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Sunrisers Eastern Cape to face Pretoria Capitals in SA20 2025 season [Source: @SA20_League/X.com]
In a crucial game, Sunrisers Eastern Cape are set to clash with Pretoria Capitals in the 17th fixture of the SA20 2025 season. The highly anticipated clash will go on floors on January 22 at the St George's Park in Gqeberha starting from 9.00 PM IST.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Sunrisers Eastern Cape, led by Aiden Markram, have found form at the right time. David Bedingham, Marco Jansen, and Richard Gleeson are making a big difference in both departments. They have a well-balanced side with a strong middle order and effective bowlers. Moreover, Marco Jansen has turned out to be a crucial all-rounder.
He is not only leading the bowling attack but also scoring crucial runs in the lower order. Hence, with the winning momentum finally at their helm, the two-time SA20 champions are likely to come out all guns blazing in the upcoming game.
Pretoria Capitals
The Pretoria Capitals, led by Rilee Rossouw, have been finding it difficult to get a hold of consistency. Even though Rahmanullah Gurbaz has batted well up the order, their bowling core, especially the middle overs, has been a weakness for the team. They failed to defend a huge total of 212 runs in the last match, and hence suffered an humiliating defeat.
With just one win in five games, this match is a must-win for the Capitals to keep their playoff hopes alive. They are currently seated in bottom two of the points table and with the playoff race getting fierce, Pretoria Capitals need to pull off a miraculous comeback.
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SEC vs PC: Head to head in SA20
| Matches Played | Eastern Cape Won | Capitals Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape has faced Pretoria Capitals 6 times in SA20 history. While the Capitals won 4 games, the Eastern Cape managed to win only 2. Hence, Pretoria currently holds an edge in this rivalry.
SEC vs PC: Head to head in St George's Park
| Matches Played | Eastern Cape Won | Capitals Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The St George's Park has already witnessed two battles between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals. Both teams have won one game each.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals: What happened when they last played?
The two teams last met in the 7th match of the SA20 2025 season. Sunrisers Eastern Cape batted first while the Pretoria Capitals dominated the first win by bowling out the opposition for 113 runs total. But Pretoria Capitals dominated by bowling out the opposition for a total of 113 runs. Only Marco Jansen starred for Sunrisers with a half-century. Dupavillon picked three wickets for Capitals with Eathan Bosch, Neesham and Muthusamy scalping two wickets each.
In the second inning, though Pretoria Capitals lost Rahmanullah Gurbaz cheaply, Will Jacks (27) and Marques Ackerman (39) stabilised the chase. The duo rotated the strike and hit timely boundaries to keep the required run rate in check. The Capitals chased down a total of 114 runs in 16 overs, thus securing a comfortable six-wicket win.
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