The Paarl Royals (PR) will face the struggling Pretoria Capitals (PC) in Match 20 of the SA20 2025 at Boland Park, Paarl. With the Royals looking to cement their spot at the top of the table and the Capitals fighting for survival, this promises to be a high-stakes clash. Catch below all the important information you need to build your PR vs PC Dream11 teams.
Match Details: PR vs PC
- Fixture: Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals, Match 20, SA20 2025
- Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM IST / 11:00 AM GMT / 1:00 PM Local Time
- Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: Check local broadcasters for updates
Pitch Report: Boland Park
Boland Park has proven to be a bowler-friendly venue, with its slow nature aiding spinners significantly. Day games tend to favor the bowlers even more, making it a challenge for batters.
Key Pitch Stats:
- Average 1st Innings Score: 130
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 102
- Pacers: 80 wickets from 1592 balls | Average: 28.02 | Economy: 8.44
- Spinners: 63 wickets from 1375 balls | Average: 24.01 | Economy: 6.60
Team Form & Key Players
Paarl Royals (PR)
The Royals are in sensational form, winning five out of their six matches. They have been clinical with both bat and ball, making them the team to beat this season.
Key Players to Watch:
- Joe Root: With 201 runs and three wickets, Root has been the Royals’ backbone, contributing in all facets.
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius: The tournament’s leading run-scorer, Pretorius has been sensational at the top of the order.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman: With 10 wickets in six matches, Mujeeb’s spin has been a game-changer for the Royals.
Probable Playing XI:
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Joe Root
- Rubin Hermann
- David Miller
- Mitchell Van Buuren
- Dinesh Karthik(w)
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Dayyaan Galiem
- Dunith Wellalage
- Eshan Malinga
Pretoria Capitals (PC)
The Capitals are having a tough season with just one win so far. They’ll need their star players to step up if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Key Players to Watch:
- Will Jacks: The all-rounder has 115 runs and three wickets, including a strong bowling performance in the last game.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz: The aggressive opener has been a consistent performer at the top of the order.
- Eathan Bosch: The pacer picked up a 3-wicket haul in the previous game and could shine again on this surface.
Probable Playing XI:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Will Jacks
- Kyle Verreynne(w)
- Rilee Rossouw(c)
- Senuran Muthusamy
- James Neesham
- Marques Ackerman
- Eathan Bosch
- Anrich Nortje
- Jason Behrendorff
- Lungi Ngidi
PR vs PC Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Team: Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals
Here’s a balanced Dream11 fantasy team for PR vs PC:
Wicketkeepers:
- Kyle Verreynne (PR)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (PC)
Batters:
- Joe Root (PR) (C/VC)
- David Miller (PR)
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius (PR)
All-rounders:
- Will Jacks (PC) (C/VC)
- James Neesham (PC)
- Senuran Muthusamy (PC)
Bowlers:
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman (PR)
- Bjorn Fortuin (PR)
- Eathan Bosch (PC)
Match Prediction: PR vs PC
The Paarl Royals come into this game as heavy favorites due to their dominant form and balanced squad. The Pretoria Capitals will need a near-perfect performance to upset the Royals.
Prediction: Paarl Royals to extend their winning streak with another convincing victory.
Where to Watch SA20 Live streaming, PR vs PC
Stay tuned to your local broadcasters to catch this match live. Indian fans can follow the action at 4:30 PM IST. Match will be live on Disney+ Hotstar and Sports 18 Network. Star Sports 2 and 2HD will also telecast.
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