WAR vs NCH Dream11 Prediction — Match 28, CSA T20 Challenge 2026 Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

WAR vs NCH Match Details — Match 28

The CSA T20 Challenge moves to St George's Park in Gqeberha, where hosts Warriors take on Northern Cape Heat in Pool A. Warriors come in after a 35-run win over Limpopo at the same ground. They posted 175/4, with Jordan Hermann hitting 70 off 45, and restricted Limpopo to 140/8. Their opening game was a seven-wicket loss to North West. Northern Cape have a lot to make up for. They were bowled out for 135 in 16.4 overs while chasing 240 against Dolphins and lost by 104 runs. Their other game, against Border, was abandoned. Warriors look clearly stronger on paper.

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WAR vs NCH Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: CSA T20 Challenge 2026
• Match: WAR vs NCH (Match 28)
• Date: 08th October 2026
• Match Start Time: 09:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: St George's Park, Gqeberha
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: FanCode

WAR vs NCH Weather Report — Gqeberha Conditions

• Temperature: 17–21°C
• Rain Chances: 10%
• Humidity: 65%

Recent Performance – Last 2 Matches

Team WAR Form

Warriors Recent Form: L, W

Team NCH Form

Northern Cape Recent Form: NR, L

WAR vs NCH Head-to-Head Record — Last 2 Matches 

WAR vs NCH — St George's Park Pitch Report

The surface at the George's Park is balanced. Fast bowlers get early help from pace and bounce, and batters can score freely once set. This is only the third fixture at the ground this season. One was abandoned, and the other was won by the side setting the target (Warriors, 175/4). Over the last 10 T20s at the venue, chasing sides have had a slight edge. A score of 165+ should be competitive.

• Win Batting First: 40%

• Win Bowling First: 60%

• Best Suited For: Pace (55%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 157

• Average 2nd Innings: 140

WAR vs NCH Toss Prediction

The ground favours chasing historically, but Warriors set a target and won here last time. With a clear sky and little rain risk, captains could go either way.

Prediction: Warriors to win the toss and opt to bowl first.

WAR vs NCH Probable Playing 11 Today

Warriors (WAR) Probable 11:

Jordan Hermann, Sibonelo Makhanya, Matthew de Villiers (c), JP King, Patrick Kruger, Jean du Plessis (wk), Andile Mokgakane, Thomas Kaber, Beuran Hendricks, Wesley Bedja, Kerwin Mungroo

Northern Cape (NCH) Probable 11:

Gerhardus Maree, Nonelela Yikha, Kyle Joshua Jacobs, Tahir Isaacs (wk), Blake Simpson, Romano Terblanche, Jordan Neil, Ruan van Rooyen, Tshepo Ntuli (c), Johannes van Dyk, Odirile Modimokoane

WAR vs NCH Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks

Best WAR Players for Dream11 —  Match 28     

Best NCH Players for Dream11 —  Match 28      

WAR vs NCH Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — Match 28   

• Jordan Hermann ©: The standout performer in Warriors' last win, with 70 off 45 balls and strong form at the top. 
• Kyle Jacobs ©: A differential captain choice who gets involved with both bat and ball for Northern Cape.  
• Patrick Kruger (vc): Contributes with bat and ball for the stronger side. 
• Jordan Neil (vc): Quick-scoring batter who can attack the Warriors' bowling.  

WAR vs NCH (Free-to-Play) GL Team Suggestion

Dream11 Team: G Tarr, Jordan Hermann, Matthew de Villiers, Jordan Neil, Kyle Jacobs (C), Patrick Kruger (VC), JP King, Romano Terblanche, Beuran Hendricks, Duanne Olivier, Johannes van Dyk.

WAR vs NCH (Free-to-Play) SL Team Suggestion 

 

Dream11 Team: Ronan Hermann, Jordan Hermann (C), Matthew de Villiers, Jordan Neil (VC), Kyle Jacobs, Patrick Kruger, JP King, Romano Terblanche, Beuran Hendricks, Duanne Olivier, Johannes van Dyk.

WAR vs NCH Dream11 prediction GL & SL team 

Warriors vs Northern Cape Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Warriors are the stronger side on form. They won their last completed match, have an in-form top order, and are playing at home. Northern Cape's batting collapsed against Dolphins and they must tighten up against the new ball. In Small Leagues, back the Warriors core with Jordan Hermann as captain. For Grand Leagues, a differential captain such as Kyle Jacobs adds variety.

Prediction: Warriors (WAR) to win.

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