Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) will face Paarl Royals (PR) in Qualifier 2 of the SA20 2025-26 on Friday, January 23, at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. The winner of this match will book a place in the final.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape are coming into this clash after losing to Pretoria Capitals in Qualifier 1. Despite the setback, the SEC have been one of the strong teams this season and will look to bounce back quickly. A win here will give them another shot at the title and a chance to return to the final.

Paarl Royals booked a place in Qualifier 2 with a comfortable victory over Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator. Thus, the Royals are in a decent form in pressure games and would be pretty confident about keeping the winning momentum running. They know that one more victory will take them into the final, making this a high-stakes contest.

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

• Matches Played: 9
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won: 6
• Paarl Royals Won: 3
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 0

SEC vs PR: Pitch Report

The Wanderers pitch usually helps teams batting first. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing batters to score freely once set. Scores above 175 can be competitive here. Bowlers have to be accurate, since even minor mistakes can be a bit costly on this surface.

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SEC vs PR: Predicted Playing XIs

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

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

Paarl Royals (PR):

Dan Lawrence (c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Asa Tribe, Sikandar Raza, Keagan Lion Cachet, Bjorn Fortuin, Rubin Hermann, Hardus Viljoen, Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman

SEC vs PR Match Preview

SEC vs PR Match Details

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals – 07th Match, SA20 2025

Venue: Saint George's Park, Gqeberha

Date & Time: 31st December 2025 at 04:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

SEC vs PR Venue Stats 

SEC vs PR 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 PR Weather Report

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

SEC vs PR Last Five Matches

SEC vs PR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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SEC vs PR Probable Playing XIs:

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Vishen Halambage, Asa Tribe, Rubin Hermann, Kyle Verreynne(wk), David Miller(c), Delano Potgieter, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for SEC vs PR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Quinton de Kock – Quinton de Kock has already risen to the top of the team's scoring list, with 119 runs in two innings and a strike rate of 168.
• Adam Milne – Adam Milne took the most wickets for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the overall SA20 tournament, with 4 scalps.

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius – Lhuan-dre Pretorius dominated the previous SA20, finishing as the tournament's leading run scorer with 397 from 12 matches, averaging 33 and striking 167.
• Bjorn Fortuin – Bjorn Fortuin completed last season with 11 wickets from 11 appearances, ranking second among the competition's wicket takers.

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

Quinton de Kock(C), Rubin Hermann, Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jordan Hermann, Marco Jansen(VC), Bjorn Fortuin, Senuran Muthusamy, Ottneil Baartman, Adam Milne

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Quinton de Kock, Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Vice-captain – Marco Jansen, Adam Milne

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

SEC vs PR Probable Winners:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape put on a strong performance in their first two games and look to keep it up when they face Paarl Royals, a team they easily defeated in the opening game of the season. Paarl has multiple match winners in their lineup, and if Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Rubin Hermann get going right away, they can make this competitive. However, based on our analysis, the Eastern Cape has a better chance of winning this one due to their more balanced squad. Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape face off against Paarl Royals in Match 7 of SA20 2025-26 at St George's Park on Wednesday, December 31. It will be their second meeting this season, with Sunrisers Eastern Cape earning a massive 137-run win earlier in the tournament.

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have started the season in perfect fashion. Led by Tristan Stubbs, the team has won both its matches so far and is seated at the top of the points table with four points. Its batting and bowling units have clicked in unison, and they will feel pretty confident of extending the winning run.

The Paarl Royals are still looking for their first win. They have played one match and lost it, which has left them at the bottom of the table. After suffering a heavy defeat against Sunrisers earlier, the Royals will be eager to bounce back, settle scores, and get their campaign going.

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

• Matches Played: 8
  
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won: 6
  
• Paarl Royals Won: 2
  
• Tied/No Result: 0
  

SEC vs PR: Pitch Report

The pitch at St. George’s Park usually helps fast bowlers with good pace and bounce early on. Batting may not be very easy, particularly at the beginning of the match. As the match progresses, the surface becomes slightly slower, which makes stroke play very difficult. Spinners tend to play a lesser part as compared to the fast bowlers.

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SEC vs PR: Predicted Playing XIs

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

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

Paarl Royals (PR):

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Vishen Halambage, Asa Tribe, Rubin Hermann, Kyle Verreynne (WK), David Miller (C), Delano Potgieter, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

SEC vs PR Match Preview

Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face Paarl Royals in Match 30 of the 2024 SA20 on Sunday, which also serves as the group stage’s final game. Both teams have already qualified for the knockout stage, and they faced off on Friday, with the Sunrisers winning by 44 runs in Paarl. Sunrisers Eastern Cape defeated Paarl Royals convincingly in their last game, and they are in excellent form. They will not give up in this match and will be determined to score as many points as possible. Paarl Royals have been completely outplayed and easily defeated in each of their last three games. Two or three key players will be required to contribute offensively.

