Friday, 27 September 2024 – Johannesburg: Cricket fans, get ready to feel the heat of the Woza Nawe spirit as Cricket South Africa (CSA) officially announces the squads for the 2024/25 Division 1 T20 Challenge! The tournament, set to kick off today, promises an electrifying season of top-tier cricket, jam-packed with high-octane action, and a whole lot of fanfare.

This year’s T20 Challenge isn’t just about cricket—it’s about uniting fans across the nation for an unforgettable experience. The Woza Nawe campaign encourages everyone to "come along" and celebrate, as matchdays will feature more than just boundaries and wickets. Expect entertainment, community events, and a vibrant atmosphere at every ground!

The action kicks off in style with the defending champions, DP World Lions, taking on their fierce rivals, the Momentum Multiply Titans, in a classic Jukskei Derby at DP World Wanderers. The fire is sure to burn bright as these two cricket powerhouses lock horns in Johannesburg.

Saturday's showdown will see the Knights, newly promoted to Division 1, facing the Auto Investments North West Dragons at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. Can the Knights make a big statement in their return to the top flight?

Cape cricket fans are in for a treat on Sunday, with the World Sports Betting Western Province hosting the Goldrush Boland in a highly anticipated Cape derby. At the same time, the Dafabet Warriors are set to battle last season's runners-up, the Hollywoodbets Dolphins, at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.

The 2024/25 T20 Challenge isn't just a tournament—it's a celebration of community, spirit, and passion for the game. The Woza Nawe initiative invites everyone to join in the excitement, uniting fans and players under one banner.

So, whether you're at the stadium or tuning in from home, don’t miss out on what promises to be one of the most thrilling T20 seasons yet. Grab your tickets now at Cricket.co.za or at the stadiums, and get ready for a cricketing carnival!

T20 CHALLENGE SQUADS 2024/25

DP WORLD LIONS
Mitchell Van Buuren (Captain), Bjorn Fortuin, Codi Yusuf, Delano Potgieter, Evan Jones, Joshua Richards, Junaid Dawood, Khaya Fakude, Kwena Maphaka, Lubabelo Sipamla, Muhammad Manack, Rafeeq Patel, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Richard Seletswane, Tshepo Moreki, Wandile Makwetu, Zack Momberg, Zubayr Hamza, Connor Esterhuizen.

HOLLYWOODBETS DOLPHINS
Prenelan Subrayen (Captain), Marques Ackerman , Jon-Jon Smuts , Bryce Parsons , Eathan Bosch , Romashan Pillay, Khaya Zondo, Bradley Porteous, Slade Van Staden, Okuhle Cele, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith , Ottneil Baartman, Hanu Viljoen, Daryn Dupavillon, Tshepang Dithole, Banele Cele, Nqobani Mokoena, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj.

MOMENTUM MULTIPLY TITANS
Neil Brand (Captain), Junior Dala, Keegan Petersen, Ferreira Donovan, Joshua van Heerden, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Tshepo Ndwandwa, Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Corbin Bosch, Dayyaan Galiem, Lizaad Williams, Sibonelo Makhanya, Matthew Boast, Roelof van der Merwe, Jhedli van Briesies, Merrick Brett, Schalk Engelbrecht, Steve Stolk, Aiden Markram, Gerald Coetzee, Heinrich Klaasen, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi.

DAFABET WARRIORS
Matthew Breetzke (Captain), Alfred Mothoa, Anrich Nortje, Beyers Swanepoel, Sinethemba Qeshile, Patrick Kruger, Liam Alder, Tristan Stubbs, Diego Rosier, Jordan Hermann, Siya Plaatjie, Renaldo Meyer, Jiveshan Pillay, JP King, Andile Mokgakane, Siya Simetu, Nealan van Heerden, Matthew De Villiers, Duanne Olivier, Jean Du Plessis, Senuran Muthusamy, CJ King, Eathan Frosler, Jason Raubenheimer.

AUTO INVESTMENTS NORTH WEST DRAGONS
Wihan Lubbe (Captain) Rubi Hermann, Taheer Isaacs, Thamsanqa Khumalo, Matthew Kleinveldt, Lesiba Ngoepe, Ludwich Schuld, Ruan De Swardt, Caleb Seleka, Lutendo Tsanwani, Bamanye Xenxe, Meeka-Eel Prince, Odirile Modimokoane, Raynard Van Tonder, Mohammed Bulbulia, Gideon Peters , Achille Cloete, Janneman Malan, Marco Jansen, Duan Jansen, Migael Pretorius, Kerwin Mungroo.

GOLDRUSH BOLAND
Clyde Fortuin (Captain), Pieter Malan, Grant Roelofsen, Gavin Kaplan, Keith Dudgeon, Siyabonga Mahima, Ferisco Adams, Shaun von Berg, Imraan Manack, Michael Copeland, Aviwe Mgijima, Akhona Mnyaka, Blayde Capell, Ethan Cunningham, Ayabulela Gqamane, Jevano Baron, Nathan Jacobs, Lehan Botha.

WORLD SPORTS BETTING WESTERN PROVINCE
Beuran Hendricks (Captain), Edward Moore, Daniel Smith, George Linde, Kyle Simmonds, Nandre Burger, Tony De Zorzi, Jonathan Bird, Kyle Verreynne, Onke Nyaku, Valentine Kitime, Liyema Waqu, Mthiwekhaya Nabe, David Bedingham, Juan James, Mihlali Mpongwana, Dane Paterson, Abdallah Bayoumy, Yaseen Vallie, Wesley Bedja.

KNIGHTS
Dane Piedt (Captain), Patrick Botha, Isaac Dikgale, Lesego Senokwane, Jacques Snyman, Gihahn Cloete, Matthew Pollard, Tiaan Van Vuuren, Nipho Mpungose, Dian Forrester, Sithembile Langa, Johan Van Dyk, Aaron Phangiso, Clayton Bosch, Aubrey Swanepoel, Garnett Tarr, Ruan Cronje, Monde Maqunqu, Malusi Siboto, Seth Flerdermaus.


[Submitted by Kevin Rademeyer]