Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Match Preview

The 7th match of the SA20 League will be played between the Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape at SuperSport Park, Centurion on January 14, 2025, at 11:00 GMT.

Match Details

Team Previews

Pretoria Capitals Preview

The Pretoria Capitals are currently placed fifth in the points table with no points and a Net Run Rate of 0.100. They began their season with a loss at the hands of Durban's Super Giants, and their last game against the same opponents was abandoned without a bowl being bowled.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Preview

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have had a modest start to the competition, losing their first two games. They are currently placed at the bottom of the table with a Net Run Rate of 2.752.

Head-to-Head Stats

Team Squads

Pretoria Capitals

Rilee Rossouw (c), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Will Jacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Liam Livingstone, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Eathan Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon, Anrich Nortje, Kyle Simmonds, Migael Pretorius, Will Smeed, Tiaan van Vuuren, Wayne Parnell.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Zak Crawley, Marco Jansen, Tom Abell, Liam Dawson, Richard Gleeson, Simon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman, Roelof van der Merwe, Patrick Kruger, Caleb Seleka, Okuhle Cele, Craig Overton, Beyers Swanepoel.

Probable Playing XI

Pretoria Capitals

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
2. Will Jacks
3. Rilee Rossouw (c)
4. Liam Livingstone
5. James Neesham
6. Senuran Muthusamy
7. Kyle Verreynne (wk)
8. Daryn Dupavillon
9. Anrich Nortje
10. Eathan Bosch
11. Kyle Simmonds

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

1. Zak Crawley
2. Aiden Markram (c)
3. Tristan Stubbs (wk)
4. Marco Jansen
5. Tom Abell
6. Liam Dawson
7. Simon Harmer
8. Richard Gleeson
9. Ottneil Baartman
10. Roelof van der Merwe
11. Craig Overton

Pitch Report

The pitch at SuperSport Park offers good bounce and carry, aiding batters early on. Spinners may play a crucial role in the middle overs. The average first-innings score here is around 170-175.

Weather Report

The weather in Centurion is expected to be sunny with a temperature of 28°C. There are no chances of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match.

Match Prediction

The Pretoria Capitals have a better chance of winning this match against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape, considering their head-to-head stats and current form. However, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape have the potential to turn the game around with their talented squad.

Dream11 Prediction

For your Dream11 fantasy team, consider the following players:

• Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Vice-Captain: Aiden Markram
• Batters: Will Jacks, Zak Crawley, Rilee Rossouw
• All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone, James Neesham, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Richard Gleeson, Senuran Muthusamy

Remember to choose a balanced team with a mix of consistent performers and potential game-changers to maximize your points.