SA20 2025: Match 28, SEC vs PR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match between SEC vs PR?

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) lock horns with Paarl Royals (PR) in match No. 28 of the ongoing SA20 2025 at St George's Park, Gqeberha, on Saturday, February 1.

Defending champions Sunrisers have had an interesting campaign so far in SA20 2025. They started with three consecutive losses before going on a four-match winning streak. However, the Aiden Markram-led side has lost their last two games without putting up much of a fight. They are placed at No. 4 on the points table.

Meanwhile, Paarl Royals are comfortably placed at the top of the table, having seven wins and two defeats from nine games. They have already qualified for the playoffs. After winning six games in a row, the Royals lost their last game against Joburg Super Kings. Their captain David Miller missed the last game due to an injury as Bjorn Fortuin took charge. The Paarl-based franchise would want to give the veteran adequate time to recover ahead of the playoffs.

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Match Details

Pitch Report

Four games have been played so far at St George's Park, Gqeberha, in SA20 2025. The average first innings score is around 151. Three out of the four games have been won by teams batting first. The new ball might move around for the first couple of overs and the opening batters will have to weather the storm. If they can lay a solid platform, a considerable total can be achieved.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs for SEC vs PR

Sunrisers Eastern Cape:

David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Richard Gleeson, Craig Overton.

Paarl Royals:

Saim Hain, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann, Mitchell van Buuren, Keith Dudgeon, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dayyan Galiem, Bjorn Fortuin (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi.

Also Check: SA20 2025 Squads

Probable Top Performers from SEC vs PR

Probable Best Batter: Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Paarl Royals' Lhuan-dre Pretorius is the leading run-getter in the tournament, having amassed 320 runs from nine games at a healthy average of 35.56 and a remarkable strike rate of 172.04. The right-handed batter would want to get his team off to a flying start on Saturday.

Probable Best Bowler: Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Mujeeb Ur Rahman has played a key role for Paarl Royals in SA20 2025. The mystery spinner from Afghanistan is the leading wicket-taker, having bagged 14 scalps from nine matches at an average of 16.86 and a strike rate of 15.36. His economy rate of 6.59 is commendable for someone who bowls in the powerplay and also at the death.

Also Check: SA20 2025 Stats

Today's Match Prediction: Paarl Royals to win the match

Scenario 1

Sunrisers Eastern Cape win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 45-55

PR: 160-170

Paarl Royals win the match.

Scenario 2

Paarl Royals win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 40-50

SEC: 150-160

Paarl Royals win the match.

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