Cricket South Africa (CSA) is thrilled to unveil the squads for the 2024/25 Division 1 T20 Challenge, inviting fans across the nation to “Woza Nawe” – come join us – as we celebrate South Africa’s iconic domestic T20 competition.
This year’s edition of the T20 Challenge will commence on Friday, 27 September and promises more than just top-tier cricket. The “Woza Nawe” initiative ensures fans will enjoy a vibrant and inclusive matchday experience, with entertainment, community engagement activities, and much more.
In the opening round of fixtures this coming weekend, defending champions, DP World Lions, will face the Momentum Multiply Titans at DP World Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday in the renowned Jukskei Derby.
On Saturday, Knights will mark their return to the top division with a clash against Auto Investments North West Dragons at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
On Sunday, World Sports Betting Western Province host Goldrush Boland in the Cape derby, while Dafabet Warriors take on last season’s finalists, Hollywoodbets Dolphins, at Dafabet St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
This year’s Division 1 T20 Challenge is not just about the cricket, it’s about bringing people together. The ‘Woza Nawe’ campaign, is a call on fans to unite, celebrate the game, and support the teams.
Tickets are now available to purchase onCricket.co.za and at stadiums across the country.
T20 CHALLENGE SQUADS 2024/25
DP WORLD LIONS
Mitchell Van Buuren (Captain), Bjorn Fortuin, Codi Yusuf, Delano Potgieter, Evan Jones, Joshua Richards, Junaid Dawood, Khaya Fakude, Kwena Maphaka, Lubabelo Sipamla, Muhammad Manack, Rafeeq Patel, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Richard Seletswane, Tshepo Moreki, Wandile Makwetu, Zack Momberg, Zubayr Hamza, Connor Esterhuizen.
HOLLYWOODBETS DOLPHINS
Prenelan Subrayen (Captain), Marques Ackerman , Jon-Jon Smuts , Bryce Parsons , Eathan Bosch , Romashan Pillay, Khaya Zondo, Bradley Porteous, Slade Van Staden, Okuhle Cele, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith , Ottneil Baartman, Hanu Viljoen, Daryn Dupavillon, Tshepang Dithole, Banele Cele, Nqobani Mokoena, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj.
MOMENTUM MULTIPLY TITANS
Neil Brand (Captain), Junior Dala, Keegan Petersen, Ferreira Donovan, Joshua van Heerden, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Tshepo Ndwandwa, Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Corbin Bosch, Dayyaan Galiem, Lizaad Williams, Sibonelo Makhanya, Matthew Boast, Roelof van der Merwe, Jhedli van Briesies, Merrick Brett, Schalk Engelbrecht, Steve Stolk, Aiden Markram, Gerald Coetzee, Heinrich Klaasen, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi.
DAFABET WARRIORS
Matthew Breetzke (Captain), Alfred Mothoa, Anrich Nortje, Beyers Swanepoel, Sinethemba Qeshile, Patrick Kruger, Liam Alder, Tristan Stubbs, Diego Rosier, Jordan Hermann, Siya Plaatjie, Renaldo Meyer, Jiveshan Pillay, JP King, Andile Mokgakane, Siya Simetu, Nealan van Heerden, Matthew De Villiers, Duanne Olivier, Jean Du Plessis, Senuran Muthusamy, CJ King, Eathan Frosler, Jason Raubenheimer.
AUTO INVESTMENTS NORTH WEST DRAGONS
Wihan Lubbe (Captain) Rubi Hermann, Taheer Isaacs, Thamsanqa Khumalo, Matthew Kleinveldt, Lesiba Ngoepe, Ludwich Schuld, Ruan De Swardt, Caleb Seleka, Lutendo Tsanwani, Bamanye Xenxe, Meeka-Eel Prince, Odirile Modimokoane, Raynard Van Tonder, Mohammed Bulbulia, Gideon Peters , Achille Cloete, Janneman Malan, Marco Jansen, Duan Jansen, Migael Pretorius, Kerwin Mungroo.
GOLDRUSH BOLAND
Clyde Fortuin (Captain), Pieter Malan, Grant Roelofsen, Gavin Kaplan, Keith Dudgeon, Siyabonga Mahima, Ferisco Adams, Shaun von Berg, Imraan Manack, Michael Copeland, Aviwe Mgijima, Akhona Mnyaka, Blayde Capell, Ethan Cunningham, Ayabulela Gqamane, Jevano Baron, Nathan Jacobs, Lehan Botha.
WORLD SPORTS BETTING WESTERN PROVINCE
Beuran Hendricks (Captain), Edward Moore, Daniel Smith, George Linde, Kyle Simmonds, Nandre Burger, Tony De Zorzi, Jonathan Bird, Kyle Verreynne, Onke Nyaku, Valentine Kitime, Liyema Waqu, Mthiwekhaya Nabe, David Bedingham, Juan James, Mihlali Mpongwana, Dane Paterson, Abdallah Bayoumy, Yaseen Vallie, Wesley Bedja.
KNIGHTS
Dane Piedt (Captain), Patrick Botha, Isaac Dikgale, Lesego Senokwane, Jacques Snyman, Gihahn Cloete, Matthew Pollard, Tiaan Van Vuuren, Nipho Mpungose, Dian Forrester, Sithembile Langa, Johan Van Dyk, Aaron Phangiso, Clayton Bosch, Aubrey Swanepoel, Garnett Tarr, Ruan Cronje, Monde Maqunqu, Malusi Siboto, Seth Flerdermaus.
