Warriors vs North West Dragons headlines Match 13 of the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026 at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, on 10 March 2026.
The Warriors enter the game at the top of the table with 2 wins from 3 matches and strong momentum, having won 4 of their last 5 games. North West Dragons have 1 win from 3 matches this season and come into this match after losing 4 of their last 5 games.
The numbers clearly favour the Warriors, while the Dragons will be looking to turn their form around.
WAR vs NWD Match Preview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | WAR vs NWD, CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge, 13th Match |
| Date | 10 March 2026 |
| Time | 1:00 PM Local / 11:00 AM GMT |
| Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| Series | CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026 |
Head-to-Head Record
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 16th ODI, CSA DIV-1 2025 | Warriors won (NWD bowled out for 157 in 40.2 overs) |
| 26th ODI, CSA ODI DIV-1 2023 | NWD won by DLS (NWD 278/8, WAR 97/3 in 20.4 overs) |
| 2nd ODI, CSA ODI DIV-1 2022-23 | NWD won (WAR 284/7, NWD 282 in 49.3 overs) |
North West Dragons have won two of the last three meetings between these sides. The Warriors picked up their only recent win in the 2025 season when they bowled out the Dragons for 157.
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Before that, Dragons won the last two encounters, including a DLS win in 2023 and a successful chase in 2022-23.
Pitch Report
St George’s Park in Gqeberha usually offers balanced conditions where both batters and bowlers can find assistance.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Pace-friendly, hard surface |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace bowlers took 77% of wickets in the last 10 matches here |
| Spin | Less effective, took 23% of wickets |
| Recent Venue Scores | 375/6, 279/5, 223/9, 204 in recent games |
| Capacity | 19,000 |
Pace bowlers have dominated at this ground. They have taken 89 wickets compared to 27 for spinners across the last 10 matches here. Scores have ranged from just over 200 to 375, so both batting and bowling can play a role on this surface.
Weather Report
No rain is expected in Gqeberha on match day. The sky will be sunny and conditions look good for a full 50-over game. The high humidity could help swing bowlers early on when the ball is new.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20°C |
| Sky | Sunny |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Overall | Clear day, full match expected |
Toss Prediction
The pitch at St George’s Park tends to help fast bowlers, especially early in the game. With high humidity in the air, the new ball could swing and move around.
The captain who wins the toss is likely to bowl first and use those conditions. Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers knows this ground well and will have a clear plan. Expect the toss winner to choose to field.
Injury Updates
Warriors: No major injury concern.
North West Dragons: No major injury concern.
Points Table Standing
The Warriors sit at the top with 10 points from three games. North West Dragons are on 7 points but have only played two completed matches, with one game still showing one loss recorded. The Warriors have a better overall win record going into this game.
| Team | P | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 3 | 2 | 0 | +0.338 | 10 |
| North West Dragons | 3 | 1 | 1 | +0.857 | 7 |
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- CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2026
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Dian Forrester (NWD) | Top run scorer for the Dragons with 82 runs in the tournament |
| Onke Nyaku (NWD) | Joint top wicket taker with 8 scalps, took 6/41 in one match |
| Caleb Seleka (NWD) | 7 wickets so far, took 4/15 against Boland |
| Matthew Breetzke (WAR) | Top run scorer for the Warriors with 136 runs in the tournament |
| Senuran Muthusamy (WAR) | Scored 61 off 54 balls to win a recent match for the Warriors |
| Patrick Kruger (WAR) | Scored 125 runs in the tournament, hits sixes freely |
