The opening round of the 2025/26 1-Day Cup delivered a mix of dominant batting displays, standout bowling performances and rain interruptions as teams began their campaigns across the country.
Match 1: Dafabet Warriors vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins – Gqeberha
Result: Warriors won by 6 wickets
The Dolphins posted 279/7, but the Warriors chased the target comfortably thanks to a superb century from Matthew Breetzke and strong support from Patrick Kruger.
Top Performers
Warriors
- Matthew Breetzke – 121 (106)*
- Patrick Kruger – 85 (77)*
- Kerwin Mungroo – 2 wickets
- Aphiwe Mnyanda – 2 wickets
Dolphins
- Hanu Viljoen – 74 (73)
- Slade van Staden – 52 (54)
- Marques Ackerman – 52 (58)
- Jon-Jon Smuts – 2/31 (10)
Match 2: DP World Lions vs Western Province – Wanderers
Result: Lions won by 15 runs (DLS)
Western Province made 259/7 in 42 overs, with David Bedingham scoring a brilliant century. The Lions responded strongly, with Mitchell van Buuren guiding the chase before rain brought the DLS method into play.
Top Performers
Lions
- Mitchell van Buuren – 88 (76)*
- Zubayr Hamza – 46 (38)
- Connor Esterhuizen – 39 (29)*
- Nqaba Peter – 2/46
- Bjorn Fortuin – 2/39
Western Province
- David Bedingham – 103 (93)
- Tony de Zorzi – 59 (49)
Match 3: Tuskers vs NWU North West Dragons – Pietermaritzburg
Result: Dragons won by 72 runs
The Dragons posted 291/7, led by half-centuries from Meeka-eel Prince and Dian Forrester. The Tuskers struggled in the chase and were bowled out for 219, with Onke Nyaku producing a devastating spell.
Top Performers
Dragons
- Dian Forrester – 68 (67)
- Meeka-eel Prince – 61 (76)
- Onke Nyaku – 6/41 (7.2)
Tuskers
- Malcolm Nofal – 66 (86)
Match 4: Momentum Multiply Titans vs Goldrush Boland
Result: Titans won by 13 runs (DLS)
In a rain-reduced 28-over match, the Titans piled up 235/5, powered by a superb century from Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Boland fought hard but ended on 213/9, falling just short despite a late blitz from Imran Manack.
Top Performers
Titans
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius – 101 (74)
- Keagan Lion-Cachet – 37 (19)*
- Dayyaan Galiem – 28 (14) & 2/27
- Duan Jansen – 2/19
Boland
- Grant Roelofsen – 62 (38)
- Imran Manack – 49 (17)
Match 5: Western Province vs Dafabet Warriors
Result: Warriors won by 5 wickets
Western Province scored 244/7, anchored by Kyle Verreynne and Josh Breed. The Warriors chased the target with relative control thanks to a composed innings from Senuran Muthusamy.
Top Performers
Warriors
- Senuran Muthusamy – 61 (54)
- Jean du Plessis – 46*
- Patrick Kruger – 40*
- Kerwin Mungroo – 2 wickets
- Aphiwe Mnyanda – 2 wickets
- Thomas Kaber – 2 wickets
Western Province
- Kyle Verreynne – 72
- Josh Breed – 64*
Match 6: Goldrush Boland vs Tuskers – Paarl
Result: Boland won by 43 runs
Boland posted 224/9, built around a strong innings from Ferisco Adams. The Tuskers struggled to build partnerships and were bowled out for 181.
Top Performers
Boland
- Ferisco Adams – 76 (73)
- Clyde Reeves-Fortuin – 40
- Glenton Stuurman – 4/31
- Yves Kamanzi – 3/35
Tuskers
- Sean Gilson – 34
- Michael Erlank – 34
- Wayne Parnell – 32
Match 7: NWU North West Dragons vs DP World Lions – Potchefstroom
Result: Match abandoned (Rain)
The Lions were in a strong position at 229/3 when rain forced the match to be abandoned.
Top Performers
- Zubayr Hamza – 115*
- Wiaan Mulder – 50*
- Caleb Seleka – 1/46
Both teams received 2 points each.
Match 8: Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Titans – Durban
Result: Dolphins won by 12 runs (DLS)
The Dolphins posted 281/9, with Marques Ackerman leading the way. Rain reduced the Titans’ chase to 164 in 20 overs, but they fell short at 152/9.
Top Performers
Dolphins
- Marques Ackerman – 92 (74)
- Slade van Staden – 64 (79)
- Andile Simelane – 4/29
- Imran Tahir – 2/10
Titans
- Duan Jansen – 3/54
- Andile Phehlukwayo – 26
- Gerald Coetzee – 20
- Duan Jansen – 23*
Match 9: DP World Lions vs Dafabet Warriors
Result: Match abandoned (Rain)
No play was possible due to the rain.
Both teams shared 2 points.
