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.

The SA20 Season 4 Auction promises to be an exciting event as all six franchises have already made strong statements by revealing their list of retained and pre-signed players ahead of the auction.

Each team was allowed to keep up to six players, with a limit of three South African and three overseas cricketers. This player retention window concluded on July 18, giving teams a solid foundation to build upon for the upcoming season. Additionally, all franchises have secured their six Wildcard picks. These Wildcards could include either overseas stars or local players who were part of the franchise's squad in Season 3. 

Attention now shifts to the auction scheduled for September 9 in Johannesburg, where teams will compete for the remaining 84 spots. With a total auction purse of USD 7.4 million, the bidding is expected to be intense as teams look to complete their squads for Season 4.

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Full Squad Details and Available Auction Purse:

Durban Super Giants

Available Auction Purse: USD 1.6 million

Players: Sunil Narine, Noor Ahmad, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen (Wildcard)

Joburg Super Kings

Available Auction Purse: USD 1.2 million

Players: Faf Du Plessis, James Vince, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Donovan Ferreira (Wildcard)

MI Cape Town

Available Auction Purse: USD 654K

Players: Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada (Wildcard)

Paarl Royals

Available Auction Purse: USD 825K

Players: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sikandar Raza, Rubin Hermann (Wildcard)

Pretoria Capitals

Available Auction Purse: USD 1.8 million

Players: Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell (Wildcard)

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Available Auction Purse: USD 1.2 million

Players: Tristan Stubbs, Allah Ghazanfar, Adam Milne, Jonny Bairstow, Marco Jansen (Wildcard)

Several prominent South African cricketers are set to feature in the auction, including WTC final stars Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder, and Keshav Maharaj. Rising talents like Dewald Brevis and Kwena Maphaka will also be up for grabs, along with seasoned T20 players Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, and Tabraiz Shamsi.

Graeme Smith, SA20 League Commissioner, said, “When the League first drafted its regulations in Season 1, we always saw this forthcoming season as an opportunity for a strategic reset — and this is exactly where we envisioned being. There’s now a strong balance between pre-signed and retained international and Proteas players, alongside a significant purse available for the auction.”

He further said, “ After three seasons, the franchises have developed a good understanding of the South Africa cricket ecosystem and adopted a distinct strategy, which sets the stage for the most exciting auction yet.”

MI Cape Town, the defending champions, will start their title defence against Durban’s Super Giants on Friday, December 26, 2025. The match will be played at the beautiful Newlands ground in Cape Town. It’s set to be an exciting start to South Africa’s top T20 league. The Boxing Day match will kick off the holiday season in style, with plenty of action for cricket fans in South Africa, India, and all over the world.

SA20 Season 4 Schedule Is Out – Opener at Newlands

On Saturday, December 27, there will be the first double-header of the season. Centurion will see Pretoria Capitals play Joburg Super Kings, while Paarl Royals face Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park in Paarl. Durban’s Kingsmead Stadium will be busy just before New Year’s. It will host MI Cape Town on December 28 and Joburg Super Kings on December 30. New Year’s Eve, December 31, will have two big games. Sunrisers Eastern Cape will play Paarl Royals at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha. Later, MI Cape Town will face Pretoria Capitals at Newlands. This match will start at 9 PM IST.

The fun continues on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026. Joburg Super Kings will take on Durban’s Super Giants at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. League boss Graeme Smith said announcing the fixtures is a big step. “We’ve planned it so families can enjoy cricket during the holidays. We’re also really happy to have New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day matches for the first time,” he said.

Smith also talked about the support from India. “It’s been amazing to see how many Indian fans follow SA20. Players like Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Wiaan Mulder have become popular. India is very important to us, and we hope more fans come to South Africa for the games they won’t regret it.” The teams will pick their squads at the auction on September 9.

The action keeps going in January. On January 2, Boland Park will see a Cape derby between Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town. Both teams won all their home games last season. On January 3, there will be another double-header. Joburg Super Kings will play Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Wanderers. Pretoria Capitals will take on Durban’s Super Giants at Centurion. The playoffs start with Qualifier 1 on January 21, the Eliminator on January 22, and Qualifier 2 on January 23. The Final will be on January 25. Venues for these matches will be announced later.

