Who Makes the Limpopo vs SWD Playing XI in Match 22 of CSA T20 Challenge 2026?

Match 22 | CSA T20 Challenge 2026 | Polokwane Cricket Club Ground | 7 October 2026

Limpopo are expected to repeat the eleven that lost to Warriors, while SWD are projected to lean on batting depth, with Valli leading the side and Malan at the top. Neither side has reported an injury or a franchise call-up, which keeps both selections stable. The one real question sits in the SWD attack, where a bowler who took two wickets last time is missing from the projected list. Here is how both sides are likely to line up and where the doubts sit.

Squad Selection Looks Settled for Both

Neither camp has reported an injury concern or a franchise call-up. Limpopo have 14 names in their group, though the official list has not been confirmed: Kemm, Trenoweth, Klijnhans, Peters, Bayoumy, Mokgoloboto, Piedt, Radebe, Modimokoane, Ngobeni, Mayes, Vieira, du Plooy and Kokohlabana. With no absences reported, the core of last time is likely to hold.

SWD have 14 contracted players: Alder, Cele, Hansen, Momberg, Moletsane, Engelbrecht, Valli, Malan, van Staden, Sadler, Maloka, Kitshini, Mpungose and Richter. They lost Van Heerden to Knights, Terblanche to Boland and Jacobs to Northern Cape, and Malan joined the group. Malan joining softens the loss of those three.

Limpopo vs SWD Playing XI T20 Challenge 2026

Limpopo are expected to repeat the side that lost to Warriors by 35 runs on 29 September, when they made 140/8 against 175/4. The batting positions in the table follow the listing order of that eleven, so treat the order as indicative rather than confirmed. Repeating a side that lost heavily is a calculated risk, though changes after a single game would be hasty.

Kemm and Trenoweth head the list, with Klijnhans and Bayoumy next. Bayoumy, Mokgoloboto, Piedt, Radebe and Kemm give the group five all-rounders, which explains why the lineup leans toward depth over specialists. Mayes is the only player in the table without a listed role.

Piedt Leads a Stretched Bowling Mix

Against Warriors, Piedt bowled three overs for 38 and took 2 wickets, Mayes went for 32 from four without a wicket, and Mokgoloboto conceded 18 from three. Mayes in particular bowled a full allocation of four overs without reward.

Those returns suggest the bowling is the soft spot in a repeated side. Piedt wickets came at a cost, and with the same eleven expected back, the bowling load looks like the main pressure point for Limpopo. Peters, du Plooy and Kokohlabana sit in the squad without having played last time, so options exist if the selectors want a change.

Valli Leads a Batting-Heavy Projection

The projected SWD side opens with Valli, the captain, and Malan, with Engelbrecht, van Staden and Moletsane next, a top five built almost entirely on batting, which gives SWD a heavy dose of strokeplay up front. This projection comes from one outlook only, so it carries less certainty than a confirmed list.

Maloka and Hansen are both listed as wicketkeepers, and Alder, Sadler, Momberg and Cele form the bowling group. The projection leaves out Kitshini, who took 2 wickets for 12 runs from three overs against Border, and that omission looks like the biggest call to watch.

Three Meetings Show a Narrow Split

Limpopo led the domestic T20 record 2-1 across three confirmed meetings. They won by 36 runs on 27 March 2024 and by 6 wickets on 28 September 2024, before SWD won on 25 October 2025 by a margin that has not been confirmed.

Both teams hold selection questions, and the Limpopo vs SWD playing XI T20 Challenge 2026 picture will only settle at the toss. Expect Limpopo to stay loyal to the eleven that lost, and expect SWD to decide whether Kitshini earns a place.

Would you keep Kitshini out of the SWD side after his 2 for 12 against Border? Tell us your eleven in the comments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is in the predicted Limpopo XI for Match 22?

Limpopo are expected to repeat the XI that lost to Warriors by 35 runs. Kemm and Trenoweth head the list again, with Klijnhans, Bayoumy and Ngobeni following in the middle order.

Who is in the predicted SWD XI for Match 22?

SWD are projected to field Valli, Malan, Engelbrecht, van Staden and Moletsane in the top five. Maloka and Hansen are the two wicketkeepers listed, with Alder, Sadler, Momberg and Cele completing the bowling.

Which all-rounders does Limpopo have in the squad?

Bayoumy, Mokgoloboto, Piedt, Radebe and Kemm are the all-rounders in the Limpopo group. Piedt took 2 wickets for 38 runs from three overs against Warriors, while Mokgoloboto went for 18 in three overs.

What time does the Limpopo and SWD match start?

Play starts at 1:00 PM SAST, which is 4:30 PM IST. That equals 11:00 GMT and 5:00 PM in Bangladesh, and the game is at Polokwane Cricket Club Ground.

Where can you watch the Limpopo and SWD match?

No broadcaster has been confirmed for this fixture. Earlier editions were shown on SuperSport in South Africa and FanCode in India, so those are the likeliest options.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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