SEC vs PR Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For Match 28
SEC vs PR Captain Or Vice-Captain's Choice (Source: @LawrenceBailey0/x.com, @CricCrazyJohns/x.com)
Another thrilling edition of the ongoing SA20 2025 is on its way to being wrapped up. In the 28th match of the tournament, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is set to face Paarl Royals in their last group stage match on February 1. The match is set to unfold at the iconic St. George’s Park live from 4:30 PM (IST).
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
In the ongoing tournament, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape is struggling with their form. With 4 wins and 5 defeats in 9 matches, they are standing in the fourth position of the points table. Their last match against the MI Cape Town ended with a huge disappointment as they faced a massive 10-wicket defeat. While opening the innings, Bedingham played a crucial knock of 45 runs in 45 balls. Simile added crucial 21 runs. But the other batters faltered against the opponent and ended their innings in 107 runs. While batting, the bowlers failed to make an impact and conceded runs in crucial times, as a result of that, they ended up facing a huge defeat.
Paarl Royals
In the ongoing edition, Paarl Royals are conquering the tournament and holding the top position of the points table. But they faced a heartbreaking defeat in their previous clash against the Joburg Super Kings. They struggled while batting first in the match. Dinesh Karthik smashed a half-century and played a knock of 53 runs in 39 balls. Rubin Hermann added a crucial 28 runs. With that effort, they ended their innings in 150 runs. Their struggle continued even while bowling in the second innings. Lungi Ngidi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Keith Dudgeon secured 1 wicket each and the Royals faced a disappointing 7-wicket defeat.
The St. George’s Park– Pitch For Match 28 Of SA20 2025
The St George’s Park pitch has posed a significant challenge for batters, making scoring tough throughout the tournament. The pace and bounce are not conducive to aggressive stroke play, so batters will need to take their time before ramping up their scoring. Fast bowlers who can hit the pitch hard are likely to be more successful, while batting conditions may deteriorate as the game goes on, creating a difficult environment for accumulating runs consistently.
Top 3 Captain And Vice-Captain Choices For SEC vs PR
3. Lhuan-dre Pretorious: Paarl Royals’ young opening batter Lhuan-dre Pretorious is a massive boost to their lineup. His ability to utilize the powerplay with stunning shots makes him a standout player on the squad. In the ongoing edition, he is in tremendous form. In just 9 matches, he scored 320 runs with a strike rate of 172.00. Depending on his batting brilliance, he can be a standout choice for the captain or vice-captain’s position.
2. Marco Jansen: Marco Jansen, the seasoned all-rounder is a huge boost for the Eastern Cape. Known for his exceptional ability with both bat and ball, he is in great form in the ongoing tournament. In 9 matches, he scored 171 runs along with a thrilling half-century, and secured 12 wickets. His ability to play responsible knock and to secure wickets to make an impact makes him a key player of the side.
1. Mujeeb Ur Rahman: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the Afghan spinner is one of the main faces of the Paarl Royals bowling lineup. While showcasing spin magic on the South African surface, he has become the highest wicket-taker of the ongoing edition. In 9 matches, he secured 14 wickets with an exceptional economy rate of 6.61. Amidst struggle in their last match, he helped the side secure 1 wicket. With amazing wicket-taking ability along with economical bowling skills, he can be a good choice for the captain or vice-captain’s role.