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Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals – Qualifier 1 Match, SA20 2025

Venue: Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium Cricket Ground, Durban

Date & Time: 21st January 2026 at 09:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

SEC vs PC Venue Stats 

SEC vs PC Pitch Report

The ground often provides a balanced T20 surface with early assistance for both pacers and spinners, gradually transitioning into a favorable track for batters as the innings progress. Boundaries are easily reachable in the speedy outfield, and squads with strong power games can produce impressive totals. 

SEC vs PC Weather Report

The weather forecast predicts sunny skies and mild temperatures, ideal for continuous T20 action. 

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:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

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

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for SEC vs PC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Sherfane Rutherford: Sherfane Rutherford is the team's top run-scorer, with 317 runs in 9 matches at an average of 79.67 and a strike rate of 166.81.
• Keshav Maharaj: Keshav Maharaj is the team's top wicket-taker, with 9 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 6.54.

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Quinton de Kock: Quinton de Kock got 328 runs in 9 matches at an average of 46.86 and a strike rate of 149.62.
• Anrich Nortje: Anrich Nortje is the team's top wicket-taker, with 14 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 7.71.

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for SEC vs PC Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock(C), Shai Hope, Jordan Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Roston Chase, Marco Jansen, Sherfane Rutherford(VC), Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje

Vice-captain – Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

SEC vs PC Probable Winners:

It is likely to be a close game between two well-balanced teams that have performed admirably in the league stage, however Sunrisers Eastern Cape has a minor advantage due to the depth of their batting lineup. We expect the two-time champs to proceed to the finals. Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.

SEC vs PC FAQ

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) are set to clash with Pretoria Capitals (PC) in Qualifier 1 of SA20 2025-26 at Kingsmead, in Durban, on Wednesday, 21. The winner of this match will move straight into the final, while the losing team will get another chance in Qualifier 2.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape concluded their league rounds at the top of the table. The team won five matches and lost three with two matches washed out. The defending champions are coming into this match with good momentum after beating MI Cape Town by seven wickets in their last league game. Led by Tristan Stubbs, SEC have looked strong with both bat and ball throughout the season.

Pretoria Capitals ended the league phase in second place with five wins and four losses from ten matches. One of their games was abandoned due to rain. The Capitals come into this encounter having won four out of their last five games and thus should be ready for this major encounter. However, they would know that the SEC have beaten them twice this season.

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

• Matches Played: 9
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won: 6
• Pretoria Capitals Won: 3
• No Result: 0

SEC vs PC: Pitch Report

The pitch at Kingsmead has offered a balanced contest this season. The average first-innings score here is around 159. Fast bowlers can get some swing early with the new ball, while batters who spend time at the crease can score freely later on. Teams batting first have had more success, so the toss could play an important role.

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SEC vs PC: Predicted Playing XIs

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

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

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

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

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) is set to face Pretoria Capitals (PC) in Match No. 5 of SA20 2025-26, which will be played at St. George's Park on Sunday, December 29th. Both teams have played one match so far and will be keen to improve their position early in the tournament.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape had an ideal start to their season with an enormous victory of 137 runs against the Paarl Royals. Jordan Hermann had an impeccable innings, reaching 62 not out from just 28 deliveries, while Anrich Nortje had an excellent performance with the ball, taking 4 wickets while conceding just 13 runs. The Royals could only muster a total of 49 runs, which lifted the Sunrisers' morale to great heights.

Pretoria Capitals, on the other hand, had a tough start to the campaign. They lost their opening match by 22 runs against Joburg Super Kings. While chasing a total of 169, they got a good start, but then they lost steam in the last few overs and failed to meet the target. Keshav Maharaj will be looking to lead the Capitals back to success.

SEC vs PC: Head-to-Head Record

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

SEC vs PC: Pitch Report

The pitch at St. George’s Park is not easy for batting. Fast bowlers get good bounce and movement early on. As the match goes on, the surface slows down, making stroke play harder. Spinners usually have less impact here, and teams batting first may look to post a competitive total.

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SEC vs PC: Predicted Playing XIs

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

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

Pretoria Capitals (PC):

Will Smeed, Bryce Parsons, Shai Hope, Daniel Smith (WK), Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Roston Chase, Codi Yusuf, Keshav Maharaj (C), Lungi Ngidi, Tymal Mills

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.

Sunrisers are slowly getting on a roll again and with their line-up they have the ability to get really dangerous quickly.

SEC vs PC Match Details

Date: January 22nd, 2025

Time:  9:00 PM IST

Venue: St George's Park, Gqeberha

SEC vs PC Weather Report

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

SEC vs PC Pitch Report

Gqeberha looks a little more on the low scoring side this time around and batting first could be a better bet.

SEC vs PC Predicted Playing XI

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

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  

SEC vs PC Key Players

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

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

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.

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SEC vs PC Match Tips

The Sunrisers look a little more balanced and playing at home could make use of their advantage.

Match Prediction: Sunrisers Eastern Cape Will Win the Match

SEC vs PC Match Preview

Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face off in Centurion on Thursday evening in Match 18 of the 2024 SA20. The Capitals are at the bottom of the table, having won only one of their five matches, while the Sunrisers are second with three victories. Pretoria Capitals were already struggling in the competition before being bowled out in 14 overs by Sunrisers Eastern Cape in their final match. We expect an improvement in this match, but it will be difficult to exact revenge. Sunriser Eastern Cape will arrive at Centurion Park in fantastic form and still glowing after their performance against Pretoria Capitals on Monday. This game may not be as one-sided, but the Sunrisers will be confident of another win.

