SA20 2025 PC vs PR: Probable XI Predictions, Live Streaming, Fantasy Tips, Preview, Pitch And Weather Report

Will Jacks and Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Source: @PretoriaCapsSA/X.com, @paarlroyals/X.com)

Another day, another match in the SA20 2025 as Pretoria Capitals (PC) get ready to host Paarl Royals (PR) in the first game of the double-header on Saturday, January 18, from 4:30 PM IST at SuperSport Park, Centurion, in Match 12. Both sides are in the middle of the table and will be playing to move up the ladder.

PC vs PR Match 12: Match Details & Live Streaming

PC vs PR: Match 12 Preview

Pretoria Capitals

After getting two of their games abandoned so far, Pretoria Capitals are placed third on the table with a win and a loss each from four games. Having nine points to their name, Pretoria boasts a healthy NRR of +0.894. Captained by middle-order batter Rilee Rossouw, the Capitals have a solid opening duo in the form of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Will Jacks, who almost took them to victory in their first game.

Coming off a washed-out game against Joburg Super Kings, the Centurion-based side were lucky to escape from a loss after only being able to manage 138 in their 20 overs with their batter struggling to play shots. Kyle Verreynne and James Neesham played useful hands which still weren't enough. As soon as the second innings was about to begin, rain started pelting down, and we never saw a ball again that night.

Paarl Royals

Just a place below them on the table are Paarl Royals, with two wins and a loss from three games while accumulating eight points with an NRR of -0.197. Royals are boosted by the addition of young sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius into their setup, who has been nothing but magnificent with his exquisite shots all over the ground. David Miller, the skipper of the side will be pleased with another youngster in the side, Kwena Maphaka.

Paarl are high on confidence, considering they have players on the side who are performing on a regular basis. Joe Root, Dinesh Karthik, Dunith Wellalage and Mujeeb ur Rahman are their four foreign players whom they have put their trust upon. In their previous encounter against MI Cape Town, they chased down 159 courtesy of Pretorius, who played a fine 83-run knock.

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PC vs PR: Weather And Pitch Report

Weather

Centurion on Saturday will likely be partly cloudy, with a 40% chance of rain during the course of the game, as the weather looks dicey. It is possible that the game could be shortened or maybe even get abandoned, as was the case here during the first match that Centurion hosted. Temperature could stay between 28 to 18 degree celsius with 59% humidity while winds will blow around 8 kmph.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the SuperSport Park in Centurion is known to be batting friendly in the past. However, the previous game here between SunRisers and Capitals proved to be bowler friendly as pacers dominated big time and batters found it difficult with the first batting side unable to cross 113. Overall, the average score here in the first innings is 146, with sides chasing having the upper hand. Runs can be scored here in plenty if the conditions support well.

PC vs PR: Probable XIs

Pretoria Capitals: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Will Jacks, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Rilee Rossouw (c), Liam Livingstone, Marques Ackerman, James Neesham, Tiaan van Vuuren, Migael Pretorius, Senuran Muthusamy, Eathan Bosch

Paarl Royals: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dunith Wellalage, Dayyaan Galiem, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka

PC vs PR: Fantasy Cricket Tips

Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Will Jacks are two extremely important players for their respective sides, with a lot dependent on them. Kyle Verreynne can be the wicket-keeping option, whereas David Miller and Marques Ackerman could be middle-order batters. From the all-rounders, James Neesham and Andile Phehlukwayo are decent options. Pacers Kwena Maphaka and Migael Pretorius, alongside spinners Senuran Muthusamy and Dunith Wellalage, are also essential.

PC vs PR: Winner Prediction

Looking at the team combinations of both sides, Paarl Royals seem relatively well-balanced with plenty of options in each department, and hence, they are likely to excel in this encounter.

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