SA20 2024 | PR vs JSK, Match 9- Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices

image-lrg671t5David Miller in practice before the JSK match (Source: x.com)

Paarl Royals (PR) and Joburg Super Kings (JSK) square off against each other in the ongoing edition of SA20. The ninth match is scheduled to be played on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, at Boland Park in Paarl. Both sides will meet again in the reverse fixture next week on Wednesday, the 24th at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Ahead of this game, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter.


PR vs JSK, Match 9: Venue Analysis

The track at Bolan Park in Paarl is a balanced one for both batters and bowlers. The seam bowlers though may be more suitable than the spinners on this surface. 

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PR vs JSK, Match 9 - Toss Factor

The home side, the Royals won the only match played so far in Paarl this season comfortably by a margin of 27 runs against Pretoria Capitals. The captain winning the toss may opt to bat first and put runs on the board. 

Scenario: If Paarl Royals Fields First

Lungi Ngidi has picked up the joint-most wickets so far in the current competition. The seam bowler has snared five scalps in two innings at an average of 12.40 for Paarl Royals. Obed McCoy and Andile Phehlukwayo are also in the Royals bowling line-up. The trio will look to restrict the Super Kings to a modest total. The batting will rely on the in-form batters David Miller and Mitchell Van Buuren

Scenario: If Joburg Super Kings Fields First

Lizaad Williams has picked up the joint-most wickets with Ngidi in the second edition of SA20 so far. The pacer has also taken five wickets in two outings at an average of 12.40. South Africa's newest and latest talent Nandre Burger has snared three scalps in two matches. Both will look to continue picking up wickets against the Royals. The Super Kings batting hasn't  clicked yet but they have quality players like Mooen Ali, Leus du Plooy, Reeza Hendricks and Faf du Plessis in their ranks.


PR vs JSK, Match 9 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Joburg Super Kings Fields First

Leus du Plooy (JSK)

Batting at no. four, Leus du Plooy struck 48 off just 24 with six fours and two maximums against MI Cape Town. Early days but the left-hander batter has so far managed to score the most runs for the Super Kings. The 29-year old will look to handle the middle-order to perfection and guide his side home while chasing a big target.

Moeen Ali (JSK)

After scoring just 11 of 8 against MI Cape Town, England all-rounder Moeen Ali smashed 36 off 26 with one four and three maximums against Durban Super Giants. The 36-year old veteran is a crucial and vital cog in this Super Kings line-up with both bat and ball. Moeen will look for a better all-rounder performance for his side against the Royals.


Scenario: If Paarl Royals Fields First

David Miller (PR)

Royals skipper David Miller has looked in solid touch in both matches played so far. The left-handed player slammed 41 off 33 with four fours against Pretoria Capitals. The 34-year old then hammered an unbeaten 75 off 42 which included eight fours and three sixes against the Capitals again. Paarl would hope that their captain lead their side from the front with another significant score.

Mitchell Van Buuren (PR)

Mitchell Van Buuren has hit the second-most runs for the Royals after Miller so far. The right-handed batter scored 28 off 21 against the Capitals. Buuren then struck an unbeaten 72 off just 40 which included seven fours and three sixes against the same opposition. The 25-year old youngster would hope to keep contributing for his side in this fixture as well.


PR vs JSK, Match 9 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Jos Buttler (PR)

England's limited-overs captain Jos Buttler has managed to score 53 runs so far in two matches. The destructive right-handed player amassed 14 against the Capitals and then hit 39 against the same side. The 33-year old opening batter is a quality and proven performer in this format. Buttler has looked in touch in both outings and would now like to convert those starts into a substantial score. The explosive opener is a perfect pick for this category.

Reeza Hendricks (JSK)

After bagging a duck against MI Cape Town, Reeza Hendricks scored 38 off 32 with the help of two fours and a maximum against Durban Super Giants. The 34-year old right-handed opening batter is a regular member in the Super Kings line-up. Hendricks is a quality T20 player as he is a worthy choice for this category.