SuperSport Park, Centurion [Source: @CricSubhayan/X]
Pretoria Capitals (PC) and Joburg Super Kings (JSK) will lock horns with each other in the 24th league stage match of the ongoing SA20 competition. The much-awaited face-off will take place at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Led by Rilee Rossouw, Pretoria Capitals have been miserable in the tournament, winning a single game in seven attempts. On the other hand, the Super Kings have had a topsy-turvy journey, securing three wins in seven matches.
Therefore, as both sides seek redemption, let's see how the surface at SuperSport Park in Centurion will behave throughout the contest.
SuperSport Park Centurion Stats And Records In SA20 2025
Criterion | Data |
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Matches played | 2 |
Matches won batting 1st | 0 |
Matches won bowling 1st | 2 |
Average 1st innings score | 162.5 |
Average 2nd innings score | 164 |
SuperSport Park Centurion Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?
The surface at SuperSport Park in Centurion generally offers excellent batting conditions. The last game at this venue witnessed 200-plus totals from both teams, with the bowlers managing only seven wickets across the match.
So, expect the track to assist the batters, as the bowlers will likely have a tough day in the middle. Therefore, it's important for the pacers to capitalise on the new ball spell, while hitting the deck and varying their pace as the ball gets older. Meanwhile, the spinners won't likely find significant turn, so they will primarily rely on accuracy to succeed at this venue. Considering the track doesn't really change its behaviour with time, the toss-winner will likely field first.
Players To Watch Out For At SuperSport Park Centurion
Will Jacks
- Pretoria Capitals' opener Will Jacks struck a valuable fifty on tricky surface in the last game. He can exploit JSK's fragile new-ball bowling attack and help his side get a blistering start in Centurion.
Faf du Plessis
- South Africa's legendary batter Faf du Plessis hasn't had a memorable SA20 campaign. However, he might enjoy batting on this deck and can emerge as a threat to the Capitals' bowling unit.
Hardus Viljoen
- Experienced seamer Hardus Viljoen has been prolific for JSK, scalping eight wickets in four matches at a superb strike rate of 10.
- His recent form and ability to hit the deck hard make him a valuable player for the Super Kings in this match.
P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Lutho Sipamla, Jonny Bairstow, Kyle Verreynne, Jimmy Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy and Donovan Ferreira.