The CSA T20 Challenge XI

The CSA T20 Challenge has concluded in Gqeberha with the Rocks emerging victorious.

There were sparkling individual performances with both bat and ball and plenty of talent on display.  IOL Sport’s Zaahier Adams picks his “CSA T20 Challenge XI”.

1. Pieter Malan - Rocks

Runs: 368 HS: 71 50s: 5 Ave: 46 SR: 118.70

The Rocks captain has transformed his white-ball game and actually outshone his brother Janneman in Gqeberha. Was rewarded with leading his team to the title.

2. Wihan Lubbe – Warriors

Runs: 231 HS: 69* Ave: 38.50 SR: 122.22

The home team play an all-out attack brand of T20 cricket and Lubbe set the tone upfront in the Powerplay with some dominating performances.

3. Heinrich Klaasen (wk) - Titans

Runs: 253 HS: 59* Ave: 50.60 SR: 119.33

The former Proteas T20 captain enjoyed a welcome return to form. Although he never kept for the Titans, he takes the gloves in this team to balance out the XI.

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4. David Miller - Dolphins

Runs: 193 HS: 58 Ave: 64.33 SR: 156.91

A timely reminder that “Miller time” remains one of the most destructive batters in the country. Injury unfortunately plagued Miller during the latter stages of the tournament which disrupted his momentum.

5. Tristan Stubbs - Warriors

Runs: 293 HS 80* Ave 48.83 SR 183.12

Unequivocally the sensation of St George’s Park. The local boy lit up the stadium every time he walked to the crease and in the process played himself into T20 World Cup contention later this year.

Pieter Malan led the charge with bat in hand for @Paarl_Rocks in the #CSAT20Challenge