SuperSport Park Centurion [Source: @mitch_officiall/X]
On Wednesday, Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) will lock horns with Joburg Super Kings (JSK) in the eliminator of the ongoing SA20 competition. The high-voltage clash is scheduled at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Led by Aiden Markram, Sunrisers Eastern Cape ensured a remarkable turnaround after losing their first three matches. They emerged victorious on five occasions, claiming the third position in the standings with 24 points. On the other hand, JSK somehow huffed and puffed into the playoffs, securing only four wins in ten attempts.
As two competitive teams are set to take on each other in the eliminator, 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 |
---|---|
Matches played | 5 |
Matches won batting 1st | 1 |
Matches won bowling 1st | 3 |
No Result | 1 |
Average 1st innings score | 161.5 |
Average 2nd innings score | 155.75 |
SuperSport Park Centurion Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?
The surface at SuperSport Park in Centurion generally offers excellent batting conditions. It has been a paradise for the batters over the years, with the average scoring rate reading 9.62 in 16 men's T20Is.
In the SA20 this season, the batters have managed to score 8.61 runs per over in four games at this venue. Although the ground witnessed two low-scoring affairs, it was primarily due to poor application by the batters. So, expect a batting-friendly deck with something on it for the fast bowlers. The spinners won't likely get significant assistance off the pitch in Centurion. Considering the chasing sides have won three out of five SA20 2025 games here, the toss-winner will likely bowl first.
Players To Watch Out For At SuperSport Park Centurion
Marco Jansen
- SEC's premier allrounder Marco Jansen is the most successful bowler this season, with 15 wickets in ten innings at a superb strike rate of 14.80. Apart from striking at crucial junctures, Jansen can be handy with the bat in the lower middle order.
Hardus Viljoen
- JSK's experienced pacer Hardus Viljoen has enjoyed stellar success with the ball. The right-arm seamer has bagged 12 wickets in seven matches at a strike rate of twelve and could be a game-changer for his side.
Aiden Markram
- Sunrisers' captain Aiden Markram has been one of the most dependable batters for his team in the SA20 this season, scoring 261 runs at an average of 32.62 and a strike rate of 127.94. If SEC lose a few early wickets, Markram can bail them out of trouble with his elegant stroke play.
P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Donovan Ferreira, Lutho Sipamla, David Bedingham, Richard Gleeson and Tristan Stubbs.