SA20 2025–26 Schedule

MICT vs PC Match Preview

MI Cape Town will face Pretoria Capitals in the SA20's 30th match on February 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. IST, at Newlands in Cape Town. With the league stage set to end in SA20 2025, the participating organizations are preparing for playoffs, followed by the playoffs to determine the champions. All of the teams have played nine games and each has one game remaining. MI Cape Town currently leads the table with six wins from nine games and is currently eligible for the playoffs. The Pretoria Capitals, on the other hand, may be unable to advance to the playoffs after only two wins in nine games. To have a chance of making the playoffs, the Pretoria Capitals will need to win by a few bonus points.

MICT vs PC Match Details 

MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals – 30th Match, SA20

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Date & Time: 02nd February 2025 at 07:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

MICT vs PC Venue Stats

MICT vs PC Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

MICT vs PC Weather Report

The weather forecast for the match is sunny and partly cloudy. The temperature will vary between 24°C and 17°C.

MICT vs PC Last Five Matches

MICT vs PC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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MICT vs PC Probable Playing XIs:

MI Cape Town Probable Playing XIs

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Will Jacks, Steve Stolk, Will Smeed, Kyle Verreynne (c & wk), Marques Ackerman, Ashton Turner, Keagan Lion Cachet, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Senuran Muthusamy, Migael Pretorius, Gideon Peters

Topmost Picks for MICT vs PC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – MI Cape Town

• Rassie van der Dussen – Rassie van der Dussen scored an excellent half-century in the previous match and looks in fine touch.
• Kagiso Rabada –  Rabada is a top-class performer and took 2/22 in his last appearance in Cape Town.

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Will Smeed – He has an average of 45.86 in the league and has scored 215 runs in his 5 innings against MI Cape Town.
• Migael Pretorius –  Migael Pretorius took nine wickets in 11 games at an economy of 7.61 for Pretoria Capitals in SA20 last year.

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

Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Ashton Turner, Rassie van der Dussen(VC), Reeza Hendricks, Will Jacks(C), Senuran Muthusamy, Delano Potgieter, Migael Pretorius, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan

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

Ryan Rickelton(C), Kyle Verreynne, Ashton Turner, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Will Jacks, Senuran Muthusamy, Delano Potgieter, Migael Pretorius, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan(VC)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton

Vice-captain – Rassie van der Dussen, Rashid Khan

Wicketkeeper – Ryan Rickelton

MICT vs PC Probable Winners:

Pretoria Capitals were beaten by 28 and 58 runs at Kingsmead this season, and we anticipate MI Cape Town to prove too strong to overcome on Tuesday. Although MI has yet to win back-to-back matches this season, Pretoria Capitals are extremely low on confidence, and we anticipate a one-sided contest. Considering the team combination, MI Cape Town is expected to win this match.

PC vs JSK Match Preview

The SA20 2025 is at its most exciting stage, with teams competing hard to advance to the next round. The Pretoria Capitals have an uphill battle against the Johannesburg Super Kings in the 24th game. The Capitals lost their last game to the Paarl Royals and need a major victory to keep their hopes alive. The Super Kings defeated Sunrisers Eastern Cape and will look to advance to the next round with a win.

PC vs JSK Match Details 

Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings – 24th Match, SA20

Venue: SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion

Date & Time: 28th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

PC vs JSK Venue Stats

PC vs JSK Pitch Report

It's a little slower than it was in the past, but there's still plenty of opportunity to score big with the ball coming off the bat at such a fast pace.

PC vs JSK Weather Report

There is a possibility of cloud and rain hovering over the ground during the initial innings of the match.

PC vs JSK Last Five Matches

PC vs JSK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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PC vs JSK Probable Playing XIs:

Joburg Super Kings Probable Playing XIs

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Rilee Rossouw (c), Will Jacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marques Ackerman, Keagan Lion Cachet, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Kyle Simmonds, Eathan Bosch, Jason Behrendorff

Topmost Picks for PC vs JSK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Will Jacks – Will Jacks was a crucial player for the team after an incredible last match where he piled up 56 runs off 53 balls, with a strike rate of 106.
• Eathan Bosch –  Eathan Bosch was the standout performer and his figures of 1/26 saw him take the Player of the Match Award.

