicks , Tumelo Simelane
South Africa Emerging Preview
South Africa Emerging Players have endured a difficult campaign in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2025/26, currently sitting seventh on the points table with 7 points from six matches. Their season so far includes one win, four losses, and one no-result, reflecting a challenging run in the competition. Their only victory came earlier in the tournament when they defeated Border by 83 runs, but they have since suffered a string of setbacks, including a 107-run defeat to Mpumalanga, a seven-wicket loss against Limpopo, and a narrow one-wicket defeat to Knights.
In their previous match, South Africa Emerging Players faced South Western Districts and struggled to build momentum with the bat. The team was bowled out for 71 runs in 21.2 overs, with Paul James top-scoring with 45 runs off 51 balls, while Armaan Manack added 10 runs. Their bowlers tried to put up a fight, with JJ Basson delivering a tight spell of 0/14 in four overs and Bandile Mbatha conceding just 15 runs in three overs, but the target proved too small to defend as the opposition chased it down without losing a wicket.
In the batting department, Jorich van Schalkwyk has been one of their key contributors this season, scoring 215 runs in five matches, while Aiden Lagadien has also been impressive with 161 runs. Among the bowlers, JJ Basson has been one of the standout performers with 6 wickets in four matches, while Dayalan Boyce has contributed with 5 wickets. South Africa Emerging Players will be eager to turn their season around and deliver a stronger collective performance forgetting the recent drubbing against South Western Districts.
Key Players: Jorich van Schalkwyk, Aiden Lagadien, JJ Basson, Dayalan Boyce
South Africa Emerging Predicted Playing XI:
Jorich van Schalkwyk, Armaan Manack, Muhammed Bulbulia, Daniel Bosman, Paul James, Bandile Mbatha, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka (c & wk), Muhammad Manack, JJ Basson, Sipho Potsane, Dayalan Boyce
South Africa Emerging Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2026
South Africa Emerging Actual Playing XI:
Jorich Van Schalkwyk, Paul James , Lethabo Phahlamohlaka, Bandile Mbatha, JJ Basson, Dayalan Boyce, Morteza Manack, Jason Rowles, Armaan Manack, Paul Matlala, Muhammed Bulbulia
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Willowmoore Park, Benoni is expected to feature partly sunny skies with warm conditions during the afternoon. The temperature will range between a high of around 27 °C and a low of 15 °C. Only a slight chance of rain is forecast, so interruptions are unlikely. Overall, conditions look pleasant and ideal for cricket.
ES vs RSAE Pitch Report
The venue of the match is Willowmoore Park, Benoni. Established in 1924, it is one of South Africa’s historic cricket grounds and serves as the home venue for the Eastern Storm cricket team. The average first-innings score of around 240 can be expected at this venue.
Toss: To Bowl
At Willowmoore Park, Benoni, teams winning the toss generally prefer to bowl first in limited-overs matches. Out of the 27 ODIs played at this venue, 17 matches have been won by teams bowling first, while 8 matches have been won by teams batting first. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first here.
ES vs RSAE
Winning Prediction
Both teams will enter this match eager to improve their standings in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two. Eastern Storm currently sit sixth with 13 points, while South Africa Emerging Players are seventh with 7 points after six matches. Although Easterns have been inconsistent, they have still produced stronger overall performances compared to South Africa Emerging Players who have struggled for consistency. Easterns appear to hold the edge going into this match.
We predict that Eastern Storm will defeat South Africa Emerging Players.
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