The Paarl Royals will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Qualifier 2 of SA20 2025 at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Paarl Royals had a strong league stage, finishing second with 28 points. However, they lost to MI Cape Town in Qualifier 1 and now face a must-win match against the two-time champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Eastern Cape had an inconsistent start but recovered well to finish third with 24 points. They secured their spot in this match by defeating Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator.
Both teams will now battle for a place in the tournament final, making this a high-stakes encounter.
SuperSport Park Pitch Report
The pitch at SuperSport Park, Centurion, has been unpredictable. While some matches have seen high scores above 190 or even 200, others have made run-scoring difficult.
Interestingly, the first three completed games favored chasing teams, but the last two were won by sides batting first. With the wicket displaying mixed behavior, it will be intriguing to see how it plays in this crucial match.
Given the venue’s history, the pitch is expected to support batting, potentially leading to a high-scoring contest.
SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium stats in T20s
| Total Matches | 19 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 9 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 9 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 176 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 161 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 259/4 (18.5 Ovs) by RSA vs WI |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 100/10 (12.2 Ovs) by RSA vs PAK |
| Highest Score Chased | 259/4 (18.5 Ovs) by RSA vs WI |
| Lowest Score Defended | 126/5 (10 Ovs) by RSA vs SL |
