Our Northern Cape vs Limpopo match prediction favours Northern Cape, who hold a 54% win probability against 46% for Limpo. Neither side arrives in form, as Limpopo have lost all five of their last five and NCAPE have lost three of five with two games abandoned, but a slightly stronger predicted total tilts this one toward Northern Cape. This preview covers the pitch, weather, playing XI, squads, fantasy cricket tips and a full NCAPE vs Limpo prediction table for Pool B at Diamond Oval, Kimberley.
Northern Cape vs Limpopo Match Details
Match | Northern Cape vs Limpopo | Pool B | CSA Pro20 Cup |
Date | 13/10/2026 (Tuesday) |
Time | BDT 5:00 PM / PKT 4:00 PM / INR 4:30 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Diamond Oval, Kimberley |
Recent performance | Northern Cape – L A A L L, Limpopo – L L L L L |
NCAPE vs Limpo CSA Pro20 Cup 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
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Northern Cape vs Limpopo Toss Prediction
Northern Cape are tipped to win the toss and bat first. Neither side has won recently, nor their latest matches were low-scoring affairs (83/9 and 128/6), so posting a total first eases the burden on the bowling attack. No pitch or dew notes were provided, but any dew would help chasers, so batting first demands a competitive score.
Diamond Oval, Kimberley Pitch Report
Surface details for Diamond Oval were not supplied, so this pitch report leans on recent scoring. Northern Cape were held to 83/9 at Gqeberha, and Limpopo made 128/6 at Polokwane before South Western Districts chased it down with three balls left. Batters have struggled to dominate lately, so a total around 160 to 170 could prove competitive here.
Weather Report
Temperature and dew figures were not provided, so this weather report stays general. Heat can affect how long bowlers sustain their pace, while dew can make the ball slippery later in an innings. Captains will read conditions on the day, though Northern Cape are expected to bat first and trust their lineup to post a total their attack can defend.
NCAPE vs Limpo Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 5 |
Northern Cape Won | 2 |
Limpopo Won | 2 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 1 |
First-ever Fixture | October 2, 2022 |
Most-recent Fixture | November 5, 2025 |
Northern Cape vs Limpopo Team Preview & Squads
Northern Cape
Tshepo Ntuli captains Northern Cape into this preview with a clear task: stop the slide. NCAPE have lost three of their last five, with two abandonments, and were limited to 83/9 by Warriors on October 8, so Ntuli’s tactical calls and bowling changes will be under the microscope.
Gerhardus Maree is the key batter, and Liam Doherty is tipped as the top run-scorer and leading six-hitter. The order needs to rebuild after the Gqeberha collapse, where Warriors chased 84 in 11 overs with 54 balls to spare. Steve Stolk, Blake Simpson and Tahir Isaacs offer depth in the squad for a steadier platform.
Orapeleng Motlhoaring looks like the bowler to watch, and Johannes van Dyk is tipped to finish with the most wickets. No key all-rounder was named, so the attack will need to share the load, and defending a modest total against a Limpopo side that made 128/6 will be the real test.
Northern Cape Squads
Nonelela Yikha, Steve Stolk, Blake Simpson, Gerhardus Maree, Tahir Isaacs, Romano Terblanche, Johannes van Dyk, Tshepo Ntuli, Odirile Modimokoane, Kyle Joshua Jacobs, Ronan Hermann
Limpopo
Ernest Kemm captains Limpopo and is also the key batter and key all-rounder, so he carries the side on several fronts. Limpo have lost five in a row, which puts pressure on the leader, yet their narrow miss against South Western Districts, where the chase ended with three balls left, shows they are not far off.
Kemm is predicted to top the run charts and hit the most sixes. In that Polokwane defeat Limpopo posted 128/6, a total that was only just chased down, so the batting needs a few more runs from the middle order. Tylor Trenoweth, Christoffel Klijnhans and Atwell Mokgoloboto are available to share the scoring.
Don Radebe is the key bowler, and Marcello Piedt is predicted as the leading wicket-taker. With Shelton Ngobeni, Liam Peters and Abdullah Bayoumy also in the squad, the attack has options, and it kept South Western Districts under pressure until the final over.
Limpopo Squads
Tylor Trenoweth, Christoffel Klijnhans, Atwell Mokgoloboto, Ernest Kemm, Shelton Ngobeni, Don Radebe, Marcello Piedt, Liam Peters, Irvin Modimokoane, Lesego Kokohlabana, Patoona Maphekgola, Abdullah Bayoumy, Kyle Landsberg
NCAPE vs Limpo Prediction
Event | Northern Cape | Limpopo |
Toss Winner | Northern Cape | – |
Player of the Match | Liam Doherty | – |
Top Run Scorer | Liam Doherty | Ernest Kemm |
Top Wicket Taker | Johannes van Dyk | Marcello Piedt |
Most Sixes | Liam Doherty | Ernest Kemm |
Predicted Score | 170+ | 160+ |
Win Probability | 54% | 46% |
Northern Cape vs Limpopo Winning Prediction
Our final Northern Cape vs Limpopo match prediction backs Northern Cape with a 54% win probability, against 46% for Limpo. Limpopo’s five-match losing run and NCAPE’s slightly higher predicted score give them a narrow edge, though a level 2-2 head-to-head means nothing is settled. Who do you back in Pool B? Share your pick and follow JeetBuzz for more updates, stats and expert analysis.
FAQ: CSA Pro20 Cup 2026 Pool B
What time does NCAPE vs Limpo start in India?
The match starts at 4:30 PM IST on October 13, 2026.
Where can viewers in the USA and Canada watch the match?
The match is available to steam live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Who are the captains for NCAPE vs Limpo?
Tshepo Ntuli captains Northern Cape and Ernest Kemm captains Limpopo.