Written By: Alex Maathai
Published: November 3, 2025

Another thrilling chapter has begun in South African domestic cricket, where the best provincial teams compete in the fast-paced T20 format of the CSA T20 Knockout Competition. Developed as a platform for both up-and-coming cricket players and established stars, this competition offers exciting matches and close endings by combining expertise with emerging talent.

For franchise selectors and national team management, the competition is also an essential scouting ground for discovering players who are prepared for bigger honors.

Introduction
Source: The Citizen

Crucial components of contemporary T20 cricket, such as flexibility, strike rotation, and bowling variations, are tested in this tournament, which hones talents under pressure.

Teams are fighting for the coveted knockout crown, and players are fighting for glory in every match. Additionally, it raises the profile of domestic cricket, develops local fan interaction, and fortifies regional rivalries.

CSA T20 Knock Out Competition 2025 Points Table

Each team’s performance is represented in the CSA T20 Knock Out Competition 2025 Points Table by their wins, losses, and net run rate. It establishes rankings and knockout stage qualifying, showcasing reliable players and close contests for semifinal positions, enhancing the competitiveness of South Africa’s top domestic T20 competition.

PosTeamMWLTNRPtsNRR
1Eastern Cape320015+0.661
2Knights 321004+2.760
3Garden Route Badgers321004+0.354
4Mpumalanga200011+1.527
5Eastern Storm 200011-0.325
6Northern Cape 302011-1.417
7Limpopo 202000-2.970

CSA T20 Knock Out Competition 2025 Schedule & Results

The Northern Cape vs. Knights match in Kimberley on October 24, 2025, marked the start of the competition. In the opening game, the Knights beat Northern Cape by 93 runs. On October 25, the Garden Route Badgers defeated Limpopo by eight wickets in a different match.

Match No.DateTeamsVenueResult
1Fri, Oct 24 2025Knights vs Northern Cape Diamond Oval, KimberleyKnights won by 93 runs
2Sat, Oct 25 2025Limpopo vs Garden Route Badgers Polokwane Cricket Club, PolokwaneGarden Route Badgers won by 8 wkts
3Sun, Oct 26 2025Mpumalanga Rhinos vs Eastern CapeBuffalo Park, East LondonNo result
4Wed, Oct 29 2025Garden Route Badgers vs Eastern CapeRecreation Ground, OudtshoornEastern Cape won by 6 wkts
5Wed, Oct 29 2025Knights vs LimpopoMangaung Oval, BloemfonteinKnights won by 99 runs
6Wed, Oct 29 2025Eastern Storm vs Northern CapeWillowmoore Park, BenoniNo result
7Sat, Nov 1 2025Eastern Cape vs KnightsBuffalo Park, East LondonEastern Cape won by 4 wkts
8Sat, Nov 1 2025Mpumalanga Rhinos vs Eastern StormUplands College, White RiverMatch tied (Mpumalanga won the Super Over)
9Sun, Nov 2 2025Northern Cape vs Garden Route BadgersDiamond Oval, KimberleyGarden Route Badgers won by 24 runs
10Wed, Nov 5 2025Eastern Storm vs Eastern CapeWillowmoore Park, Benoni
11Wed, Nov 5 2025Limpopo vs Northern CapePolokwane Cricket Club, Polokwane
12Wed, Nov 5 2025Mpumalanga Rhinos vs KnightsUplands College, White River
13Sat, Nov 8 2025Garden Route Badgers vs Mpumalanga RhinosRecreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
14Sat, Nov 8 2025Limpopo vs Eastern CapePolokwane Cricket Club, Polokwane
15Sun, Nov 9 2025Knights vs Eastern StormMangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
16Wed, Nov 12 2025Garden Route Badgers vs Eastern StormRecreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
17Wed, Nov 12 2025Eastern Cape vs Northern CapeBuffalo Park, East London
18Wed, Nov 12 2025Mpumalanga Rhinos vs LimpopoUplands College, White River
19Sat, Nov 15 2025Knights vs Garden Route BadgersMangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
20Sat, Nov 15 2025Northern Cape vs Mpumalanga RhinosDiamond Oval, Kimberley
21Sat, Nov 15 2025Eastern Storm vs LimpopoWillowmoore Park, Benoni
22Tue, Nov 18 20251st Semi Final – TBC vs TBCVenue TBC
23Wed, Nov 19 2025Eliminator – TBC vs TBCVenue TBC
24Fri, Nov 21 20252nd Semi Final – TBC vs TBCVenue TBC
25Sun, Nov 23 2025Final – TBC vs TBCVenue TBC

Conclusion: Knights Lead the CSA T20 Knock Out Competition 2025 Points Table

The CSA T20 Knock Out Competition 2025 features tough and exciting matches that highlight South African cricket’s emerging ability. Each game demonstrates the richness of the region and the rising professionalism, from exciting run chases to impressive bowling performances.

The competition keeps fans interested before big franchise leagues, which not only exposes up-and-coming talents but also strengthens the local system.

As teams compete for a spot in the November 23 final, the competition is a dynamic, changing, and promising representation of South Africa’s cricketing future.

About the Author

Alex Maathai is a Cape Town-based cricket analyst and former club-level player. With deep knowledge of domestic structures and Proteas history, he provides context-rich insights that connect today’s matches to South Africa’s cricket legacy.

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