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Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) will take on Paarl Royals (PR) in Qualifier 2 of the SA20 2025-26 on Friday, January 23, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape enter the contest after suffering a defeat against Pretoria Capitals in Qualifier 1. They will be keen to put that loss behind them, regain momentum, and secure a spot in the final, where they would have an opportunity to avenge their earlier defeat against Pretoria Capitals.
Meanwhile, Paarl Royals booked their place
in Qualifier 2 by defeating Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator. They will aim to maintain their winning momentum and seal a place in the final by overcoming Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
SEC vs PR Match Details
| Match | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals, Qualifier 2, SA20 2025-26 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Friday, January 23; 9:00 pm |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels & JioHotstar (app & website) |
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg Pitch Report
The pitch at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg generally favours the team batting first. Batters who spend time at the crease and build partnerships can push the total beyond 175. Bowlers will need to maintain tight lines and lengths, as any loose deliveries can quickly shift the momentum and change the course of the game.
SEC vs PR Head to Head Record in T20s
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Matches Played |
9 |
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Won by Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
6 |
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Won by Paarl Royals |
3 |
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Tied |
0 |
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No Result |
0 |
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First-ever fixture |
January 19, 2023 |
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Most-recent fixture |
December 31, 2025 |
SEC vs PR Predicted Playing 11s
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):
Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Lewis Gregory, Marco Jansen, Chris Green, James Coles, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje
Paarl Royals (PR):
Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Dan Lawrence (c), Rubin Hermann, Asa Tribe, Sikandar Raza, Keagan Lion Cachet, Bjorn Fortuin, Hardus Viljoen, Ottneil Baartman, Nqobani Mokoena
SEC vs PR Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Quinton de Kock
Sunrisers Eastern Cape wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock is expected to be their key batter in Qualifier 2. He is the leading run-scorer in SA20 2025-26, amassing 347 runs in nine innings. His performance at the top of the order will be crucial in setting the tone of the game and guiding Sunrisers Eastern Cape toward a much-needed victory.
Probable Best Bowler: Ottneil Baartman
Ottneil Baartman could be the key bowler for Paarl Royals in this clash. He is the leading wicket-taker in SA20 2025-26, claiming 19 wickets in eight innings. His performances in the powerplay and death overs will be crucial in turning the game in Paarl Royals’ favour by picking up timely wickets.
