In just two days time, the 2022/23 CSA division 1 season will launch into high gear with the start of the exciting CSA T20 Challenge on Monday, 17 October at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom.

All 31 matches will take place in Potchefstroom with the final on Saturday, 5 November. Each day will also feature a total of 2 matches – cricket fans will definitely get their fair share of booming sixes and scintillating wickets as SA’s top domestic talent clash in this frenetic format.

VIDEO: NW Dragons players meet and greet with fans:

To build hype for the tournament on home soil, the North West Dragons team held a meet and greet with supporters had a new kit unveiling at the MooiRivier Mall this past Friday, 14 October.

Young, aspiring cricketers and fans could meet their heroes and get autographs as well as partake in various fun activities and games. Fans could also win tickets to matches in the upcoming tournament.

See the fixtures here:

The NW Dragons kick start their campaign with an encounter against the Lions at the JB Marks Oval on Monday (17 October) at 18:00.

This match will definitely raise the roof, with numerous big hitters and top players involved.

The NW Dragons are a solid white ball unit with a blend of youth and experience to lead the way. The big-hitting, Wesley Marshall, and always dangerous Heino Kuhn will want to make an impact with the bat from the onset. Shaylen Pillay, Delano Potgieter and Senuran Muthusamy will also be key in the middle order.

From a bowling perspective, Eldred Hawken, Duan Jansen, Kerwin Mungroo and Caleb Seleka, provide numerous variety in attack. Throw in Potgieter and Muthusamy, and you have an economical attack with a penchant of also picking up wickets.

The Lions are also stacked with talent. Proteas, Ryan Rickelton, Sisanda Magala, Wiaan Mulder and Lutho Sipamla provide strength in depth in the batting and bowling departments. Fans can also keep an eye on batsman, Mitchell van Buuren and T20 journeyman, Cameron Delport, a new aquisition in this solid Gauteng-outfit.

Earlier in the day, the Dolphins will face the Titans at 14:30 in the first match of the tournament. Both matches will surely be firecrackers to start the tournament off in fine fashion.

Tickets for match days are available for as little as R1 on a first come, first serve basis. Prices also range from R50 for adults and R30 for children and will be for both matches on the day.

The squads of all 8 teams were also announced last week:

Boland Rocks: Pieter Malan, Janneman Malan, Clyde Fortuin, Micheal Copeland, Ferisco Adams, Achille Cloete, Hardus Viljoen, Farhaan Behardien, Leus du Plooy, Shaun von Berg, Imraan Manack, Khwezi Gumede, Bamanye Xenxe, Christiaan Jonker, Valentine Kitime.
Management: JP Duminy (head coach), Henry Williams (assistant coach) Edwill Jacobs (manager), Ezra Pool (fielding coach), Jude Solomon (S&C coach), Brent Martin (physiotherapist).

Lions: Ryan Rickelton, Cameron Delport, Dominic Hendricks, Mitchell van Buuren, Sisanda Magala, Wiaan Mulder, Evan Jones, Malusi Siboto, Codi Yusuf, Lutho Sipamla, Tetelo Maphaka, Connor Esterhuizen, Tladi Bokako, Liam Alder, Ayavuya Myoli.
Management: Wandile Gwavu (head coach), Jimmy Kgamadi (assistant coach), Nandile Tyali (S&C coach), Prasanna Agoram (performance analyst), Michael Smith (batting coach), Ziyaad Mahomed (physiotherapist).

Warriors: Rudi Second, Sine Qeshile, Diego Rosier, Wihan Lubbe, Ziyaad Abrahams, Mthiwekhaya Nabe, Akhona Mnyaka, Tiaan van Vuuren, Beyers Swanepoel, Lesiba Ngoepe, Kgaudise Molefe, Tsepo Ndwandwa, Matthew Breetzke, Glenton Stuurman, Jordan Hermann.
Management: Robin Peterson (head coach), Baakier Abrahams (assistant coach), Runeshan Moodley (S&C coach), Wendy Theys (physiotherapist).

Knights: Gihahn Cloete, Jacques Snyman, Joshua Cobb, Aubrey Swanepoel, Patrick Kruger, Pite van Biljon, Gerald Coetzee, Migael Pretorius, Alfred Mothoa, Mbulelo Budaza, Mbongi Mhlanga, Nealan van Heerden, Nathan Roux, Orapeleng Motlhoaring, Raynard van Tonder.
Management: Jean-Pierre Triegaardt (head coach), Letlotlo Sesele (assistant coach), Ruan Botha (mental coach), Ruan Dercksen (S&C coach), Umar Jacob (physiotherapist), Mpho Sentso (massage therapist).

Dolphins: Sarel Erwee, Eathan Bosch, Khaya Zondo, Grant Roelofsen, Jon Jon Smuts, Andile Simelane, Thando Ntini, Tshepang Dithole, Jason Smith, Keegan Petersen, Daryn Dupavillon, Marques Ackerman, Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman, Bryce Parsons.
Management: Imraan Khan (head coach), Quinton Friend (bowling coach), Mduduzi Mbatha (fielding coach), Devon van Onselen (S&C coach), Nicholas Moffitt (physiotherapist), Anderson Ndovela (manager).

Titans: Sibonelo Makhanya, Neil Brand, Theunis de Bruyn, Aaron Phangiso, Dean Elgar, Corbin Bosch, Aya Gqamane, Dayyaan Galiem, Donovan Ferreira, Junior Dala, Jiveshen Pillay, Simon Harmer, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Boast, Musa Twala.
Management: Mandla Mashimbyi (head coach), Geoffrey Toyana (assistant coach), Sizwe Hadebe (physiotherapist), Laden Gamiet (S&C coach), Matthew Reuben (analyst), Richard Das Neves (HP coach).

North West Dragons: Heino Kuhn, Eldred Hawken, Lesego Senokwane, Delano Potgieter, Shaylen Pillay, Senuran Muthusamy, Renaldo Meyer, Lwandiswa Zuma, Duan Jansen, Grant Makoena, Caleb Seleka, Kerwin Mungroo, Wesley Marshall, Khanya Cotani, Hardus Coetzer.
Management: Craig Alexander (head coach), Neil Levensen (assistant coach), Tebogo Makoatedi (S&C coach), Jacqueline Kriel (physiotherapist), Siya Zulu (video analyst).

Western Province: Abdallah Bayoumy, Aviwe Mgijima, Beuran Hendricks, Dane Paterson, Daniel Smith, Gavin Kaplan, George Linde, Jonathan Bird, Junaid Dawood, Kyle Simmonds, Kyle Verreynne, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nandre Burger, Tony De Zorzi, Tshepo Moreki.
Management: Salieg Nackerdien (head coach), Rory Kleinveldt (assistant coach), Dieter Swanepoel (trainer), Romano Ramoo (performance analyst), Qaasim Adams (batting consultant), Dane Piedt (spin consultant), Mohammed Sonday (physiotherapist)