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Match 18 | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | Polokwane Cricket Club Ground, Polokwane | Sunday 4 October 2026
Limpopo are expected to field their named group of Klijnhans, Peters, Trenoweth, Ngobeni, Bayoumy, Kemm, Modimokoane, Mokgoloboto, Piedt, Pootona and Radebe against the Dolphins in Match 18 at Polokwane Cricket Club Ground on Sunday 4 October. The Dolphins should lean on the side that faced the Lions on 27 September, with Parsons and Zondo opening and Subrayen listed as captain. Neither team has confirmed late additions, and Miller, a squad member who missed that last eleven, is the biggest selection question.
Limpopo have named only 11 players, so their eleven looks close to settled unless late additions arrive. Klijnhans, a batting all-rounder, is the anchor at number 3, with Peters and Trenoweth in the opening mix and Kemm also listed as an opener. The captain has not been confirmed.
Bayoumy slots in at number 4 and wicketkeeper Ngobeni covers the middle and lower order. Modimokoane is the bowling all-rounder at number 8, while Mokgoloboto and Pootona add late batting depth. Piedt and Radebe complete the attack as the specialist bowlers.
| Player | Role | Batting Position |
| Christoffel Klijnhans | Batting All-rounder | Top Order (No. 3) |
| Liam Peters | Batter | Top Order (Opener / No. 3) |
| Tylor Trenoweth | Batter | Top Order (Opener / No. 2) |
| Shelton Ngobeni | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Middle / Lower Order (No. 5–7) |
| Abdullah Bayoumy | Batter | Middle Order (No. 4) |
| Ernest Kemm | Batting All-rounder | Top Order (Opener) |
| Irvin Modimokoane | Bowling All-rounder | Lower Order (No. 8) |
| Atwell Mokgoloboto | Batting All-rounder | Lower Order (No. 10) |
| Marcello Piedt | Bowler | Lower Order (No. 7–9) |
| Maphekgola Pootona | Batter | Lower / Middle Order |
| Don Radebe | Bowler | Tail-ender (No. 11) |
Limpopo vs Dolphins T20 Challenge 2026 playing XI
The Dolphins have a 12-man squad led by Subrayen, with Smith, Ackerman, Zondo, Parsons, Miller, Viljoen, Roelofsen, Majola, Cele, Pillay and Richards alongside him. Their last listed eleven opened with Parsons and Zondo, then moved through Roelofsen, Smith, Gilson and Viljoen before Phiri at number 7. That batting order is the strongest guide to Sunday’s lineup, because no later changes have been announced.
Subrayen bats at number 8 as an all-rounder, and Luus, Majola and Cele form the three-man bowling tail. Gilson, Phiri and Luus appear in that eleven even though they are not in the squad list, which suggests the squad names are incomplete.
| Player | Role | Batting Position |
| Bryce Parsons | Batting All-rounder | 1 |
| Khaya Zondo | Batter | 2 |
| Grant Roelofsen | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 3 |
| Jason Smith | Batter / All-rounder | 4 |
| Sean Gilson | All-rounder | 5 |
| Hanu Viljoen | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 6 |
| Gomolemo Phiri | Batter | 7 |
| Prenelan Subrayen | All-rounder | 8 |
| Tristan Luus | Bowler | 9 |
| Bayanda Majola | Bowler | 10 |
| Okuhle Cele | Bowler | 11 |
Recent Results Tell Different Stories
The Dolphins lost to the Lions by 8 runs on 27 September, scoring 194/6 against a total of 202/4. They bounced back to beat Northern Cape on 1 October, although the margin is not on record. That pattern shows a batting group that chases within touching distance of big totals.
Limpopo arrive with no reliable form line, because reports of their results conflict and no confirmed outcome exists. Their fixture with Northern Cape has been rescheduled to 13 October, so Sunday may be their first genuine test of the campaign.
Miller is named in the Dolphins squad but missed the 27 September eleven, and the reason has not been explained. No injury or availability news has emerged for either team, so his absence may simply be a selection choice. If he returns, the likeliest casualty is a bowler, since the batting order already has a settled core.
There are no innings averages for Polokwane in 2026, so neither captain has a scoring benchmark to plan around. That makes the opening overs the first real data point of the match.
Expect the Dolphins to stay close to the eleven that faced the Lions, with Parsons and Zondo at the top and Subrayen leading. Limpopo should field the names listed above, with Klijnhans and the openers carrying the batting weight. The start time is 1:00 PM local.
Taken together, the Limpopo vs Dolphins T20 Challenge 2026 playing XI picture is more settled for the visitors than for the hosts. Only a late squad addition or a fitness setback would change that, and none has been reported so far.
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Who is the Dolphins captain in this match?
Prenelan Subrayen is listed as the Dolphins captain. He batted at number 8 as an all-rounder in the side’s last listed eleven against the Lions on 27 September.
What time does Limpopo vs Dolphins start on Sunday?
The match starts at 1:00 PM local time on Sunday 4 October. That equals 11:00 AM GMT and 4:30 PM IST for supporters watching from abroad.
Where is Limpopo vs Dolphins being played?
Polokwane Cricket Club Ground in Polokwane hosts Match 18 of the tournament. The match begins at 1:00 PM local time, which is 11:00 AM GMT and 4:30 PM IST.
How many teams play in the CSA T20 Challenge 2026?
Sixteen teams contest the CSA T20 Challenge 2026. The full schedule runs to 67 matches in total, so Match 18 sits in the early stage of the competition.
Where can I watch Limpopo vs Dolphins live?
SuperSport holds the rights through 2026-27, covering up to 60% of domestic games. Other matches stream on CSA digital channels, and the broadcast channel for Match 18 is unconfirmed.
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