SA20 2024 | PR vs PRC, Match 3 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lrada1ulBjorn Fortuin will be an important pick for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)

Paarl Royals (DSG) & Pretoria Capitals (PRC) will be against the each other in the third game of the South Africa 20 2024. The match will be at the Boland Park in Paarl at 9:00 PM IST on 12th January. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game.

Paarl Royals have the likes of Jos Buttler, David Miller, Jason Roy, Tabraiz Shamsi & Fabian Allen as the big names of their side. There are many talented youngsters in their side too who will be itching to showcase their skills. 

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Pretoria Capitals, on the other hand, have the likes of Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Jimmy Neesham & Wayne Parnell in their ranks who form the core of their team. Their team is looking very balanced and they'll be eager to start off the season with a win in this game.


Pitch Report

The pitch at the Boland Park is expected to be a little slower, especially in the first innings. Spinners will enjoy the conditions and pacers who use variations will be quite useful at this venue. It's expected to a little better for batting in the second innings so expect teams to chase if they win the toss. The average first innings score here is 135 runs but expect it to be around 140-160 in this game. Chasing sides have won 60% of the matches at this venue. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Spinners and death bowlers from the first innings will be important. 
  • Pick top order batters from the 2nd innings in your fantasy teams. 
  • Death bowlers from the first innings will be top C/VC picks alongside the all-rounders. 


PR vs PRC, Match 3: Differential Picks

Wihaan Lubbe (PR)

  • Wihaan Lubbe will be an ideal differential pick for this game. 
  • He is expected to bat in the top 4 as he even opened the innings ahead of Jos Buttler last year. 
  • Lubbe can also bowl an over or two of his off-spin. 

Eathan Bosch (PRC)

  • Eathan Bosch will be another top differential pick, especially if Pretoria is bowling first. 
  • He will bowl in the death overs and can pick up a few wickets.
  • Bosch bowled well in the first season of the SA20. 

Bjorn Fortuin (PR)

  • Bjorn Fortuin is the highest wicket-taker at Boland Park in T20s with 20 wickets to his name in 14 games.
  • Paarl Royals have a right-hand heavy top order and Fortuin should bowl in the power play in this game. 
  • He will be a top pick in fantasy cricket. 

Evan Jones (PR)

  • Evan Jones picked up 8 wickets in 5 games at Boland Park in SA20 2023. 
  • He bowled in the middle and death overs. 
  • Jones uses cutters and slower deliveries which are quite useful at this venue. He will be a top differential pick if Paarl is bowling first. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Colin Ingram
  • Fabian Allen
  • Ferisco Adams (Bowl 1st)
  • Corbin Bosch
  • Senuran Muthusamy


PR vs PRC, Match 3: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Paarl Royals Bat First

  • Eathan Bosch, Wihaan Lubbe & Senuran Muthusamy will be top differential picks.
  • Will Jacks and Phil Salt will be good C/VC picks alongside Eathan Bosch and Jimmy Neesham. 
  • Try Corbin Bosch in Big Leagues if he plays this game. 

If Pretoria Capitals Bat First

  • Bjorn Fortuin will be a good differential pick alongside Evan Jones.
  • Dropping Jason Roy can be worth the risk. Drop him in Mini GLs/GLs.
  • Fabian Allen & Obed McCoy will be good picks as well.