SA20 2025: Pretoria Capitals Analysis - Predicted XI, Strengths And Weaknesses, Tournament Prediction
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The third edition of SA20 is set to commence from January 9. Six teams will lock horns against each other for a month to win the prestigious trophy. Meanwhile, this article will talk about Pretoria Capitals, who have had mixed seasons so far.
It is worth noting that the Capitals were the runners-up in the first season as they finished first on the table. However, they had an equally bad season in SA20 2024 when they finished fifth out of the six teams.
Meanwhile, this article will look at Capitals' squad for the 3rd season and analyse their squad, strengths, weaknesses and how their tournament can go.
Pretoria Capitals Squad For SA20 2025
Pretoria Capitals: Anrich Nortje, Jimmy Neesham (New Zealand), Will Jacks (England), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Liam Livingstone (England), Will Smeed (England), Migael Pretorius, Rilee Rossouw (C), Eathan Bosch, Wayne Parnell, Senuran Muthusamy, Kyle Verreynne, Daryn Dupavillon, Steve Stolk, Tiaan van Vuuren, Marques Ackerman, Kyle Simmonds, Keagan Lion-Cachet (Rookie)
Strengths Of Pretoria Capitals For SA20 2025
Strong Batting Unit
Pretoria Capitals have one of the best batting unit as they have the likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Will Jacks, and skipper Rilee Rossouw himself, who have proved their mettle in several T20 leagues.
Further, they also have the likes of Liam Livingstone and Jimmy Neesham, who are great hitters of the ball and will provide a stability in the batting unit.
Batters Full Of Power hitters
Besides having a strong batting unit, the Capitals also have great power-hitters. Rossouw, Jacks, Livingstone, and Neesham are known to hit every ball and can turn the course of the game in no time.
Weaknesses Of Pretoria Capitals For SA20 2025
Lacks Of Quality Overseas Bowlers
Unlike the batting unit, the Capitals have a weak bowling unit. They lack quality overseas stars and have to rely on the likes of local talents such as Wayne Parnell, Eathan Bosch, Anrich Nortje, and Daryn Dupavillon.
No Star Spinner In The Squad
Although, tracks are flat in South Africa, but a team must be equipped with a quality spinner in their side. Talking about the Capitals, they lack one and would have to rely on Senuran Muthusamy to get their job done in the spin department.
Prediction For Pretoria Capitals In SA20 2025
Overall, it is a balanced squad for the Capitals. Going by the looks of it, it doesn't feel like they would finish at the top of the table, but can certainly qualify for the knockout phase. Given how they perform, the Capitals can challenge for the title, but are not the favourites to lift the trophy.
PC Strongest XI For SA20 2025
Rahmanullah Gurbaz ✈️
Will Jacks ✈️
Rilee Rossouw
Liam Livingstone ✈️
Jimmy Neesham✈️
Kyle Verreynne
Eathan Bosch
Senuran Muthusamy
Wayne Parnell
Daryn Dupavillon
Anrich Nortje
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