Boland Park Paarl Pitch Report For PC vs PR SA20 2025 Match



Boland Park is set to host the Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals match on January 25 [Source: @cricketdistrict/X.com]Boland Park is set to host the Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals match on January 25 [Source: @cricketdistrict/X.com]

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Paarl Royals will be clashing with the Pretoria Capitals for their second game. The first time these two teams met was at SuperSport Park. However, this time around, Boland Park will be hosting the match. Scheduled for January 25, the high-octane match is set to begin at 4:30 PM IST.

In their last clash, the Paarl Royals chased an enormous total to bamboozle the Rilee Rossouw-led Capitals. Riding on a string of four consecutive wins, the David Miller-led Royals are set to eye another win against the Capitals. 

The table toppers, Paarl Royals, have evidently found their rhythm, however, on the other hand, Pretoria Capitals have only managed 1 win out of their 6 games. Hence, the upcoming clash will be significant for them as their playoff hopes hang by a thread.

The last time the two teams met the pitch was a batter's heaven however, this time around, Boland Park might not favour such a free flow of runs.  As both teams gear up for a high-voltage clash, let's see how the pitch at Boland Park will behave throughout the match. 

Boland Park Paarl Stats And Records In SA20 2025

Criterion
Data
Matches played3
Matches won batting 1st0
Matches won bowling 1st3
Average 1st innings score159
Average 2nd innings score161

Boland Park Paarl Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

Boland Park in Paarl offers a track that balances bat and ball, with an average score of 159 in SA20 2025. Unlike faster and bouncier pitches in cities like Johannesburg or Cape Town, Boland Park provides less pace and bounce, making it unique among South African venues. Spinners thrive here, along with a dominant display from pacers as well.

However, though the pitch is spin-friendly in nature, batters have found success by playing sensible cricket, as only 24 wickets have fallen across six innings. The venue has witnessed chasing teams winning all three games, making the toss critical. Hence, the toss-winning captain will likely choose to bowl first.

Players To Watch Out For At Boland Park Paarl

Lhuan-dre Pretorius

  • The emerging youngster of South Africa Lhuan-dre Pretorius has played some explosive knocks for his team including figures of 97 and 83. Boasting a strike rate of 180.42, he can prove to be a potent threat with the bat if the 18-year-old finds his footing early on the crease.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

  • The 23-year-old Afghanistan spinner boasts 10 wickets in his 6 SA20 matches delivering consistent performances with figures of 2-27, 2-23. Given that the Boland Park pitch conditions remain spin-friendly, Mujeeb Ur Rahman can engineer the downfall of the opponent with his masterclass spin-bowling.

Bjorn Fortuin

  • Though the 30-year-old hasn't impressed much in this season's SA20, Bjorn Fortuin is able to disrupt the opponent's bowling lineup with his left-arm spin. Boasting a career-best figure of 3-16 in T20Is, Fortuin knows to play with the pitch and can exploit it well if he finds his rhythm.