Top Picks – Joburg Super Kings

• Devon Conway – Devon Conway, hit 76 off 56 with a strike rate of 135 against Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
• David Wiese –  Veteran all-rounder, provides both lower-order fireworks and key overs in the death.

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rilee Rossouw, Jonny Bairstow, Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira(VC), Will Jacks(C), Evan Jones, Senuran Muthusamy, Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, Eathan Bosch

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(VC), Rilee Rossouw, Jonny Bairstow, Faf du Plessis(C), Donovan Ferreira, Will Jacks, Evan Jones, Senuran Muthusamy, Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, Eathan Bosch

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Will Jacks, Faf du Plessis

Vice-captain – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Donovan Ferreira

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

PC vs JSK Probable Winners:

The Pretoria Capitals won once this season, and their batting lineup has performed poorly in most games. The confidence in the camp appears to be low, and the team will need a strong performance from its batsmen to win. The Johannesburg Super Kings batted well in their last game, and their bowlers looked good. Given their current form, we expect the Super Kings to lead this game from the start. Considering the team combination, Pretoria Capitals is expected to win this match.

James Neesham’s Drop Echoes Herschelle Gibbs’ Iconic 1999 Moment in SA20

In the SA20 2025 game, something really good happened with the teams Pretoria Capitals and Paarl Royals. James Neesham, who's a cricket player from New Zealand, did something that happened earlier at the 1999 World Cup by accident. Neesham dropped the ball just as Herschelle Gibbs did many years ago. It was something we will always remember because it was wonderful.

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The Moment of Misfortune

Joe Root was ready to hit the ball with the bat. Root smacked the ball and it zipped off to the side. Neesham thought he could catch it since it was the fifth time the player threw the ball. But when Neesham tried to grasp it, he could not catch it and it fell to the ground! At the start, Neesham acted as if he caught the ball, holding up his hands.But then everyone saw the ball on the ground and he felt unfathomably sad because he ruined. Oh no, he really thought he was going to catch it, but it fell right out!CPommie Mbangwa said something that made everyone remember an old cricket game from 1999. Mister Mbangwa said, he's made the same mistake as Herschelle Gibbs, which is about the time when Gibbs dropped the ball and ruined in the World Cup. Now, people are thinking about that major mistake because Mbangwa made them think of it.

🚨 ONE OF THE STRANGE MOMENT IN CRICKET 🚨

- Neesham re created Gibbs off 1999...!!! pic.twitter.com/a4kFOMqklw

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 25, 2025

Reminiscent Moment from the 1999 World Cup

In a major, important game in the World Cup of 1999, Steve Waugh from Australia was to bat and had 56 runs. Herschelle Gibbs, who played for South Africa, was able to catch the ball that Steve hit but he let it fall! Because Gibbs didn't understand it correctly, Steve continued playing. Steve's amazing playing after that helped Australia to win the game in a very thrilling manner.It was very unhappy for South Africa since that dropped ball is why they got knocked out of the World Cup. People still discuss that catch that got away.

Neesham’s Moment in the Spotlight

Joe Root was able to continue playing because Neesham missed catching the ball. Joe Root did very well and scored 78 points without getting out. His team, Paarl Royals, won the game by just 11 points against Pretoria Capitals. Joe Root's great performance was a major reason they won, and he made it tough for the other team to catch up.

PR vs PC Match Preview

Two of the first ten games in the 2025 SA20 have ended in a draw, with Pretoria Capitals unlucky enough to be involved in both! This will be the tournament's 21th match, and with the possible exception of Sunrisers Eastern Cape, all 2024 SA20 champions, every one of the other teams have prevailed at least once. Pretoria Capitals have only won one match and are one point behind the leaders in the table as of Friday. They are additionally one point ahead of Paarl Royals, who have two wins so far, and the league predicts a particularly close game at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

PR vs PC Match Details 

Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals – 21th Match, SA20

Venue: Boland Park, Paarl

Date & Time: 25th January 2025 at 04:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

PR vs PC Venue Stats

PR vs PC Pitch Report

It's a little slower than it was in the past, but there's still plenty of opportunity to score big with the ball coming off the bat at such a fast pace.

