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Warriors enter this new season as defending champions, having won last season’s final against Boland Rocks. They have won four of their last five matches, a run that also includes the final win itself. North West Dragons had a difficult campaign last season, winning just two of their last five matches shown. This is the tournament opener for both sides. With both teams starting a new campaign, the WAR vs NWD Fantasy Team will be an important focus for fantasy cricket players.
WAR vs NWD Match Details
Match: Warriors vs North West Dragons
Match Number: 1st T20
Tournament: CSA T20 Challenge 2026
Date: Friday, 25 September 2026
Time: 12:00 PM Local Time
Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion
Live Streaming: YouTube
A Note On The Squad List
Crex’s combined squad listing for this match does not clearly separate which players belong to which side. A small number of names can be confirmed with confidence from recent seasons: Jordan Hermann has represented Warriors since his T20 debut for the franchise in 2022, while Gideon Peters and Kerwin Mungroo have both featured for North West Dragons in recent squads. Beuran Hendricks and Duanne Olivier are both established South African international quicks who have appeared for various franchises. Beyond these names, the exact split for the rest of the list was not clear from the source, and the actual playing XIs should be confirmed at the toss.
Recent Form
Warriors have won four of their last five. They beat Boland Rocks in last season’s final, chasing 142 to reach 142/5, and beat Rocks again earlier in that campaign, along with wins over Tuskers and Lions. Their one defeat in that stretch came against Rocks in the Qualifier.
North West Dragons have won two of their last five. Their sole win in that stretch came against Lions, and they lost to Titans, Dolphins and Western Province in their other recent matches.
WAR vs NWD Head To Head Record
Warriors lead the head to head 3-2 over the last five meetings shown. Warriors won the most recent meeting, the 18th match of the 2024-25 season, posting 221/5 and bowling North West out for 200. Before that, North West won the 52nd match of the 2024 season, chasing 145 to reach 146/4. Warriors won the 24th match of that same 2024 season, posting 186/5 against North West’s 162/9. Going back further, Warriors won the 24th match of the 2022-23 season, chasing 156 to reach 166/4, while North West won the 28th match of the 2022 season, chasing 159 to reach 169/5.
Team Comparison
Over their last 10 matches against all opposition, Warriors have won 60 percent, averaging 161 with a highest score of 209. North West Dragons have won just 30 percent in the same span, also averaging 161 but with a lower highest score of 200 and a higher lowest score of 124, suggesting a side that has been more consistent without ever posting a truly big total recently.
Pitch Report
SuperSport Park has recently hosted a West Indies vs South Africa T20I, where South Africa chased 221 to win in 17.3 overs, suggesting the ground can support high scoring matches under the right conditions.
Weather Report
Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check conditions closer to the toss for an updated picture.
Key Player Battles
Jordan Hermann vs North West’s bowling attack: Hermann has been a consistent presence for Warriors since his debut in 2022 and gives the side a reliable batting option.
Beuran Hendricks vs the opposition top order: Hendricks brings real international pace experience to this match, whichever side he features for, and his form with the new ball could set the tone early.
Duanne Olivier vs the opposition batting order: Olivier is another experienced international quick in this match, and his control could be important on a ground capable of producing big totals.
WAR vs NWD Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers: Jean du Plessis,
Batters: Matthew de Villiers, Jordan Hermann (C),
All-Rounders: Sibonelo Makhanya, Thomas Kaber (VC), Modiri Litheko, Patrick Kruger,
Bowlers: Beuran Hendricks, Kerwin Mungroo, Duanne Olivier, Gideon Peters,
Hermann is captain as a confirmed, experienced Warriors player with a long recent record at this level. Hendricks is vice captain as one of the more recognisable international bowlers in this match.
Given the uncertainty around the exact squad split for this specific fixture, treat this team with real caution and confirm the actual playing XIs before finalising your own selections.
Match Prediction
Warriors should have the edge here. They enter as defending champions on the back of a strong campaign, while North West Dragons had a more difficult season last time out.
North West will hope for a fresh start to open this new season, but Warriors’ recent title winning form gives them a real edge heading into this opener.
Warriors are the pick to start their title defence with a win.
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WAR vs NWD Fantasy Team FAQs
Q. Who will win the WAR vs NWD 1st match today?
A. Warriors are favoured. They enter this season as defending champions after winning last season’s final, while North West Dragons had a difficult campaign last time out.
Q. What is the head to head record between Warriors and North West Dragons?
A. Warriors lead 3-2 over the last five meetings shown, having won the most recent match, posting 221/5 and bowling North West out for 200.
Q. Is the full squad list confirmed for this match?
A. Not entirely. A handful of names can be confirmed with confidence, including Jordan Hermann for Warriors and Gideon Peters and Kerwin Mungroo for North West, but the exact XI for both sides should be confirmed at the toss.
Q. What is the WAR vs NWD Fantasy prediction for the 1st match?
A. Jordan Hermann is a solid captaincy pick given his confirmed recent record for Warriors. Beuran Hendricks is a strong option given his international bowling experience.
Q. Is there a rain threat for the WAR vs NWD match?
A. Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check closer to the toss for an updated picture.
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