SA20 2025: Match 3, PR vs SEC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match between PR vs SEC?

Paarl Royals (PR) will take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) in Match 3 of the SA20 2025 at the Boland Park in Paarl on January 10. Sunrisers Eastern Cape emerged victorious in the final of the SA20 2024 beating Durban Giants by 89 runs. They would like to start their 2025 edition with a win, and they will be led by their captain Aiden Markram, who have conquered the title twice in two editions for them.

On the other hand, Paarl Royals qualified for the knockouts in the 2024 edition and were knocked out by Joburg Super Kings by nine wickets in the Eliminator. Despite losing five consecutive matches in the fag end of the league, the team managed to get into the knockouts. They will hope for a better edition this time around and the one of the key addition to their camp is former India cricketer, Dinesh Karthik.

PR vs SEC Match Details

The batters will have their say at the Boland Park. There will be low bounce and lack of pace in the pitch and the bowlers will yearn for some assistance from the pitch. However, spinners will get some turn, and they can have a grip on the game. 

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs for PR vs SEC

Paarl Royals (PR): 

Sam Hain, R Hermann, Joe Root, David Miller, Dewan Marais, Mitchell van Buuren, Dinesh Karthik, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dunith Wellalage, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lungi Ngidi

Sunrisers Easterncape (SEC): 

Jordan Hermann, Zak Crawley, Aiden Markram, Tom Abell, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Marco Jansen, Jamie Overton, Beyers Swanepoel, Simon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman

Also Check: SA20 2025 Squads

Probable Top Performers from PR vs SEC

Probable Best Batter: David Miller

David Miller has batted down the order for South Africa, and he has the opportunity to bat higher and the big hitter can leverage being his free self. He has the ability to take the game deep and even finish the game on his day. 

Probable Best Bowler: Marco Jansen

Marco Jansen was the highest wicket taker in the last season. The left-arm pacer played 10 games and picked 20 wickets at an average of 14.30. 

Also Check: SA20 2025 Stats

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

Paarl Royals win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay: 50-60

PR: 180-200

Paarl Royals win the match.

Scenario 2

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

Powerplay: 40-50

SEC: 180-200

Sunrisers Eastern Cape 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.