Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) are set to face Pretoria Capitals (PC) in Qualifier 1 of the SA20 2025–26 at Kingsmead, Durban, on Wednesday, January 21. Led by Tristan Stubbs, the Sunrisers topped the points table after the league stage, recording five wins, three losses, and two no-results. The two-time champions enter the playoffs on the back of a dominant seven-wicket victory over MI Cape Town, underlining their consistency and momentum at the business end of the tournament.

Pretoria Capitals finished second in the standings with five victories and four defeats from their 10 league matches, with one game washed out due to rain. The Capitals head into the Qualifier brimming with confidence after winning four of their last five outings. However, they will be wary of the challenge posed by Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who outplayed them in both league-stage encounters this season and will look to maintain their dominance in this crucial clash.

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SA20 2025-26, Qualifier 1, SEC vs PC: Live Streaming Details

SA20 2025-26, Qualifier 1, SEC vs PC: Probable Playing XI

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (WK), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (C), James Coles, Marco Jansen, Chris Green, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

Shai Hope (WK), Bryce Parsons, Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brevis, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj (C), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters

Joburg Super Kings will face Pretoria Capitals in Match 28 of the SA20 2025-26 at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, January 17. The Super Kings enter this contest after a tough phase, having suffered a heavy 61-run defeat against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. With Faf du Plessis ruled out due to injury, Donovan Ferreira stepped in as captain, but the transition proved challenging. JSK have managed three wins and three losses from eight matches, with two encounters abandoned, placing them fourth with 17 points.

Pretoria Capitals, meanwhile, sit just above the Super Kings in third place on the points table. After nine matches, Keshav Maharaj’s side has secured four victories while losing four games, with one fixture producing no result. Although their campaign has seen mixed performances, the Capitals have shown resilience in crucial moments. A victory on Saturday would significantly boost their playoff aspirations and allow them to strengthen their position in the top four, making this encounter a high-stakes clash for both teams.

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SA20 2025-26, Match 28, JSK vs PC: Live Streaming Details

SA20 2025-26, Match 28, JSK vs PC: Probable Playing XI

Joburg Super Kings (JSK):

James Vince, Rivaldo Moonsamy (WK), Michael Pepper, Dian Forrester, Matthew de Villiers, Wiaan Mulder, Donovan Ferreira (C), Akeal Hosein, Nandre Burger, Imran Tahir, Richard Gleeson.

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope (WK), Jordan Cox, Wihan Lubbe, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Keshav Maharaj (C), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters

Paarl Royals registered a brilliant victory against Pretoria Capitals in the ongoing SA20 2025-26. The two teams played at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on January 15. The Capitals batted first after winning the toss.

Capitals were restricted to 127 runs in their innings, thanks to a brilliant spell from Ottneil Baartman. He bowled four overs, gave away only 16 runs, and took five wickets.

Baartman also achieved a hat-trick. He dismissed Andre Russell, Lizaad Williams, and Lungi Ngidi on the first three balls of the 19th over, becoming only the second player in SA20 history to take a hat-trick. He also became the first player from Paarl Royals to take a five-wicket haul in the tournament.

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Baartman Reflects on His Brilliant Performance

Paarl Royals chased down the target of 128 runs in just 15.1 overs, winning the match by six wickets. Ottneil Baartman was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance. After the game, he spoke about his spell.

“Just tried to hit the wickets hard. There was a little bounce, and I tried to use the conditions. I have been playing cricket for a while now, and someone needs to step up—that’s what happened today. Raza is a world-class bowler, cool and calm, and knows his game. On the hat-trick, I was thinking about it. It’s a good bowling surface. There were runs if the batters batted sensibly, but if you bowl a good length, wickets were available,” Baartman said during the post-match presentation.

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Who Is Ottneil Baartman?

Baartman comes from Oudtshoorn, a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. His mother wanted him to focus on studies, but his love for cricket made him follow the sport.

He moved to Bloemfontein and played three years with the Knights. However, the team did not offer him a new contract, so he joined the Dolphins for the next domestic season.

At the Dolphins, Baartman took 11 wickets in the CSA Provincial T20 Cup. In the CSA 2022-23 T20 Challenge, he took 15 wickets at an average of 14.40, becoming the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament.

His strong domestic performance earned him a call-up to the South Africa national team. He made his Test debut in 2021 in a two-Test series against Pakistan.

In a recent T20I series against India, Baartman took four wickets in one match, becoming the second Proteas bowler to take four wickets against India in T20I cricket. He finished with figures of 4/24 as South Africa easily won the second T20I in Mullanpur.

Pretoria Capitals are set to clash with Paarl Royals in Match 25 of the SA20 2025–26 at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Thursday, January 15. The Capitals have been in outstanding form this season, winning four of their eight matches and currently sitting at the top of the points table. Riding a three-match winning streak, they will be eager to maintain their momentum and continue their dominance. With confidence high and key players firing, Pretoria will look to secure another victory and strengthen their hold on the top spot.

