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KNG vs RNO Fantasy Team- Match Details
ournament: CSA Pro T20 Cup 2026
Match: 52nd Match
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Time: 9:30 PM IST (6:00 PM local time)
Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Home Team: Knights
Away Team: Mpumalanga Rhinos
Both teams won their last game against South Africa Emerging. The Knights ended a run of four defeats with a 54 run win on Sunday. The Rhinos chased 154 on Thursday thanks to 80 not out from Ruben du Toit.
Recent Form
Knights:
- 18 Oct vs SA Emerging, Pretoria: Won by 54 runs. Knights 206/6, SA Emerging 152/6. Jonathan Bird 97 off 46, Gihahn Cloete 41 off 34, Cole Abrahams 29 not out off 15, Wian Ruthven 20 off 10. Tiaan van Vuuren 2/27, Dane Piedt 2/29.
- 14 Oct vs Eastern Storm, Bloemfontein: Lost by 18 runs. Eastern Storm 186/6, Knights 168/8. Malusi Siboto 36 off 29, Dane Piedt 22 off 14.
- Lost to Tuskers (151/6 vs 155/3) and Titans (143 all out vs 267/3) at home before that.
Mpumalanga Rhinos:
- 22 Oct vs SA Emerging, White River: Won by 5 wickets. SA Emerging 153 all out, Rhinos 158/5 in 19.4 overs. Ruben du Toit 80 not out off 55, Garnett Tarr 36 off 32. Smangaliso Nhlebela 4/23, Thabile Hlatuka 2/28, Themba Maupa 2/11.
- Lost to Boland Rocks (102 all out vs 141/6) and Western Province (111 all out vs 136/7) before that.
Points Table
We could not find an official points table for this season. The Knights have won one of their last five games, and the Rhinos two of their last five.
KNG vs RNO Head To Head
The Knights won the last T20 between these sides in 2024 by a big margin. Knights 168/7, Rhinos 97 all out.
KNG vs RNO Squads
Knights (XI from their last game): Jonathan Bird, Gihahn Cloete, Lesego Senokwane, Wian Ruthven, Cole Abrahams, Ross Boast, Tiaan van Vuuren, Seth Fledermaus, Mbongiseni Mhlanga, Malusi Siboto, Dane Piedt
Mpumalanga Rhinos (XI from their last game): Yassar Cook, Ruben du Toit, Muhammed Mayet, Garnett Tarr, Benjamin van Niekerk, Bryn Brokensha, Thabile Hlatuka, Smangaliso Nhlebela, Jon Hinrichsen, Tetelo Maphaka, Themba Maupa
We could not confirm either captain or wicketkeeper from the scorecards, so check the toss. Crex also lists Knights names like Jacques Snyman, Isaac Dikgale and Ruan Haasbroek, but they did not play in the win on Sunday.
Pitch Report
The Knights have played three home games at Mangaung Oval this season. The scores were 186/6 vs 168/8, 151/6 vs 155/3, and 267/3 vs 143 all out. The team batting first won two of those three games.
For fantasy, pick the top order batters. Bird and Cloete made 138 between them on Sunday. Around 175 looks like a good total, and batting first looks like the better call.
Weather Report
It will be a warm and sunny day in Bloemfontein, with a high of about 30°C. There is only a 10% chance of rain, so a full game is likely.
Probable Playing XIs
Knights: Jonathan Bird, Gihahn Cloete, Lesego Senokwane, Wian Ruthven, Cole Abrahams, Ross Boast, Tiaan van Vuuren, Seth Fledermaus, Mbongiseni Mhlanga, Malusi Siboto, Dane Piedt
Mpumalanga Rhinos: Yassar Cook, Ruben du Toit, Muhammed Mayet, Garnett Tarr, Benjamin van Niekerk, Bryn Brokensha, Thabile Hlatuka, Smangaliso Nhlebela, Jon Hinrichsen, Tetelo Maphaka, Themba Maupa
Both XIs are from their last game. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Jonathan Bird (KNG, batter): 97 off 46 against SA Emerging on Sunday.
- Ruben du Toit (RNO, batter): 80 not out off 55 to win the game on Thursday.
- Smangaliso Nhlebela (RNO, bowler): 4/23 in four overs on Thursday.
- Tiaan van Vuuren (KNG, all rounder): 2/27 in four overs on Sunday.
- Gihahn Cloete (KNG, batter): 41 on Sunday and 39 off 25 against Titans.
- Cole Abrahams (KNG, all rounder): 29 not out off 15 at the finish on Sunday.
- Garnett Tarr (RNO, batter): 36 off 32 on Thursday and took two catches.
KNG vs RNO Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Gihahn Cloete (or the keeper named at the toss)
Batters: Jonathan Bird, Ruben du Toit (C), Garnett Tarr, Wian Ruthven
All rounders: Tiaan van Vuuren (Vc), Cole Abrahams
Bowlers: Smangaliso Nhlebela, Dane Piedt, Malusi Siboto, Thabile Hlatuka
Captain: Ruben du Toit. He made 80 not out on Thursday.
Vice captain: Tiaan van Vuuren. An all rounder who took 2/27 on Sunday.
KNG vs RNO Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Gihahn Cloete (or the keeper named at the toss)
Batters: Jonathan Bird, Ruben du Toit, Muhammed Mayet
All rounders: Cole Abrahams (C), Tiaan van Vuuren, Bryn Brokensha, Mbongiseni Mhlanga
Bowlers: Smangaliso Nhlebela (Vc), Themba Maupa, Dane Piedt
Captain: Cole Abrahams. An all rounder who hit 29 not out off 15. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Smangaliso Nhlebela. 4/23 on Thursday.
Differentials: Themba Maupa took 2/11 in two overs on Thursday. Mbongiseni Mhlanga took 1/17 in two overs on Sunday.
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Match Prediction
The Knights made 206 on Sunday and are at home, but they have lost all three home games this season. The Rhinos’ batting is weaker, with two totals under 115 in their last three games. Our pick is the Knights to win, but it should be close.
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KNG vs RNO Fantasy Team: FAQs
Who will win Knights vs Mpumalanga Rhinos today?
The Knights have the stronger batting and won the last meeting easily. We pick the Knights.
What is the KNG vs RNO Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Ruben du Toit as captain and Tiaan van Vuuren as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Cole Abrahams as captain and Smangaliso Nhlebela as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein?
Scores this season have ranged from 143 to 267, and the team batting first won two of the last three games. Around 175 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Knights vs Mpumalanga Rhinos?
Both teams should keep the XI from their last win. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for KNG vs RNO?
Jonathan Bird and Ruben du Toit are the best batting picks. Tiaan van Vuuren and Cole Abrahams are the best all rounder picks.
What time does Knights vs Mpumalanga Rhinos start?
The match starts at 9:30 PM IST on Saturday, 24 October 2026. That is 6:00 PM local time in Bloemfontein.
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