PR vs PC Weather Report

There is a possibility of cloud and rain hovering over the ground during the initial innings of the match.

PR vs PC Last Five Matches

PR vs PC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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PR vs PC Probable Playing XIs:

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Will Jacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Rilee Rossouw (c), Liam Livingstone, Marques Ackerman, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, Tiaan van Vuuren

Topmost Picks for PR vs PC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Liam Livingstone – The Englishman has an impressive combination of 6676 runs and 127 wickets in his T20 career.
• Eathan Bosch –  Eathan Bosch was the standout performer and wickets total for his entire SA20 career is 23 wickets.

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius – Lhuan-dre Pretorius played yet another crucial knock in front of his home crowd when he scored 83 runs off 52 balls.
• Andile Phehlukwayo –  Phehlukwayo has a combination of 121 T20 wickets and 978 T20 runs.

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(VC), Dinesh Karthik, Will Jacks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root(C), Liam Livingstone, Senuran Muthusamy, Dayyaan Galiem, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka, Eathan Bosch

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dinesh Karthik, Will Jacks(C), Lhuan-dre Pretorius(VC), Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Senuran Muthusamy, Dayyaan Galiem, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka, Eathan Bosch

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Will Jacks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Vice-captain – Dayyaan Galiem, Yasir Ali

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

PR vs PC Probable Winners:

Paarl Royals possess an excellent recent history against Pretoria Capitals, which we expect to continue in this match. While the Capitals' bowlers are expected to be rested, the Royals have a strong batting lineup, including one of the most talented 18-year-old openers in world cricket. We anticipate an exciting game, with Pretoria Capitals suffering their second defeat of the season. Considering the team combination, Paarl Royals is expected to win this match.

DSG vs PR Match Preview

We have reached the most important stage of the SA20 2025. The Durban Super Giants will try to keep their hopes alive in their 18th game against the Paarl Royals. After being halted by rain, the Durban Super Giants swapped points with MI Cape Town in their most recent game. The Paarl Royals beat the Johannesburg Super Kings in their last game and will look to build on that momentum. The Durban Super Giants have had trouble this season. The team has only won one of its six games and has struggled for consistency. In this must-win game, they will have to deal with high temperatures. As a result, the Paarl Royals have performed admirably, winning four of their last five games, instilling confidence.

DSG vs PR Match Details 

Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals – 18th Match, SA20

Venue: Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban

Date & Time: 23th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

DSG vs PR Venue Stats

DSG vs PR Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

DSG vs PR Weather Report

The climate in Durban will be clear and breezy, with little chance of rain. 

DSG vs PR Last Five Matches

DSG vs PR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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DSG vs PR Probable Playing XIs:

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Keshav Maharaj (c), Matthew Breetzke, Brandon King, Kane Williamson, Quinton de Kock (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Junior Dala, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq

Topmost Picks for DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius – Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored an excellent half-century in the previous match and looks in fine touch.
• Bjorn Fortuin –  Bjorn Fortuin is a top-class performer and took 2/22 in his last appearance in Cape Town.

Top Picks – Durban Super Giants

• Matthew Breetzke – He has an average of 45.86 in the league and has scored 215 runs in his 5 innings against Paarl Royals.
• Noor Ahmad –  Noor Ahmad took nine wickets in 11 games at an economy of 7.61 for Durban Super Giants in SA20 last year.

DSG vs PR Probable Winners:

This season, the Durban Super Giants have only won once, and their batting lineup has struggled in the majority of games. The team will rely on its veteran players to rise to the challenge of this match. The Paarl Royals are consistent, with their key players in good shape. They've only lost once thus far, giving the team an advantage. Considering the team combination, Paarl Royals is expected to win this match.

SEC vs PC Match Preview

It is the most important phase of SA20 2025. In the 17th game, the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face the Pretoria Capitals. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape are going to be confident after defeating the Durban Super Giants in their last game. The Pretoria Capitals lost their last game to the Paarl Royals and are going to be under pressure. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have prevailed in their last two games, and they will be confident. They will also be inspired by their previous victory over the Pretoria Capitals. The Capitals were unsuccessful this season, winning only one of five games.

