PR vs SEC Head To Head Ahead Of Qualifier 2 Match In SA20 2025

Soumyajit Dutta

Paarl Royals will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape on February 6 [Source: @SunrisersEC/X.com]Paarl Royals will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape on February 6 [Source: @SunrisersEC/X.com]

The Paarl Royals are gearing up for a crucial showdown against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the knockout stage of SA20 2025. This do-or-die clash marks Qualifier 2 of the tournament, where the winner will secure a spot in the final against MI Cape Town. The highly anticipated semi-final is scheduled for February 6 at 9 PM IST, taking place at SuperSport Park in Centurion. 

Paarl Royals

The Paarl Royals were riding high on a six-match winning streak until they hit a bump in the road with losses to the Super Kings and MI Cape Town in Qualifier 1. Being one of the top teams this season, you can imagine their spirits took a hit from those defeats, especially at such a critical point. However, led by captain David Miller, they've got a solid mix of talented individuals.

With key players like Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, and Bjorn Fortuin, the Royals have been a powerful force all season long. They’re looking strong with both bat and ball, so they will be going all out to give it their best shot in the upcoming clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape and grab that ticket to the final.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been in good form since their last few games. After defeating Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator, the Aiden Markram-led team will be confident enough to take on the Paarl Royals who will facing them after a recent loss. 

Marco Jansen, Markram, Liam Dawson and Ottneil Baartman have been strong pillars of the team with the ball and the bat and is expected to continue to do so in the upcoming clash as well. With a good mix of bowling sensations and batting firepower, the Sunrisers will be fired up to book their tickets to the finale.

PR vs SEC Head-to-Head In SA20

The Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape have met for a total of 6 times in SA20 league. Out of all of these encounters, SEC have dominated most of the times with four wins to their name while the Royals only managed to bag 4.

Matches
Paarl Royals Won
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won
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PR vs SEC Head-To-Head At The SuperSport Park

Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape have played against each other multiple times, but they have never faced off at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The Qualifier 2 will be their first meeting at this venue anticipating a fiery clash in the high-octane match.

PR vs SEC: What Happened When They Faced Each Other Last Time?

The last time Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape met was in the 28th match of SA20 2025. Sunrisers Eastern Cape registered a dominant 48-run victory over Paarl Royals in the 28th match of the SA20 League 2025. Batting first, the Sunrisers posted 148/8, with Jordan Hermann’s attacking 53 and Tristan Stubbs’ crucial 43 leading the charge. Despite regular wickets, the middle order added valuable runs, while Paarl Royals’ bowlers, led by Mitchell Owen and Eshan Malinga with two wickets each, tried to keep the target in check.

In response, Paarl Royals collapsed under pressure, getting bowled out for just 100 in 18.2 overs. Their top order crumbled early, with the team struggling at 13-4 within three overs. Rubin Hermann’s 35 and Andile Phehlukwayo’s 22 provided some resistance, but Sunrisers' bowlers, led by Craig Overton (3/15) and Marco Jansen (3/22), dominated the innings. Aiden Markram also contributed with two wickets as Sunrisers sealed a convincing win.