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Match Information: ES vs SA-E Fantasy Team
Tournament: CSA Pro T20 Cup 2026
Match: Eastern Storm vs South Africa Emerging
Match Number: 53rd Match
Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Time: 4:30 PM IST
Local Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni, South Africa
Home Team: Eastern Storm
Away Team: South Africa Emerging
Both teams are struggling. Eastern Storm have won one of their last five games. SA Emerging have lost all five of theirs, though they have come close in a few. Eastern Storm are at home after losing to Tuskers off the last ball on Thursday.
Recent Form
Eastern Storm:
- 22 Oct vs Tuskers, Benoni: Lost by 5 wickets off the last ball. Eastern Storm 149/9, Tuskers 150/5. Ronan Hermann 51 off 34, Jurie Snyman 31 off 25. Thabiso Lekhoana 2/24, Chad Classen 1/24.
- 14 Oct vs Knights, Bloemfontein: Won by 18 runs. Eastern Storm 186/6, Knights 168/8. Chad Classen 1/31, Amaan Khan 1/34.
- Lost to Titans (161/7 vs 260/4), Boland Rocks (in a super over) and Western Province before that.
SA Emerging:
- 22 Oct vs Mpumalanga Rhinos, White River: Lost by 5 wickets. SA Emerging 153 all out, Rhinos 158/5 in 19.4 overs. Armaan Manack 65 off 42, Schalk Engelbrecht 34 off 20.
- 18 Oct vs Knights, Pretoria: Lost by 54 runs. Knights 206/6, SA Emerging 152/6. Markus Bakker 4 wickets.
- Lost to Boland Rocks, Titans and Western Province before that.
Points Table
We could not find an official points table for this season. Eastern Storm have one win in their last five games, and SA Emerging have none.
ES vs SA-E Head To Head
Crex does not show a recent head to head record between these two sides.
ES vs SA-E Squads
Eastern Storm (players used in their recent games): Kabelo Sekhukhune, Ronan Hermann, Christopher Britz, Jurie Snyman, Dewan Marais, Juan Lubbe, Aryan Gopalan, Amaan Khan, Tumelo Simelane, Chad Classen, Thabiso Lekhoana, Brayden Hicks, Martin Khumalo
SA Emerging (XI from their last game): Adnaan Lagadien, Armaan Manack, Kamo Phiri, Joshua van Biljon, Divan de Villiers, Markus Bakker, Bandile Mbatha, Schalk Engelbrecht, Conrad Mouton, Ayabonga Tongo, Zakwan Patel
Christopher Britz captains Eastern Storm and Ronan Hermann keeps wicket. Schalk Engelbrecht captained SA Emerging and Kamo Phiri kept wicket in their last game.
Pitch Report
Willowmoore Park has given low scores lately. In Thursday’s game here, Eastern Storm made 149/9 and Tuskers chased it off the last ball. In the two women’s T20Is before that, the team batting first won with 155/6 and 144/7.
For fantasy, pick the openers and bowlers who bowl in the death overs. Around 155 looks like a good total, and batting first has won two of the last three games here.
Weather Report
It will be hot and sunny in Benoni, with a high of about 30°C. There is only a 5% chance of rain, so a full game is likely.
Probable Playing XIs
Eastern Storm: Kabelo Sekhukhune, Ronan Hermann (wk), Christopher Britz (c), Jurie Snyman, Dewan Marais, Juan Lubbe, Aryan Gopalan, Amaan Khan, Tumelo Simelane, Chad Classen, Thabiso Lekhoana
SA Emerging: Adnaan Lagadien, Armaan Manack, Kamo Phiri (wk), Joshua van Biljon, Divan de Villiers, Markus Bakker, Bandile Mbatha, Schalk Engelbrecht (c), Conrad Mouton, Ayabonga Tongo, Zakwan Patel
SA Emerging’s XI is the one that played on Thursday. Eastern Storm’s XI is built from their recent games. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Ronan Hermann (ES, wicketkeeper): 51 off 34 on Thursday and 54 against Boland earlier in the season. Opens the batting.
- Armaan Manack (SA-E, batter): 65 off 42 against Rhinos on Thursday.
- Markus Bakker (SA-E, all rounder): 4 wickets against Knights and 15 off 8 with the bat on Thursday.
- Thabiso Lekhoana (ES, all rounder): 2/24 against Tuskers on Thursday.
- Jurie Snyman (ES, all rounder): 31 off 25 and a wicket on Thursday.
- Schalk Engelbrecht (SA-E, all rounder): 34 off 20 against Rhinos. Captain.
- Chad Classen (ES, bowler): A wicket in each of his last two games.
ES vs SA-E Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Ronan Hermann (C)
Batters: Armaan Manack, Christopher Britz, Kabelo Sekhukhune
All rounders: Markus Bakker (Vc), Jurie Snyman, Thabiso Lekhoana, Schalk Engelbrecht
Bowlers: Chad Classen, Amaan Khan, Conrad Mouton
Captain: Ronan Hermann. He made 51 off 34 on Thursday and gets keeping points too.
Vice captain: Markus Bakker. An all rounder who took 4 wickets against Knights.
ES vs SA-E Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Ronan Hermann, Kamo Phiri
Batters: Armaan Manack (Vc), Juan Lubbe
All rounders: Thabiso Lekhoana (C), Jurie Snyman, Markus Bakker, Tumelo Simelane
Bowlers: Chad Classen, Ayabonga Tongo, Zakwan Patel
Captain: Thabiso Lekhoana. An all rounder who took 2/24 on Thursday. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Armaan Manack. 65 off 42 against Rhinos.
Differentials: Tumelo Simelane took a wicket on Thursday. Zakwan Patel took a wicket against Rhinos.
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Match Prediction
Eastern Storm are at home and nearly beat Tuskers on Thursday. SA Emerging have lost all five games, but they have scored 150 or more in most of them. Our pick is Eastern Storm to win at home.
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FAQs – ES vs SA-E Fantasy Team
Who will win Eastern Storm vs SA Emerging today?
Eastern Storm are at home and SA Emerging have lost their last five games. We pick Eastern Storm.
What is the ES vs SA-E Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Ronan Hermann as captain and Markus Bakker as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Thabiso Lekhoana as captain and Armaan Manack as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Willowmoore Park, Benoni?
Scores of around 150 have been common here, and the team batting first won two of the last three games. Around 155 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Eastern Storm vs SA Emerging?
SA Emerging should keep the XI from Thursday. Eastern Storm should keep most of the side that lost to Tuskers. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for ES vs SA-E?
Ronan Hermann and Armaan Manack are the best batting picks. Markus Bakker and Thabiso Lekhoana are the best all rounder picks.
What time does Eastern Storm vs SA Emerging start?
The match starts at 4:30 PM IST on Sunday, 25 October 2026. That is 1:00 PM local time in Benoni.
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