CSA T20 Challenge 2025: KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Boland – Match Preview

Date: Saturday, 22nd November 2025
Venue: City Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Match: 25th Match
Tournament: CSA T20 Challenge
Start Time: 11:00 AM GMT | 04:30 PM IST | 01:00 PM Local

Match Overview

The 25th match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2025 will see KwaZulu-Natal Inland take on Boland at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg. This high-stakes encounter promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams look to strengthen their positions in the tournament.

KwaZulu-Natal Inland, a newly promoted side, have struggled with a 1-5 record in their opening six matches. However, their explosive batting and all-round capabilities could give them a fighting chance. On the other hand, Boland has been in formidable form, winning five of their six matches so far, and will be the favorites going into this clash.

Form Guide

KwaZulu-Natal Inland

• Record: 1 win, 5 losses
• Key Players:
  • Ntando Zuma – Top run-scorer for the side with 140 runs in six games.
  • Wayne Parnell – A dual threat with 116 runs at a strike rate of 134.9 and 6 wickets at 24.16.
  • Michael Erlank – Provides all-round impact with 56 runs and 5 wickets at a brilliant average of 7.6.

Boland

• Record: 5 wins, 1 loss
• Key Players:
  • Lehan Botha – Leading the run-charts with 182 runs in five matches.
  • Imran Manack – Wicket-taking machine with 10 wickets at 14.
  • Keith Dudgeon – The star bowler of the team with 11 wickets at an average of just over 2 per game.

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

• KwaZulu-Natal Inland: 1 win
• Boland: 3 wins
  Boland has been the dominant force in recent encounters, and with their current form, they seem poised to continue that trend.

Venue Insights: City Oval, Pietermaritzburg

• Average 1st Innings Score (2025): 146.3
• Winning Rate (Batting First): 62.5%
• Winning Rate (Batting Second): 37.5%

The pitch at Pietermaritzburg tends to favor the side batting first, with a scoring rate that rewards aggressive batting. The powerplay phase is relatively safe, but the middle and death overs are wicket-prone, making it a crucial stage for bowlers.

Squads

KwaZulu-Natal Inland

Michael Erlank, Malcolm Nofal, Sean Gilson, Kagiso Rapulana, Cameron Shekleton, Ziyaad Abrahams, Sean Whitehead, Mbulelo Budaza, Marcello Piedt, Wayne Parnell, Daryn Dupavillon, Hardus Viljoen, Andile Mokgakane, Renaldo Meyer, Bamanye Xenxe, Jack Lees, Muhammed Bulbulia, Ntando Zuma, Chad Laycock.

Boland

Ferisco Adams, Jevano Baron, Lehan Botha, Blayde Capell, Ethan Cunningham, Keith Dudgeon, Nathan Jacobs, Gavin Kaplan, Siyabonga Mahima, Ayabulela Gqamane, Pieter Malan, Imraan Manack, Aviwe Mgijima, Akhona Mnyaka, Clyde Fortuin, Shaun von Berg, Grant Roelofsen, Glenton Stuurman, Jhedli van Brisies, Gysbert Wege, Nathan Engelbrecht, Juanrico Vorster.

Match Predictions

• Toss Winner: KwaZulu-Natal Inland
• Match Winner: Boland
• Top Batsman: Ntando Zuma (KZN Inland), Lehan Botha (Boland)
• Top Bowler: Wayne Parnell (KZN Inland), Keith Dudgeon (Boland)
• Most Sixes: Wayne Parnell (KZN Inland), Clyde Fortuin (Boland)
• Player of the Match: Keith Dudgeon (Boland)
• Team Scores (Batting First): KwaZulu-Natal Inland 140+, Boland 160+

Verdict

Boland enters this match as the stronger side in terms of form and consistency. With a potent batting line-up led by Lehan Botha and a bowling attack spearheaded by Keith Dudgeon and Imran Manack, they are well-equipped to dominate KwaZulu-Natal Inland. However, KZN Inland's explosive batting, especially with Wayne Parnell and Ntando Zuma, could give them a chance to pull off an upset.

The toss could be a pivotal moment, with KZN Inland likely to win it and possibly choose to bat first to utilize the scoring-friendly conditions. A high-scoring encounter is on the cards, and the battle of the bowlers in the death overs could be the deciding factor.

Final Prediction: Boland to win by 6–8 runs
Man of the Match: Keith Dudgeon (Boland)
Key Battle: Wayne Parnell vs Keith Dudgeon

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