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Paarl Royals, meanwhile, have also enjoyed a strong campaign, winning four out of seven matches and holding second place in the standings. The Royals will be determined to challenge the table-toppers and keep pace in the race for the playoffs. With both teams performing consistently, the upcoming encounter promises to be a thrilling contest. Each side will aim to assert their superiority and grab crucial points, making it a must-watch clash as Pretoria Capitals look to extend their streak while Paarl Royals seek to close the gap at the summit.

SA20 2025-26, Match 25, PC vs PR: Live Streaming Details

SA20 2025-26, Match 25, PC vs PR: Probable Playing XI

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope(w), Jordan Cox, Wihan Lubbe, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Keshav Maharaj(c), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters

Paarl Royals (PR):

Lhuan-dre Pretorius(w), Asa Tribe, Rubin Hermann, Dan Lawrence, David Miller(c), Keagan Lion Cachet, Sikandar Raza, Delano Potgieter, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqobani Mokoena

Looking ahead to with excitement, Paarl Royals (PR) will faceoff against the Pretoria Capitals (PC) in match 19 of the SA20 tournament for the year 2025-26. At Boland Park Paarl, fans can expect a competitive matchup on Saturday January 10th. Paarl Royals currently sit 3rd in the point table after posting 3 wins and losing only once after 5 matches played, they had a great run of form with 3 wins before their last game against the Joburg Super Kings was washed out with both teams taking home 1 point each.

Pretoria Capitals are thus close behind their opposite number at 4th on the points list having achieved 11 points with 2 wins and lost 3. As the league phase of the tournament progresses they hope to build some momentum with this match against the Royals.

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SA20 2025-26, Match 19, PR vs PC:  Live Streaming Details

SA20 2025-26, Match 19, PR vs PC:  Probable Playing XI

Paarl Royals (PR):

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

Durban Super Giants will face Pretoria Capitals in Match 16 of the SA20 2025–26 at Kingsmead, Durban, on Wednesday, January 7. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, after their earlier encounter was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain following the toss. Both teams will be eager to finally take the field against each other and gain valuable points as the tournament enters a crucial phase.

The Super Giants have endured a slow start, managing just one win from five matches and currently sitting fourth on the points table, with two of their fixtures washed out. Pretoria Capitals have experienced a similarly challenging run, also securing only one victory from five games and occupying fifth place. With both teams closely placed in the standings, this contest could play a key role in shaping their playoff ambitions.

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SA20 2025-26, Match 16, DSG vs PC: Live Streaming Details 

SA20 2025-26, Match 16, DSG vs PC: Probable Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants (DSG):

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

Dewald Brevis, the most costly player in SA20 history, is excited to join Pretoria Capitals for the upcoming Season 4. In an interview with SA20, he spoke on moving away from MI Cape Town and beginning a new chapter in his own town of Centurion, and how great it is to come back to SuperSport Park, and the memories he shared around that stadium when he grew up there.

Brevis was the headline story at the SA20 player auction, with Pretoria Capitals securing his services for INR 8.3 crore, making him the costliest signing in the league’s history. The move reunites him with familiar South African faces and adds explosive firepower to an already strong Capitals lineup.

The young star said, “I’m very excited. You always reflect back, and I think it was a special three years I had with MI Cape Town. We had our ups and downs, and it was amazing what we did in the last year. I’ll always remember that. But this is a new chapter for me. To be with Pretoria, I’m super excited. It is my hometown. I know SuperSport Park very well—it’s very close to my heart. The ground where me and my brother grew up watching cricket, running around the field, playing next to the field. To be able to be there now, I’m really excited. I can’t wait to see the team, get together with them, and just make memories and have fun.”

Brevis on Pretoria Capitals, SA20 Growth, and Fans

On joining the Pretoria Capitals squad, Brevis said, “I think it’s great. It’s great to have Lungi Ngidi there, we’ve spent a lot of time together. It started in Bangladesh, and we’ve got good memories. Then Lizaad Williams, and a lot of our local guys. I’m so happy for Connor Esterhuizen as well. He’s a great player, and he’ll do great for us. If you look at all the overseas players, I think we’ve got a well-balanced team: a strong batting lineup, power-hitters, guys that will love SuperSport Park. If you look at Rutherford, Andre Russell, it’s a great all-round team. I’m very excited to see how the boys go and how they enjoy playing there, because it’s a beautiful place to bat and play cricket.”

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He also spoke about the growth of the SA20 league: “SA20, every year it just gets better. And that’s exactly what’s going to happen. Season 4, the competitive levels will rise, the quality, everything just gets better. The competition, I think, will be even tighter. The teams are always balanced and competitive, and it’s T20 cricket. The conditions in South Africa are some of the best, you get all kinds of conditions. If you play at the coast, Cape Town, everywhere it’s different. That variety is very cool, and it’s what SA20 has to offer. And I think the crowds, I can’t wait for that again. It’s a great time of the year, and it’s going to be lots of fun.”

