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ES vs TUS Fantasy Team – Match Details
Match: Eastern Storm vs KwaZulu Natal Inland
Tournament: CSA Pro T20 Cup 2026
Match: 48th Match
Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Time: 4:30 PM IST (1:00 PM local time)
Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Home Team: Eastern Storm
Away Team: KwaZulu Natal Inland Tuskers
Both teams have had a tough season, with just one win each from their last four games. Eastern Storm come in after beating Knights last week. The Tuskers lost to Titans but put up 183, with Chad Laycock taking six wickets.
Recent Form
Eastern Storm:
- 14 Oct vs Knights, Bloemfontein: Won by 18 runs. Eastern Storm 186/6, Knights 168/8. Jurie Snyman 95 off 45 and 4/16, Kabelo Sekhukhune 38 off 23.
- 11 Oct vs Titans, Centurion: Lost. Titans 260/4, Eastern Storm 161/7.
- vs Boland, Paarl: Lost in a super over after both teams made 164.
- 6 Oct vs Western Province: Lost by 9 wickets. Eastern Storm 130/7.
KwaZulu Natal Inland Tuskers:
- 13 Oct vs Titans, Pietermaritzburg: Lost by 21 runs. Titans 204 all out, Tuskers 183/6. Michael Erlank 56 off 33, Jack Lees 34 off 23, Chad Laycock 31 not out and 6/26.
- 7 Oct vs Knights: Won by 7 wickets. Knights 151/6, Tuskers 155/3.
- 4 Oct vs Boland, Pietermaritzburg: Lost by 63 runs. Boland 187/5, Tuskers 124 all out.
Points Table
We could not find an official points table for this season. Both teams have one win from their last four games.
ES vs TUS Head To Head
Crex shows only one recent T20 meeting: Eastern Storm 180/5 beat the Tuskers (151/8) in the 2022 CSA T20 Cup.
Squads
Eastern Storm (players used this season): Christopher Britz (C), Ronan Herrmann (WK), Kabelo Sekhukhune, Jurie Snyman, Dewan Marais, Juan Lubbe, Brayden Hicks, Aryan Gopalan, Amaan Khan, Tumelo Simelane, Chad Classen, Thabiso Lekhoana, Martin Khumalo
KwaZulu Natal Inland Tuskers (players used this season): Cameron Shekleton (C & WK), Jack Lees, Matthew Urquhart, Gareth Dukes, Malcolm Nofal, Michael Erlank, Chad Laycock, Bamanye Xenxe, Liyema Waqu, Kagiso Rapulana, Parth Patel, Ludwig Kaestner, Thandolwami Ndlovu, Ziyaad Abrahams
Pitch Report
Willowmoore Park in Benoni has a quick outfield and usually helps batters, but we could not find recent men’s T20 scores here. Both teams have been scoring around 160 to 185 in their good games.
With a 1 PM start, the pitch should be at its best for batting early. For fantasy, take the top order batters and the bowlers who bowl at the death. Around 175 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
Benoni should be warm and mostly dry on Thursday afternoon. Check the forecast near the toss in case of an afternoon storm.
Probable Playing XIs
Eastern Storm: Kabelo Sekhukhune, Ronan Herrmann (WK), Christopher Britz (C), Jurie Snyman, Dewan Marais, Juan Lubbe, Aryan Gopalan, Amaan Khan, Tumelo Simelane, Chad Classen, Thabiso Lekhoana
KwaZulu Natal Inland Tuskers: Jack Lees, Matthew Urquhart, Gareth Dukes, Cameron Shekleton (C & WK), Malcolm Nofal, Michael Erlank, Chad Laycock, Bamanye Xenxe, Liyema Waqu, Kagiso Rapulana, Parth Patel
These are the XIs from each team’s last game. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Jurie Snyman (ES, all rounder): 95 off 45 with 8 sixes and 4/16 against Knights. The best pick in this game.
- Chad Laycock (TUS, all rounder): 6/26 and 31 not out against Titans.
- Michael Erlank (TUS, all rounder): 56 off 33 against Titans.
- Kabelo Sekhukhune (ES, batter): 38 off 23 against Knights. Opens the batting.
- Jack Lees (TUS, batter): 34 off 23 against Titans. Opens the batting.
- Ronan Herrmann (ES, wicketkeeper): Two catches, a stumping and a run out against Knights.
- Amaan Khan (ES, bowler): 1/34 against Knights and bowls his full four overs.
ES vs TUS Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Ronan Herrmann, Cameron Shekleton
Batters: Kabelo Sekhukhune, Jack Lees
All rounders: Jurie Snyman (C), Chad Laycock (Vc), Michael Erlank, Malcolm Nofal
Bowlers: Chad Classen, Amaan Khan, Gareth Dukes
Captain: Jurie Snyman. An all rounder who made 95 and took 4/16 in his last game.
Vice captain: Chad Laycock. An all rounder who took 6/26 and made 31 not out in his last game.
ES vs TUS Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Ronan Herrmann
Batters: Kabelo Sekhukhune, Jack Lees, Christopher Britz
All rounders: Chad Laycock, Michael Erlank (C), Jurie Snyman (Vc), Juan Lubbe
Bowlers: Thabiso Lekhoana, Bamanye Xenxe, Parth Patel
Captain: Michael Erlank. An all rounder who made 56 off 33 last game. Fewer people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Jurie Snyman. 95 runs and four wickets in his last game.
Differentials: Thabiso Lekhoana took a wicket against Knights. Bamanye Xenxe took 1/35 and made 8 not out against Titans. Christopher Britz is the Eastern Storm captain and bats in the top three.
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Match Prediction
Both teams have struggled this season, but Eastern Storm are coming off a win and have Jurie Snyman in great form with bat and ball. The Tuskers batted well against Titans and have Laycock’s bowling. Eastern Storm have the edge after their win last week. Our pick is Eastern Storm to win.
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ES vs TUS Fantasy Team FAQs
Who will win Eastern Storm vs Tuskers today?
Eastern Storm won their last game and have Jurie Snyman in top form. We pick Eastern Storm.
What is the ES vs TUS Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Jurie Snyman as captain and Chad Laycock as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Michael Erlank as captain and Jurie Snyman as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Willowmoore Park, Benoni?
It usually helps batters with a quick outfield. Around 175 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Eastern Storm vs Tuskers?
Both teams should keep the XI from their last game, with Christopher Britz leading Eastern Storm and Cameron Shekleton leading the Tuskers. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for ES vs TUS?
Jurie Snyman, Chad Laycock and Michael Erlank are the best all rounder picks. Kabelo Sekhukhune and Jack Lees are also strong options.
What time does Eastern Storm vs Tuskers start?
The match starts at 4:30 PM IST on Thursday, 22 October 2026. That is 1:00 PM local time in Benoni.
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