PC vs SEC Final Match Preview:

The SA20 League 2025–26 has now reached its final leg, where Pretoria Capitals will take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape for the final time. Both teams faced each other in Qualifier 1, where Pretoria Capitals emerged victorious by 7 wickets.

However, Sunrisers made a strong comeback in the 2nd qualifier, defeating Paarl Royals by 7 wickets and securing their place in the Final. Both teams are equally balanced, and we can expect a thrilling contest in Cape Town.

Recent Performance: 

PC vs SEC Final Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: SA20 League, 2025
• Match: PC vs SEC Final
• Date: 25 JAN. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Sony Sports TEN Network, Jio Hotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather forecast in Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa, shows cloudy, with high chances of rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 21.0°C. The average score on this venue is 150-180.

Newlands Cape Town Stats: 

Newlands, Cape Town, has a flat pitch that generally helps batters. This is a batting-friendly venue; winning the toss and opting to bowl will be a wise decision on this surface, as there is initial help for pacers.  

PC vs SEC Probable Playing 11

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) Probable 11:

Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, James Coles, Chris Green, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla

Pretoria Capitals (PR) Probable 11:

Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope (wk), Jordan Cox, Bryce Parsons, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Keshav Maharaj (c), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters

Top Picks from Pretoria Capitals

Top Picks from Sunrisers Eastern Cape

PC vs SEC Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

PC vs SEC Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

PC vs SEC Expert Advice 

PC vs SEC Probable Winners:

Pretoria Capitals is expected to win this match. Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford have been in red-hot form from Pretoria Capitals. Moreover, PC also won a recent game against SEC, which boosted their confidence.

PC vs SEC SA20 2026 Final FAQ

Who is likely to win the PC vs SEC match today?

Pretoria Capitals (PC) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Both won equal matches.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the PC vs SEC Dream11 team?

Quinton de Kock, Keshav Maharaj, Dewald Brevis and Marco Jansen 

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 250 and 210 runs

The final of SA20 2025-26 will be played between Pretoria Capitals (PC) and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) at Newlands, Cape Town, on Sunday, January 25. This high-pressure clash will decide the SA20 champions.

Pretoria Capitals finished the league stage in second place with five wins, qualifying for the final thanks to a better net run rate. After losing twice to Eastern Cape during the league phase, the Capitals finally bounced back in Qualifier 1, beating SEC by seven wickets to book a direct place in the final. Led by Keshav Maharaj, the Capitals will be aiming to lift their first-ever SA20 title.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape topped the points table with 28 points, despite having two matches washed out due to rain. Although they lost Qualifier 1 to the Capitals, they responded strongly by defeating Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 to reach the final. This will be a repeat of the 2023 SA20 final, and SEC will be chasing their third SA20 trophy, making them one of the most successful teams in the league.

PC vs SEC: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 10
• Pretoria Capitals Won: 5
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won: 5
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 0

PC vs SEC: Pitch Report

The pitch at Newlands has not been very good for batting this season. Though in the initial matches high scores have been seen, in the latest matches while chasing, teams have been losing wickets at regular intervals. Batting first and making high scores might prove to be a good option in the final match.

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PC vs SEC: Predicted Playing XIs

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

Keshav Maharaj (c), Bryce Parsons, Jordan Cox, Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brevis, Shai Hope (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Jonny Bairstow, James Coles, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Marco Jansen, Chris Green, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla

The SA20 League 2025 14th match between Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape is scheduled for Monday at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Pretoria Capitals are struggling in this tournament, having won just one match and currently stand in fifth position in the points table with seven points.

On the other hand, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape have won two matches and currently hold the third position in the points table with 12 points. Their last match was abandoned due to rain. 

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PC vs SEC Match Details

• Match: Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, 14th Match

• Date: 5th January 2026

• Time: 9.00 PM IST

• Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

PC vs SEC Weather Report

PC vs SEC Pitch Report

The surface is known for true bounce and pace early on, allowing batters to play through the line, while scoreboard pressure often proves decisive in the second innings.

Top Batters to Watch – PC vs SEC

• Jordan Hermann (SEC): 146 runs in this tournament 

• Quinton de Kock (SEC): 126 runs in this tournament 

• Will Smeed (PC): 91 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – PC vs SEC

• Adam Milne (SEC): 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Anrich Nortje (SEC): 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Tymal Mills (PC): 5 wickets in this tournament 

PC vs SEC Recent Form

PC vs SEC Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If PC Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 160–170

• Match Result: SEC to win

Scenario 2: If SEC Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 175–185

• Match Result: SEC to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

PC vs SEC Predicted Playing XIs

Pretoria Capitals 

Connor Esterhuizen, Bryce Parsons, Shai Hope(w), Wihan Lubbe, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Keshav Maharaj(c), Lizaad Williams, Tymal Mills, Lungi Ngidi.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape 

Quinton de Kock(w), Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs(c), Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, James Coles, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, Lutho Sipamla.

PC vs SEC Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that the Sunrisers Eastern Cape will win the SA20 League 2025. Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke and Jordan Hermann will be key players to watch out for.

PC vs SEC Match FAQs

The 14th match of the SA20 League 2025-26 will be played between Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Monday, January 5, 2026.