On why fans should attend, he added, “People would also love to come and watch because everyone is on holiday, relaxed. So why not come and relax next to the cricket field? We’ll take the bit of pressure, and everyone can enjoy. As a youngster, when it was Test cricket, I was always next to the field or watching on TV. Now it’s a privilege to be able to play during that time and to have your family there next to the field. So, it’s very exciting times.”

Defending champions MI Cape Town will start their title defence with a big Boxing Day clash against Durban’s Super Giants on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the beautiful Newlands in Cape Town. South Africa’s T20 league, SA20, is back for its fourth season, bringing fans a summer full of exciting cricket matches.

The fourth season starts with a special Boxing Day match, following the 3rd successful season of SA20 as it enters the 4th season with full excitement. The opening game is expected to garner significant attention from fans worldwide, particularly in South Africa and India.
The first game of 2026 will be between Joburg Super Kings and Durban’s Super Giants at the Wanderers on New Year’s Day, giving fans a perfect start to the year.

Graeme Smith said: “Releasing the fixtures is always a big moment. We have planned the schedule to match school holidays and festive celebrations. For the first time, we will have matches on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, which is very special. The support from Indian fans has been amazing, and we are excited to welcome even more fans to South Africa.”

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It was a very poor previous edition for the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 as they ended at the penultimate position among six franchises in the points table during the previous season of the tournament. Pretoria faced just one victory in the last six encounters of the event, which came against the Johannesburg Super Kings by six wickets.

Pretoria came into the auction of SA20 for the 2025/26 season of the competition with the biggest purse of R32.5 million as they had 16 slots to fill, including four overseas slots and a couple of under-23 slots. As soon as Dewald Brevis came into the bid, they raised their paddle and nearly kept it high in the air till bagging the batter’s rights for R16.50 million.

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Pretoria also went after the left-arm Protea pacer, Nandre Burger, but they had to back out when the Johannesburg Super Kings matched their R6.3 million price, using the RTM card. They are also scoping Keshav Maharaj, the veteran off-spinner of the side, along with Lungi Ngidi, who plays his domestic cricket in Centurion at the SuperSport Park.

SA20 2025/26: Full list of players and captain of Pretoria Capitals

Pretoria now has a strong-looking bowling attack of Codi Yousuf, Craig Overton, Lizaad Williams, and Saqib Mahmood. They had already made the wild-card entry of the experienced wild-card signing of West Indies’ Andre Russell, who will bring incredible balance in the squad along with Will Jacks and Sherfane Rutherford.

Late in the evening, Pretoria also had Will Smeed, which makes it a powerful batting line-up. The only issue for them could prove to be bowling on a small Centurion ground, where the ball tends to fly a lot in the shortest format. Saqib Mahmood and Craig Overton will also bring international experience into the line-up.

Pretoria Capitals

Wild Card: Andre Russell

Pre-signing: Sherfane Rutherford and Will Jacks.

Auction: Keshav Maharaj (R1.7 million), Lungi Ngidi (R2.3 million), Dewald Brevis (R16.5 million), Lizaad Williams (R2.4 million), Craig Overton (R1 million), Saqib Mahmood (R1.5 million), Codi Yusuf (R225,000), Connor Esterhuizen (R3.2 million), Bryce Parsons (R1.9 million), Gideon Peters (R400,000), Junaid Dawood (R200,000), Will Smeed (R200,000), Meeka-eel Prince (R200,000), Bayanda Majola (R200,000), Wihan Lubbe (R200,000), Sibonelo Makhanya (R200,000)

The former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly, is going to be the new head coach for the Pretoria Capitals ahead of the fourth season of the SA20 during the 2025-26 season, starting on Boxing Day, December 26. He will replace the former England captain, Jonathan Trott, in this position, having already acted as the director of the game at JSW Sports. It’s been the parent company of the side since last year.

The Capitals franchise of South Africa have had an unstable time in the tournament so far, as they finished the first season at the top of the points table in the group stage of the competition, before they lost the final against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Port Elizabeth.

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In the first two editions since then, in 2023-24 and 2024/25, they couldn’t do well and ended at the fifth rank both times, after failing to qualify for the playoffs. In the last season, they were under the leadership of wicket-keeper batter Kyle Verrynne, with several top-class batters, Will Jacks and Will Smeed, in the playing eleven.

Sourav Ganguly appointed as head coach of Pretoria Capitals ahead of SA20 2025-26

Pretoria will be aiming to see their luck getting turned around with the appointment of Ganguly, who was part of Delhi Capitals’ coaching stint during the previous seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This will be the former India captain's first time as the head coach. For four years, he was the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) between 2015 and 2019.

Ganguly joined the Delhi franchise as the mentor for the 2019 edition of the tournament, but later, he left the team soon after he became the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). In the time since then, his appointment as JSW’s director of cricket pushed him to get close to one of the franchises of Delhi, which had co-ownership in the IPL and WPL.

His first focus will be the upcoming player auction on September 09, where they will look for fresh players in the squad with the appointment of a new coach.