What was Daniel Smith's performance in the CSA T20 Challenge match?

Daniel Smith scored a swashbuckling 80 off just 26 balls to lead Western Province to a four-wicket victory over North West Dragons.

How did Boland perform in their opening CSA T20 Challenge match?

Boland edged the Lions by eight runs at the Wanderers, defending a modest 138-run total thanks to Lehan Botha's 42 and Ferisco Adams' 35-run blitz.

What will be an interesting subplot when Western Province and Boland meet next?

The duel between Boland's Akhona Mnyaka, who removed the Lions' top three batters, and Western Province's Daniel Smith could be a key storyline.

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Swashbuckling 80 Propels Western Province to T20 Challenge Victory

4 Nov

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Summary

Daniel Smith's 80 off 26 balls leads Western Province to victory
Bowlers set up the win, with Valentine Kitime's 50 off 29 balls
Boland also win their opening match against the Lions

Swashbuckling 80 Propels Western Province to T20 Challenge Victory

On November 4, 2025, Daniel Smith led Western Province to a four-wicket victory over North West Dragons in the opening match of the CSA T20 Challenge at Newlands. Smith's swashbuckling 80 off just 26 balls was the highlight of the chase, as Province successfully chased down the Dragons' 187/5.

The win was set up by the Province bowlers, with Valentine Kitime striking 50 off 29 balls at the top of the order. Juan James also contributed an unbeaten 25 off 16 balls as Province reached their target with 19 balls to spare.

Elsewhere, Boland also got off to a winning start, edging the Lions by eight runs at the Wanderers. Lehan Botha's 42 off 36 balls and Ferisco Adams' 35-run blitz helped Boland defend a modest 138-run total, with Akhona Mnyaka's exceptional new-ball spell removing the Lions' top three batters.