SEC vs PC Match Details 

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals – 17th Match, SA20

Venue: Saint George's Park, Gqeberha

Date & Time: 22th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

SEC vs PC Venue Stats

SEC vs PC Pitch Report

The 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.

SEC vs PC Weather Report

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

SEC vs PC Last Five Matches

SEC vs PC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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SEC vs PC Probable Playing XIs:

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for SEC vs PC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Will Smeed – Will Smeed, played a valuable knock of 54 in 34 balls with a strike rate of 158.
• James Neesham –  James Neesham bagged a 2-24 in his 4 overs for an economy of 6.00.

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• David Bedingham – David Bedingham, played a valuable knock of 54 in 34 balls with a strike rate of 158.
• Marco Jansen –  Marco Jansen offers pace options that boost the attack, 2-31 in his 4 overs.

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tristan Stubbs, Rilee Rossouw, Will Jacks(C), James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Aiden Markram(VC), Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Eathan Bosch, Richard Gleeson

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(VC), Tristan Stubbs, Rilee Rossouw, Will Jacks, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen(C), Tom Abell, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Marco Jansen, Will Jacks

Vice-captain – Aiden Markram, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

SEC vs PC Probable Winners:

The Pretoria Capitals will have to deal with high temperatures in this game. They've only won once, and a big win in this game will keep their hopes alive for the upcoming round. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have performed well in their last two games. Their bowlers have been in good form, which gives the team an advantage. Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.

PC vs PR Match Preview

Two of the first ten games in the 2025 SA20 have ended in a draw, with Pretoria Capitals unlucky enough to be involved in both! This will be the tournament's 12th match, and with the possible exception of Sunrisers Eastern Cape, all 2024 SA20 champions, every one of the other teams have prevailed at least once. Pretoria Capitals have only won one match and are one point behind the leaders in the table as of Friday. They are additionally one point ahead of Paarl Royals, who have two wins so far, and the league predicts a particularly close game at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

PC vs PR Match Details 

Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals – 12th Match, SA20

Venue: SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion

Date & Time: 18th January 2025 at 04:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

PC vs PR Venue Stats

PC vs PR Pitch Report

It's a little slower than it was in the past, but there's still plenty of opportunity to score big with the ball coming off the bat at such a fast pace.

PC vs PR Weather Report

There is a possibility of cloud and rain hovering over the ground during the initial innings of the match.

PC vs PR Last Five Matches

PC vs PR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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PC vs PR Probable Playing XIs:

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Will Jacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Rilee Rossouw (c), Liam Livingstone, Marques Ackerman, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, Tiaan van Vuuren

Topmost Picks for PC vs PR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Liam Livingstone – The Englishman has an impressive combination of 6676 runs and 127 wickets in his T20 career.
• Eathan Bosch –  Eathan Bosch was the standout performer and wickets total for his entire SA20 career is 23 wickets.

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius – Lhuan-dre Pretorius played yet another crucial knock in front of his home crowd when he scored 83 runs off 52 balls.
• Andile Phehlukwayo –  Phehlukwayo has a combination of 121 T20 wickets and 978 T20 runs.

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dinesh Karthik, Will Jacks(C), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Senuran Muthusamy, Dayyaan Galiem(VC), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka, Eathan Bosch

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(VC), Dinesh Karthik, Will Jacks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius(C), Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Senuran Muthusamy, Dayyaan Galiem, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka, Eathan Bosch

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Will Jacks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Vice-captain – Dayyaan Galiem, Yasir Ali

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

PC vs PR Probable Winners:

Paarl Royals possess an excellent recent history against Pretoria Capitals, which we expect to continue in this match. While the Capitals' bowlers are expected to be rested, the Royals have a strong batting lineup, including one of the most talented 18-year-old openers in world cricket. We anticipate an exciting game, with Pretoria Capitals suffering their second defeat of the season. Considering the team combination, Paarl Royals is expected to win this match.