SuperSport Park Centurion Pitch Report For PC vs SEC SA20 2025 Match

Rajgeeta Yadav

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals will lock horns in the seventh match of SA20. The match will be held at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium on January 14. Both sides will be eager to win this match, as it would mark their first victory in the ongoing tournament.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape, led by Aiden Markram, had a disappointing start to the tournament. They suffered a crushing nine-wicket defeat at the hands of Paarl Royals and are yet to open their winning account.

Meanwhile, Pretoria Capitals also faced a tough start. In their first match, they lost by just two runs to Durban Super Giants despite a brilliant 154-run partnership between Will Jacks and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Unfortunately, they fell short in the chase.

As both teams gear up for this crucial encounter, it is important to analyse the pitch conditions and playing surface.

SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Stats And Records In SA20

Criterion
Data
Matches played 12
Matches won batting 1st 8
Matches won batting 2nd 2
No Result 2
Average 1st innings score 183.72
Average 2nd innings score 165.4
Average runs per over 9.53


SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

SuperSport Park is widely recognised as a batting-friendly venue, where batters usually dominate the game. Past matches have shown that the pitch favours high-scoring encounters, giving an edge to the batters. However, with overcast conditions expected, fast bowlers could enjoy some early movement, potentially causing trouble for the top order.

As the game progresses, the pitch is likely to improve, making it easier for the batters to settle in and accelerate. This could set the stage for a high-scoring thriller, with both teams eyeing totals exceeding 200. In such conditions, bowlers will need to rely on variations and smart strategies to break partnerships and turn the game in their favour.

Interestingly, the toss will play a crucial role. Teams winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling, considering the overcast conditions. Well, it has been understood that the team batting first has emerged victorious 8 times, while chasing sides have managed only 2 wins, it could be a surprising move.

Players To Watch Out For At SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium

Will Jacks 

  • English star Will Jacks has been in phenomenal form. In Centurion, he is currently the top run-scorer in SA20, with 311 runs at an impressive average of 51.83 and a staggering strike rate of 208. With his ongoing form and a fifty against Durban Super Giants, he is definitely a player to watch out for.

Aiden Markram

  • Sunrisers captain Aiden Markram has also been in great touch with the bat. He has scored 149 runs in Centurion at an average of 49.66 and an impressive strike rate of 156.84. On a high-scoring pitch, Markram is expected to add depth to the Sunrisers’ batting and make a significant impact.

Ottneil Baartman

  • Right-arm pacer Ottneil Baartman could be a key player with his variations. On a batting-friendly pitch, his ability to break partnerships will be crucial for his side. Baartman’s smart bowling could play a significant role in restricting the opposition.