SA20 Cricket Match Prediction 2024 | Match 6 | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals – Can PR win the second consecutive tournament after defeating PRC? | Jan 14

Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals Match Analysis

Pretoria Capitals, the previous season’s runners-up, started the season with a loss. In a low-scoring match, the Paarl Royals outplayed the Capitals with the ball, effectively defending 160 runs. 

After that setback, James Neesham will be eager to watch his squad rebound. They have a diverse bowling assault, and despite the absence of Nortje this season, they retain most of their match-winning players from last year.

The SuperSport Park in Centurion has a history of producing high-scoring T20Is, and we should expect a considerably higher total from the team batting first in this match.

The Royals have a solid top-of-the-order with power-hitters including Jason Roy and Jos Buttler at the top and David Miller at number four. The Capitals, on the other hand, have a deep batting lineup that includes players like Colin Ingram and James Neesham in the lower-middle order.

These two squads are among the top overall in SA20. It will be a close battle between these evenly-matched sides, with no team having an obvious advantage.

Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals Team Preview & Squads

Pretoria Capitals

When Pretoria Capitals and Paarl Royals last played at this location, they put on an incredible 226-run show while batting first. Although Kusal Mendis’s 80-run blow at the top drove the effort, finishers Ingram and Neesham were vital. This season, Phil Salt and Will Jacks will open the innings for the Pretoria Capitals in place of Kusal Mendis. In the most recent game, Jacks showed remarkable ball-handling skills, completing 1 for 19 in his 3 Overs.

In this match, the openers must play as a fantastic partnership. Theunis de Bruyn, a promising batter who should be kept an eye on, is ranked third. If any of these three don’t pan out, the Capitals will have overlooked a trick. The hosts will need a strong partnership at the top and a great performance from one of these three to reach a sizable total.

At 4, 5, and 6, experienced batters such as Rilee Rossouw, Colin Ingram, and all-rounder James Neesham will bat. That’s the beautiful thing about this lineup: there are experienced players lower in the lineup. That means we can count on the Capitals to deliver a big finish. Daryn Dupavillon and Corbin Bosch will head the pace attack, with skipper James Neesham bowling a handful of overs while looking for a breakthrough.

Pretoria Capitals Squads

Pretoria Capitals Squads

James Neesham (c), Philip Salt (wk), Theunis de Bruyn, Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Senuran Muthusamy, Colin Ingram, Corbin Bosch, Eathan Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon, and Adil Rashid.

Paarl Royals

The Paarl Royals will aim to maintain their momentum as they travel to Centurion to face the Capitals in the rematch. The Royals’ team is one of the strongest in the tournament, with match-winning players in every position. Andile Phehlukwayo, the seasoned South African all-rounder, bats at number seven. In the previous encounter against the Capitals at Paarl, he scored an unbeaten 28 off 14 balls.

Additionally, the Royals have Fabian Allen at number six. On a decent batting surface, he can have some influence, but he isn’t a particularly trustworthy finisher of matches. David Miller, this side’s captain, and number four batsman will be crucial. Two of the world’s best T20 hitters, Jason Roy and Jos Buttler, are set to open the proceedings with a powerful showing. Paarl Royals would be on the defensive if they failed.

Though Wihaan Lubbe and Miller bat in the middle order, the Royals may not achieve as high a total if neither of these openers hits a home run. The opening partnership is especially important if they are chasing a competitive total. This side has a lot of possibilities with the ball. They have a lot of match-winners here. With Tabraiz Shamsi’s spin, Lungi Ngidi and Obed McCoy’s raw pace, and the veteran Phehlukwayo’s slower deliveries, the Royals boast a strong bowling assault.

Paarl Royals Squads

Paarl Royals Squads

David Miller (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, Mitchell Van Buuren, Jason Roy, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Fabian Allen, Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy, and Tabraiz Shamsi.

Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals outfield report

SuperSport Park, Centurion

Six previous T20 encounters at this site were won by teams batting first and six by teams fielding first. On Friday, Paarl Royals won by batting first, and we anticipate that both teams will want to bat first in this match.

During this game, we could see a late start or stoppage due to the weather. The weather forecast calls for significant humidity and temperatures in the mid-20s from start to finish.

This is a solid batting wicket at SuperSport Park, where the average first innings score in 2023 was 198.33. We anticipate another solid batting surface.

Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Pretoria Capitals and the Paarl Royals have each won two games in the last four encounters.

Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals Prediction

Winning the toss

• Paarl Royals

Player of the Match

• Paarl Royals – Jos Buttler

Most runs

• Pretoria Capitals – Rilee Rossouw
• Paarl Royals – Jos Buttler

Most wickets

• Pretoria Capitals – James Neesham
• Paarl Royals – Bjorn Fortuin

Most sixes

• Pretoria Capitals – Rilee Rossouw
• Paarl Royals – Jos Buttler

Team Scores Batting First

• Pretoria Capitals – 180+
• Paarl Royals – 190+

According to cricket analysts, Paarl Royals has a 53.7% chance of winning.

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