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North West vs Northern Cape, CSA T20C 2026, Today Match Prediction

Senwes SPORT PARK, Potchefstroom, South Africa

22/3 in 3.1

6.95

180/3 in 20.0

9

NW vs NCAPE Win Probability

NW 78%
NCAPE 22%

Toss Winner - North West won the toss and choose to bowl first

Abandoned

Will North West be able to continue its winning streak?

  • Ludwich Schuld from North West Dragons scored 190 runs in 6 matches at a blazing strike rate of 134.75.
  • Johan van Dyk from Northern Cape took 5 wickets at a economy rate of 9.53.
  • These two teams faced 3 times each other historically; Northern Cape won 2 times, 1 match ended with no result.

North West to win

Tournament:  CSA T20 Challenge, 2026
Format: t20
Venue: Senwes SPORT PARK, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Toss Prediction: To Bowl
Weather: 33.7°C|Sunny

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Name
TIT
DOL
LIO
WAR
WPR
BOL
SWD
BOR
NW
KNI
KZNIN
MMR
ES
NCAPE
LPI
RSAE
M
Won
Lost
Tied
NR
PTs
NRR
6
6
0
0
0
28
4.13
7
5
2
0
0
25
1.96
7
5
1
0
1
22
1.74
7
4
2
0
1
22
1.52
7
6
1
0
0
21
0.26
6
5
1
0
0
19
1.13
7
4
3
0
0
17
-0.78
7
3
3
0
1
14
-0.4
7
3
3
0
1
11
0.13
7
2
5
0
0
10
-0.55
7
2
4
0
1
10
-0.76
7
2
4
0
1
10
-0.8
7
2
4
0
1
8
0
7
1
4
0
2
8
-2.94
7
0
7
0
0
4
-0.26
7
0
6
0
1
2
0

The North West and Northern Cape will face off with massive Pool A qualification stakes at Senwes Park. The fifth-placed North West are heavily anchored by their captain, who won their last game against Limpopo while chasing a modest score of 148. 

Meanwhile, Northern Cape sit seventh with just one win against Limpopo. After two consecutive losses, this match is a must-win for Cape to stay in the tournament.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

North West NW
W L L W L
NW

148/5 in 17.5 8.3

LPI

147/6 in 20.0 7.35

NW

144/5 in 20.0 7.2

CSA T20C 2026

Dolphins beat North West by 7 wickets
DOL

148/3 in 16.0 9.25

NW

149/6 in 20.0 7.45

SWD

150/4 in 20.0 7.5

LIO

205/5 in 20.0 10.25

CSA T20C 2026

North West beat Lions by 6 wickets
NW

207/4 in 19.2 10.71

BOR

151/4 in 20.0 7.55

CSA T20C 2026

Border beat North West by 13 runs
NW

138/9 in 20.0 6.9

Northern Cape NCAPE
L L W L L
NCAPE

126/6 in 20.0 6.3

CSA T20C 2026

South Western Districts won by 6 wickets
SWD

127/4 in 19.4 6.46

LIO

139/2 in 11.0 12.64

CSA T20C 2026

LIONS won by 8 wickets
NCAPE

137/5 in 20.0 6.85

NCAPE

171/6 in 20.0 8.55

LPI

65/4 in 8.3 7.65

WAR

88/3 in 11.0 8

CSA T20C 2026

Warriors beat Northern Cape by 7 wickets
NCAPE

83/9 in 20.0 4.15

NCAPE

203/10 in 46.2 4.38

CSA PODCDT 2026

Border won by 47 runs

BOR

250/9 in 50.0 5

HEAD TO HEAD

Last 0 Matches

0
NW Won
0
NCAPE Won
0
No Result

North West Preview

The North West sit in fifth with 13 points; they face a must-win game to break into Pool A's top four. They have won their last game against Limpopo by five wickets while chasing. Dian Forrester took 3 wickets in his four-over quota, and Juan James was the top scorer(40) with the bat.

Their skipper, Wihan Lubbe leading from the front with Led with 183 runs, 5 wickets and the explosive opener Ludwich Schuld has opener Ludwich Schuld, whose blistering tournament tally of 190 runs sets an aggressive tone during the powerplay. 

The hosts hold superior all-round depth and a disciplined bowling unit spearheaded by Dian Forrester, who has claimed 4 wickets in the tournament.