SEC vs PR Match Details

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals – 30th Match

Venue: St Georges Park – Gqeberha

Date & Time: 04th February 2024 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema

SEC vs PR Venue Stats

SEC vs PR Pitch Report

There is still some good pace on the wicket, but batters should be wary of sideways movement. Spinners will also have their turn.

SEC vs PR Weather Report

Temperatures will be in the high thirties during the first few exchanges of this game before dropping to 32 degrees for the second innings.

SEC vs PR Last Five Matches

SEC vs PR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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SEC vs PR 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, Beyers Swanepoel, Simon Harmer, Daniel Worrall

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller (c), Andile Phehlukwayo, Fabian Allen, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy, Tabraiz Shamsi

Topmost Picks for SEC vs PR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Dawid Malan- the left-hander has the ability to be completely out of form at the start of an innings before making a century later on and after successive single figure scores, Sunrisers will be looking for that in this game.
• Marco Jansen- the bowling all-rounder produced his best display of the tournament so far and dismissed Will Jacks then Phil Salt in the same over against Pretoria Capitals.

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Jos Buttler – The English opener has hit 296 runs from eight innings in this year’s SA20 and he finished last year’s tournament as the highest run scorer.
• Lungi Ngidi – Along with Australian Daniel Worrall, the South African right-arm fast medium bowler has 13 wickets in the tournament and he has picked up at least one wicket in each of the last four games.

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

Jos Buttler, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell, Marco Jansen(C), Aiden Markram, Wihan Lubbe(VC), Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Daniel Worrall

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

Jos Buttler(C), Tristan Stubbs, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell(VC), Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Tom Abell, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Daniel Worrall

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Marco Jansen, Jos Buttler

Vice-captain – Tom Abell, Wihan Lubbe

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

SEC vs PR Probable Winners:

With both teams guaranteed to finish in the top four and advance to the knockout stage, this match could serve as a dress rehearsal for the final! Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been in excellent form, but we believe their bowling attack may struggle against Paarl Royals’ batting lineup. Our prediction is for a close game, with Paarl Royals taking the win. Considering the team combination, Paarl Royals is expected to win this match.

SEC vs PR Match Preview

The Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face off in Match 27 of the 2024 SA20 at Boland Park on Friday evening. The Royals have 22 points after five wins in eight matches, two points behind the Sunrisers, who have the same win record but have lost one less. The Paarl Royals have already qualified for the tournament’s knockout stage, but their recent form has been poor, with losses to Durban’s Super Giants by large margins in back-to-back games. Sunrisers Eastern Cape are emerging as one of the teams to watch as the knockout stage approaches. Although they have yet to face Paarl Royals in this year’s tournament.

SEC vs PR Match Details

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals – 27th Match

Venue: Boland Park – Paarl

Date & Time: 02nd February 2024 at 09:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema

SEC vs PR Venue Stats

SEC vs PR Pitch Report

There is still some good pace on the wicket at Boland Park, but batters should be wary of sideways movement. Spinners will also have their turn.

SEC vs PR Weather Report

Temperatures will be in the high thirties during the first few exchanges of this game before dropping to 32 degrees for the second innings.

SEC vs PR Last Five Matches

SEC vs PR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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SEC vs PR 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, Beyers Swanepoel, Simon Harmer, Daniel Worrall

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller (c), Andile Phehlukwayo, Fabian Allen, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy, Tabraiz Shamsi

Topmost Picks for SEC vs PR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Dawid Malan- the left-hander has the ability to be completely out of form at the start of an innings before making a century later on and after successive single figure scores, Sunrisers will be looking for that in this game.
• Marco Jansen- the bowling all-rounder produced his best display of the tournament so far and dismissed Will Jacks then Phil Salt in the same over against Pretoria Capitals.

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Jos Buttler – The English opener has hit 296 runs from eight innings in this year’s SA20 and he finished last year’s tournament as the highest run scorer.
• Lungi Ngidi – Along with Australian Daniel Worrall, the South African right-arm fast medium bowler has 13 wickets in the tournament and he has picked up at least one wicket in each of the last four games.

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

Jos Buttler, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell, Marco Jansen(C), Aiden Markram(VC), Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Daniel Worrall

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

Jos Buttler(C), Tristan Stubbs, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Daniel Worrall(VC)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Marco Jansen, Jos Buttler

Vice-captain – Aiden Markram, Daniel Worrall

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

SEC vs PR Probable Winners:

With both teams guaranteed to finish in the top four and advance to the knockout stage, this match could serve as a dress rehearsal for the final! Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been in excellent form, but we believe their bowling attack may struggle against Paarl Royals’ batting lineup. Our prediction is for a close game, with Paarl Royals taking the win. Considering the team combination, Paarl Royals is expected to win this match.