SA20 Match Prediction | SA20 League 2025 | Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals | Match 12 | Jan 18 – Can PR beat PC in this fixture? 

PC vs PR Match Analysis

Pretoria Capitals and Paarl Royals will play each other in the SA20, 2025 12th game on January 18, 2025, at 05:00 PM BST at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

The Pretoria Capitals sit in third place on the SA20, 2025 points table with 9 points from 4 matches. Their campaign has been disrupted by two no-result games, alongside one win and one loss. Despite this, their positive net run rate of +0.894 demonstrates their potential to deliver strong performances when given the chance.

The Paarl Royals, in fourth place, have collected 8 points from 3 matches, with two wins and one loss. Their performance has been consistent, but their net run rate of -0.197 indicates a need for improvement in finishing games strongly.

PC vs PR Team Preview & Squads

Pretoria Capitals

Pretoria Capitals faced a frustrating No Result outcome in their 10th match against Joburg Super Kings on January 16, 2025, in Johannesburg. Batting first, the Capitals posted a modest total of 138/8 in their allotted 20 overs. However, the match was unable to conclude, leaving both teams with no result.

PC’s batting performance saw Will Jacks (15), Kyle Verreynne (39) Liam Livingstone (22), and James Neesham (30), with 10 extras. The team struggled to build partnerships, ultimately posting 138/8 in 20 overs.

Wayne Parnell and Daryn Dupavillon are key bowlers to watch for the Pretoria Capitals. Parnell has played 5 matches, claiming 12 wickets at an economy rate of 9.72, with a strike rate of 9. Daryn Dupavillon has featured in 8 matches, taking 9 wickets at an economy rate of 9.87 and a strike rate of 17.22, showcasing his ability to create opportunities with the ball.

Pretoria Capitals Squads

Pretoria Capitals Squads

Will Smeed, Senuran Muthusamy, Kyle Verreynne, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Migael Pretorius, Wayne Parnell, James Neesham, Anrich Nortje, Tiaan van Vuuren, Steve Stolk, Rilee Rossouw, Daryn Dupavillon, Eathan Bosch, Will Jacks. 

Paarl Royals 

Paarl Royals secured a dominant 6-wicket victory over MI Cape Town in their 9th match on January 15, 2025, in Paarl. Chasing a target of 159 set by MI Cape Town, the Royals comfortably reached the target in 19 overs, finishing with 159/4.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius played a stellar knock of 83 off 52 balls, leading the charge with a strike rate of 159.61. Joe Root contributed 15, while Mitchell Van Buuren added 22 runs. Captain David Miller remained unbeaten on 24, and Dinesh Karthik’s quickfire 10 off 6 balls helped push the Royals closer to victory. Andile Phehlukwayo was also not out on 1. The PR reached the target with 6 balls to spare, winning by 6 wickets.

In the bowling department, Paarl Royals had a mixed performance. Bjorn Fortuin bowled 4 overs for 32 runs without taking a wicket, while Kwena Maphaka struggled, conceding 35 runs in 3 overs, also going wicketless. Dayyaan Galiem claimed 1 wicket for 20 runs in 2 overs at an economy rate of 10.00. Mujeeb Ur Rahman impressed with 2 wickets for 27 runs in 4 overs, maintaining a solid economy rate of 6.75. Dunith Wellalage was exceptional, conceding just 17 runs in 4 overs, though he didn’t claim a wicket. Joe Root also took 1 wicket for 24 runs in 3 overs, bowling at an economy rate of 8.00.

Paarl Royals Squads

Paarl Royals Squads

Keith Dudgeon, Sam Hain, Dinesh Karthik, David Miller, Kwena Maphaka, Dayyaan Galiem, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, John Turner, Jacob Bethell, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Andile Phehlukwayo, Mitchell Van Buuren, Codi Yusuf, Joe Root, Lhuan-dre Pretorius.

Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals outfield report 

SuperSport Park, Centurion

The team that chose to bat first and reach a competitive total won four of the five games played here.

On the day of the game, there will be some cloud cover.

Centurion averages between 185 and 190 runs in the first innings of the SA 20 league.   

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

In their last 5 matches, the PC won 2 and the PR won 3.

Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict the Pretoria Capitals have a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.