Key Players: Wihan Lubbe, Ludwich Schuld, Dian Forrester, Nonelela Yikha

North West Predicted Playing XI:

Wihan Lubbe, Rubin Hermann, Lesiba Ngoepe, Diego Rosier, Ruan de Swardt, Dian Forrester, Onke Nyaku, Daryn Dupavillon, Alfred Mothoa, Caleb Seleka, Mthiwekhaya Nabe

North West Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA T20 Challenge, 2026

Batsmen
R
B
4s
6s
SRs
Juan James
40
25
5
1
160
Ludwich Schuld
31
28
0
0
110.71
Dian Forrester
25
19
3
0
131.58
Bowlers
O
M
R
W
Econ
Dian Forrester
4.0
0
31
3
7.75
Wihan Lubbe
4.0
0
26
1
6.5
Mthiwekhaya Nabe
2.0
0
14
1
7

North West Actual Playing XI:

Ludwich Schuld, Ruan de Swardt, Daryn Dupavillon, Alfred Mothoa, Wihan Lubbe, Dian Forrester, Lesiba Ngoepe, Onke Nyaku, Diego Rosier, Juan James, Paul James

Northern Cape Preview

The Northern Cape performances are heavily anchored by their veteran captain and defensive off-spinner Tshepo Ntuli, who anchors their middle-overs containment strategy. Northern Cape lost their last match against South Western Districts in a low-scoring match. Nonelela Yikha score a fifty(79) while no other batsmen crossed 30 runs mark, Kyle Joshua Jacobs took two wickets which was not enough for his team and they lost the match by 6 wickets.

Their top order consists of explosive firepower from destructive 20-year-old opening batter, former U19 star Steve Stolk, whose blistering tournament highlight of 89 runs off 45 balls against Limpopo establishes a highly aggressive performance.

Middle-order batsman Nonelela Yikha, alongside the restrictive variations of spinner Kyle Jacobs, who leads their bowling unit, made combined performances, though their team managed just 1 win out of 6 games.

Key Players:  Tshepo Ntuli, Steve Stolk, Nonelela Yikha, Kyle Jacobs

Northern Cape Predicted Playing XI:

Tshepo Ntuli, Ronan Herrmann, Steve Stolk, Nonelela Yikha, Kyle Jacobs, Jordan Neill, Romano Terblanche, Orapeleng Motlhoaring, Liam Doherty, Johan van Dyk, Hernus Marais

Northern Cape Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA T20 Challenge, 2026

Batsmen
R
B
4s
6s
SRs
Nonelela Yikha
79
70
8
1
112.86
Jordan James Neil
29
30
2
0
96.67
Romano Terblanche
7
5
0
1
140
Bowlers
O
M
R
W
Econ
Kyle Jacobs
3.0
0
12
2
4
Tshepo Ntuli
4.0
0
28
1
7
Hernus Marais
3.0
0
18
1
6

Northern Cape Actual Playing XI:

Steve Stolk, Nonelela Yikha, Tshepo Ntuli, Blake Simpson, Romano Terblanche, Tahir Isaacs, Jordan James Neil, Ruan Van Rooyen, Orapeleng Motlhoaring, Abel Mokwena, Hernus Marais

HR
Temp
Rain
W. speed
W. direction
Clouds
00h
20
0 mm.
3.96 k/h
From: NNW
0%
03h
18
0 mm.
6.2 k/h
From: N
0%
06h
25
0 mm.
6.34 k/h
From: NNW
0%
09h
31
0 mm.
5.05 k/h
From: NNW
0%
12h
33
0 mm.
4.95 k/h
From: NNW
1%
15h
30
0 mm.
4.19 k/h
From: N
88%
18h
25
0 mm.
4.32 k/h
From: NNW
50%
21h
25
0 mm.
5.23 k/h
From: NNW
18%

Weather Conditions

The expected weather report for this match at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom on Sunday, October 25, 2026 asserts excellent conditions for a full cricket match with no threat of rain interruption. There will be a clear and sunny morning, with a few passing clouds by the afternoon. Moderate breezes and relative humidity will be present on the ground.

NW vs NCAPE Pitch Report

This pitch offers a highly dynamic, balanced surface that favours batsmen while chasing. Quick bowlers get assists in the beginning of the match, some initial bounce, carry, and very clear seam movement. As the game progresses, the surface eases out for the batters, allowing the batsmen to score freely.  As per expectations, if North West bat first, they will score 135-140, while Northern Cape will score 120-130  if they bat first.

Toss: To Bowl

Teams historically prefer bowling first at this venue. So the toss-winning captain is also expected to do the same here.

North West is likely to put up 140+ runs on the board if they bat first. Skipper Wihan Lubbe & Ludwich Schuld are likely to score good runs. Northern Cape is likely to put up a good fight with both bat and ball, but North West will take the upper hand and is expected to win the game by a narrow margin.

North West to win

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