SEC vs PC Match Details

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals – 18th Match

Venue: SuperSport Park – Centurion

Date & Time: 25th January 2024 at 09:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema

SEC vs PC Venue Stats

SEC vs PC Pitch Report

The pitch at St George’s Park will provide excellent pace and bounce. In this game, a par score will most likely be higher than 210.

SEC vs PC Weather Report

There is a very slim chance of rain during this game, but it will be humid and cloudy throughout. The temperature will be in the low 20s.

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:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

Jordan Hermann, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Ottniel Baartman, Daniel Worrall

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Phil Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Kyle Verreynne, Rilee Rossouw, Colin Ingram, James Neesham, Corbin Bosch, Wayne Parnell (c), Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Hardus Viljoen

Topmost Picks for SEC vs PC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Tristan Stubbs – The 23 year old right-hander timed the ball brilliantly in his first innings of the tournament on Saturday where he hit three fours and four sixes.
• Marco Jansen – The South Africa international was the most economical of the quick bowlers against Durban’s Super Giants and also picked up the key wicket of Quinton de Kock.

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Kyle Verreynne- the 26 year old came in for his first appearance of this SA20 and he impressed with seven fours and one six across his innings.
• Adil Rashid- the experienced right arm spin bowler picked up the key wicket of the in-form batter Leus du Plooy in the defeat to Joburg Super Kings.

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

Phil Salt(C), Tristan Stubbs, Rilee Rossouw, Jordan Hermann, Dawid Malan, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen(VC), Will Jacks, James Neesham, Wayne Parnell, Daniel Worrall

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

Phil Salt, Tristan Stubbs, Rilee Rossouw, Tom Abell, Dawid Malan, Aiden Markram(VC), Marco Jansen, Will Jacks(C), James Neesham, Wayne Parnell, Simon Harmer

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Phil Salt, Will Jacks

Vice-captain – Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram

Wicketkeeper – Phil Salt

SEC vs PC Probable Winners:

Although the sides are separated by six points in the tournament, we believe they are evenly matched, and this game will go the distance with a close victory. Good spin bowling will be critical, and both teams have top spinners available. Sunrisers Eastern Cape are full of confidence, and we believe they can win three in a row in brown. Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.

SEC vs PC Match Preview

Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals will face off in match 15 of the 2024 SA20 on Monday evening at St George’s Park. The Sunrisers are aiming for their third consecutive win in the tournament, while the Capitals are looking for their second. Sunrisers Eastern Cape did not win either of their first two games, with one being a no-result. Since then, they have won consecutive games against MI Cape Town and Durban’s Super Giants. They will be expecting another victory over Pretoria Capitals. After winning by 17 runs on Thursday, Pretoria Capitals were defeated by 6 wickets with two overs remaining on Saturday. Pretoria Capitals will face a tough challenge against an in-form Sunrisers Eastern Cape side.

SEC vs PC Match Details

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals – 15th Match

Venue: St Georges Park – Gqeberha

Date & Time: 22th January 2024 at 09:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema

SEC vs PC Venue Stats

SEC vs PC Pitch Report

The pitch at St George’s Park will provide excellent pace and bounce. In this game, a par score will most likely be higher than 210.

SEC vs PC Weather Report

There is a very slim chance of rain during this game, but it will be humid and cloudy throughout. The temperature will be in the low 20s.

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:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

Jordan Hermann, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Ottniel Baartman, Daniel Worrall

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Phil Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Kyle Verreynne, Rilee Rossouw, Colin Ingram, James Neesham, Corbin Bosch, Wayne Parnell (c), Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Hardus Viljoen

Topmost Picks for SEC vs PC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Tristan Stubbs – The 23 year old right-hander timed the ball brilliantly in his first innings of the tournament on Saturday where he hit three fours and four sixes.
• Marco Jansen – The South Africa international was the most economical of the quick bowlers against Durban’s Super Giants and also picked up the key wicket of Quinton de Kock.

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Kyle Verreynne- the 26 year old came in for his first appearance of this SA20 and he impressed with seven fours and one six across his innings.
• Adil Rashid- the experienced right arm spin bowler picked up the key wicket of the in-form batter Leus du Plooy in the defeat to Joburg Super Kings.

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

Phil Salt(C), Tristan Stubbs, Rilee Rossouw, Jordan Hermann, Dawid Malan, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen(VC), Will Jacks, James Neesham, Wayne Parnell, Daniel Worrall

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

Phil Salt, Tristan Stubbs, Rilee Rossouw, Tom Abell, Dawid Malan, Aiden Markram(VC), Marco Jansen, Will Jacks(C), James Neesham, Wayne Parnell, Simon Harmer

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Phil Salt, Will Jacks

Vice-captain – Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram

Wicketkeeper – Phil Salt

SEC vs PC Probable Winners:

Although the sides are separated by six points in the tournament, we believe they are evenly matched, and this game will go the distance with a close victory. Good spin bowling will be critical, and both teams have top spinners available. Sunrisers Eastern Cape are full of confidence, and we believe they can win three in a row in brown. Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.