The Pretoria Capitals are placed fifth on the points table with one win and two losses. They come into this match with a lot of confidence after a big 85-run win over the MI Cape Town in their last completed game. Batting first, PC posted a huge total of 220/5 as Shai Hope, Wihan Lubbe, Dewald Brevis, and Sherfane Rutherford all contributed. Rutherford was also excellent with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 24 runs. Will Smeed has been their leading run-scorer with 91 runs, while Tymal Mills has picked up five wickets this season.

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape are currently placed second on the points table with two wins and one loss. They have been pretty solid this season. Jordan Hermann has been their main man with the bat this season, having scored 146 runs, while Adam Milne has been the main man with the ball for them, having picked up six wickets so far. Their last match against the Joburg Super Kings was washed out due to rain, but SEC will go into this match confidently after good performances early in the season.

PC vs SEC: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 7
• Pretoria Capitals Won: 4
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won: 3
• No Result: 0
• Tied: 0

PC vs SEC: Pitch Report

The pitch at SuperSport Park usually helps fast bowlers early due to good pace and bounce. With the new ball, seamers can make an impact. Batters who spend some time at the crease can score freely, as the wicket stays good for batting throughout the match.

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PC vs SEC: Predicted Playing XIs

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

Bryce Parsons, Will Smeed, Shai Hope (wk), Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj (c), Wihan Lubbe, Lizaad Williams, Tymal Mills, Lungi Ngidi

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Lewis Gregory, Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Tharindu Rathnayake, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne

Capitals get a point after rained out game. They would be happy with the break given the way they lost the first game and could come back a touch more fresh against a jaded Sunrisers unit.

PC vs SEC Match Details

Date: January 14th, 2025

Time:  4:30 PM IST

Venue: Supersport Park, Centurion 

PC vs SEC Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

PC vs SEC Pitch Report

Centurion looks pretty balanced with batting second a better choice.

PC vs SEC Predicted Playing XI

SEC Playing XI

Zak Crawley, Aiden Markaram, Liam Dawson, David Bedingham, Tristin Stubbs, Tom Abell, Roleof Van Der Merwe, Craig Overton, Marco Jansen, Ottneil Baartman, Andile Simelane

PC Playing XI

Will Jacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rilee Roussow, Senuran Muthuswamy, Liam Livingstone, Jimmy Neesham, Kyle Verreynne, Steve Stolk, Kyle Simmonds, Eathan Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon  

PC vs SEC Key Players

Tristin Stubbs

Stubbs is another young performer who comes in a lot more mature this season. He is batting well in Tests as well and will be a lot more confident.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Gurbaz was another Afghan to star in the last game batting well and looking in control as he was at the crease.

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PC vs SEC Match Tips

With a break, Capitals are likely to be a little more rejuvenated and better off.

Match Prediction: Pretoria Capitals Will Win the Match

PC vs SEC Match Preview

After the intense last match a few days back, Sunrisers Eastern Cape lost to Paarl Royals by 9 wickets. The third edition of the SA20 began this week, with the Sunrisers Eastern Cape hosting the Pretoria Capitals on Sunday at SuperSport Park, Centurion. As this season of SA20 starts with a boom, both teams will be hoping to gain momentum by winning their first match of this SA20 edition. 

PC vs SEC Match Details 

Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape – 07th Match, SA20

Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion

Date & Time: 14th January 2025 at 04:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

PC vs SEC Venue Stats

PC vs SEC Pitch Report

Centurion's pitch usually favors bowlers due to the presence of grass and moisture on the surface. There is a lot of action when the ball is new.

PC vs SEC Weather Report

The climate is likely to be cloudy and humid, with temperatures hovering around 25 degrees. 

PC vs SEC Last Five Matches

PC vs SEC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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PC vs SEC Probable Playing XIs:

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs(w), David Bedingham, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Richard Gleeson, Ottneil Baartman

Topmost Picks for PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Rahmanullah Gurbaz was a crucial player for the team after an incredible last match where he piled up 89 runs off 43 balls, with a strike rate of 206.
• Senuran Muthusamy –  Senuran Muthusamy bagged a 3-21 in his 4 overs against Sunrisers Eastern Cape for an economy of 5.20.

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Aiden Markram – Aiden Markram, is back at the controls of a skilled squad, scoring 82 runs off just 49 balls.
• Marco Jansen –  Marco Jansen offers pace options that boost the attack, 1-31 in his 4 overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PC vs SEC Dream11 Team:

Tristan Stubbs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(C), Will Jacks, Aiden Markram(VC), Zak Crawley, Liam Livingstone, Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen, Richard Gleeson, Ottneil Baartman, Daryn Dupavillon

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for PC vs SEC Dream11 Team:

Tristan Stubbs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Will Jacks(VC), Aiden Markram, Zak Crawley, Liam Livingstone, Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen(C), Richard Gleeson, Ottneil Baartman, Daryn Dupavillon

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Marco Jansen

Vice-captain – Will Jacks, Aiden Markram

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

PC vs SEC Probable Winners:

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals were inconsistent in their performances over the last two seasons. While there is no clear favorite, we believe the Sunrisers Eastern Cape have a slight advantage due to a stronger batting lineup. Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.