Paarl Royals (PR) are set to face Pretoria Capitals (PC) in Match 19 of the SA20 2025-26 at Boland Park in Paarl, on Saturday, January 10.
The Royals are currently in the third position on the points table, having won three and lost one out of the five matches they've played so far. Meanwhile, the team was on a three-match winning streak until their last game against Joburg Super Kings ended without a result, with two teams sharing a point apiece.
On the other hand, the Capitals are just below their
opposition, occupying the fourth position with 11 points under their belt. The team has incurred two wins and three defeats so far and is fighting to improve its position in the tally.
PR vs PC Match Details
| Match | Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals, Match 19, SA20 2025-26 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Saturday, January 10; 4:30 PM |
| Venue | Boland Park, Paarl |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
Boland Park, Paarl Pitch Report
The surface at Boland Park in Paarl is known for its balanced nature, providing an equal battle between bat and ball. However, the track will be slightly inclined towards the batters in the first half of the game. The average first-innings score here is 158 runs, while the overall average score is 156. So, the toss-winning skipper will look ahead to bat first and defend the target under bowling-friendly conditions.
PR vs PC Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 07 |
| Paarl Royals Won | 05 |
| Pretoria Capitals Won | 02 |
| Tied / No Results | 00 |
| First-ever fixture | January 22, 2023 |
| Most-recent fixture | January 25, 2025 |
PR vs PC Predicted Playing 11s
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PR vs PC Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Shai Hope
Pretoria Capitals' Shai Hope has been in brilliant form in the ongoing competition. He is the leading run-getter of the tournament as he has amassed 206 runs from five innings at an average of 51.50. The right-hand batter will look to continue his purple patch against the Royals.
Probable Best Bowler: Ottneil Baartman
Paarl Royals' Ottneil Baartman could be the bowler to watch out for in the upcoming game. The pacer has bagged 11 wickets from four games at an economy rate of just 9.20. His spell will be crucial in the coming game as he will look to pick wickets at regular intervals.
