SA20 2024: Match 3, PR vs PRC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match?

The third game of SA20 2024, featuring Paarl Royals (PR) and Pretoria Capitals (PRC), will take place on Friday, January 12, at Boland Park, Paarl.

David Miller is in charge of the Royals, while Wayne Parnell will lead the Capitals. Last year, both these teams made it to the knockout stage of the competition. The Capitals finished the league stage at the top of the points table, winning seven and losing just three out of the ten games they played. The Royals, on the other hand, secured fourth position on the points table, as they won four and lost five, while one of their games ended in a no result.

The Capitals defeated the Royals by 29 runs in the first semi-final, before losing to Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the summit clash. With a plethora of star players in both teams, fans can expect to witness a riveting contest on Friday at the picturesque Boland Park.

PR vs PRC Match Details:

Boland Park Pitch Report and Condition:

Last year, in the SA20, Boland Park provided tracks that were two-paced, as batters had to apply themselves to score their runs. Out of the five games played last year, three were won by chasing teams, while two were won by teams batting first. The average first-innings score was 135.

Boland Park hosted the third ODI between India and South Africa last month. The tourists made 296/8 in their 50 overs before dismissing the Proteas for 218. Arshdeep Singh, who picked up a four-for, said after the match that some balls were "gripping and stopping". This is going to be the first match at the venue in SA20 2024. The captain who wins the toss could opt to bowl first and assess the conditions before going out to bat.

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PR vs PRC Predicted Playing XIs

Paarl Royals:

Jos Buttler (WK), Jason Roy, Lorcan Tucker, Dane Vilas, David Miller (c), Fabian Allen, Evan Jones, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi

Pretoria Capitals:

Phil Salt (WK), Paul Stirling, Theunis de Bruyn, Rilee Rossouw, Will Jacks, Colin Ingram, Corbin Bosch, Wayne Parnell (c), Hardus Viljoen, Migael Pretorius, Adil Rashid

PR vs PRC Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Phil Salt

The flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter was in surreal form in the five-match T20I series against the West Indies last month. He won the Player of the Series award for scoring 331 runs, at an average of 82.75 and a strike rate of 185.96. Salt has shown great consistency in the shortest format of the game and Pretoria will hope he gets them off to a flying start inside the Powerplay.

Probable Best Bowler: Lungi Ngidi

The right-arm seamer returned from injury in the second Test against India in Cape Town and looked in decent touch. He picked up three wickets in the first innings. Ngidi could play a crucial role with the new ball and his experience will hold Paarl in good stead.

Today’s Match Prediction: Pretoria Capitals to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.