SA20 2025: PR vs PC Playing 11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, Live Streaming

Paarl Royals to face Pretoria Capitals in SA20 2025 season [Source: @SA20_League/X.com]

Paarl Royals will be up against Pretoria Capitals in match 20th of the SA20 2025 season. The clash is scheduled for January 25 at Boland Park starting from 4.30 PM IST.

PR vs PC Match 20: Match Details & Live Streaming

PR vs PC: Match Previews

Paarl Royals

The Paarl Royals are leading the table with 5 wins in 6 games, accumulating 20 points. They beat Durban Super Giants by 5 wickets in the previous fixture. Tight spells from Bjorn Fortuin and Root ensured the Giants couldn’t go past 142 runs in the first inning. The chase, meanwhile, was straightforward as Rubin Hermann and Van Buuren slammed 40-odd runs each to seal a thumping victory in 17.3 overs. 

That being said, for the Royals, Joe Root has been phenomenal with his all-round show. David Miller and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have been equally explosive. Hence, with a balanced lineup, the Royals stand as favourites to win.

Pretoria Capitals

On the other hand, the Pretoria Capitals have endured a challenging season. The Capitals have played as many as six games and succeeded in winning just one, where three losses along with two rain washouts prevented them from stepping ahead. Currently fifth in the standings with nine points and a negative net run rate, the Capitals are struggling to find their rhythm. 

Their recent game saw them suffer an embarrassing 52-run loss against Sunrisers Eastern Cape, with the team still unable to tackle the pressure. All in all, time is almost up for Capitals to keep the playoff hope alive. If they somehow fail to register a victory in the next game, their playoff hopes will come down significantly. 

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PR vs PC: Weather and pitch report

Weather report

The weather forecast of the match would be cloudy as clouds would hang over Paarl for the initial parts of the match. There was also a small chance of rain during the early stages of the innings, and that might affect how the teams might strategise about their game especially at the toss. As the match progresses, the skies are expected to clear, allowing for uninterrupted play in the latter stages. 

Pitch report

The pitch at Boland Park, Paarl, has seen some changes over time, now offering a slightly slower surface than in the past. Despite this, it remains a solid track for batting, with the ball coming off the bat at a brisk pace. Spinners may also come into play during the middle overs and fast bowlers can benefit early on if they hit the right lengths. A par score on this pitch would range around 160-170, but teams with explosive hitters can push the total higher. The chasing side could have an edge, provided the weather and dew factor comes into play later in the game.

PR vs PC: Probable Playing XI

Paarl Royals: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Rubin Hermann, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dayyaan Galiem, Keith Dudgeon, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Eshan Malinga

Pretoria Capitals: Will Jacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Rilee Rossouw (c), Marques Ackerman, Keagan Lion Cachet, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Kyle Simmonds, Eathan Bosch, Jason Behrendorff

PR vs PC: Fantasy cricket tips

For the Pretoria Capitals, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Eathan Bosch stand out as top picks for fantasy teams. Gurbaz has 145 runs this season whereas Bosch has also been a consistent performer, with 23 wickets in his SA20 career. 

For the Paarl Royals, Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Andile Phehlukwayo are the key players to watch. While Pretorius scored 83 off 52 balls in a recent match, Phehlukwayo has 121 T20 wickets and 978 runs.

PR vs PC: Winner Prediction

Given the tournament form and squad strength, Paarl Royals are likely to win this contest against Pretoria Capitals.

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