SA20 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 2

Pretoria Capitals will take on the Joburg Super Kings in the second match of the SA20 2025-26 on Saturday, December 27, at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. The Capitals finished in second-last place last season and managed just two wins from 10 matches. The Super Kings won four out of 10 games last season and were in fourth place last season. They lost the Eliminator game against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

Let’s look at the Predicted Playing XI for match 2 of the SA20 2025-26:

Pretoria Capitals

Top Order: Bryce Parsons, Shai Hope (wk), and Connor Esterhuizen

Bryce Parsons, Shai Hope, and Connor Esterhuizen will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Esterhuizen made 138 runs in five games last season.

Middle Order: Dewald Brevis and Jordan Cox

Dewald Brevis and Jordan Cox are likely to be there in the middle order. Brevis made 291 runs at an average of 48.50 in 12 games last season.

Lower Middle Order: Sherfane Rutherford and Andre Russell

Sherfane Rutherford and Andre Russell are likely to be in the lower middle-order.

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj (c), Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, and Gideon Peters

Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, and Gideon Peters could be the four bowlers for the team. Maharaj, who took eight wickets in 10 matches last season at an average of 30.25, will lead the side this year.

Joburg Super Kings

Top Order: Faf du Plessis (C), Neil Timmer (WK), and Steve Stolk

Faf du Plessis, Neil Timmer, and Steve Stolk will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. du Plessis was the highest run-scorer for the team last season with 286 runs in 11 games at an average of 28.60.

Middle Order: Rilee Rossouw and Matthew de Villiers

Rilee Rossouw and Matthew de Villiers are likely to be there in the middle order.

Lower Middle Order: Wiaan Mulder and Donovan Ferreira

Wiaan Mulder and Donovan Ferreira are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Ferreira scored 163 runs in 10 matches and took a total of eight wickets last season.

Bowlers: Dian Forrester, Akeal Hosein, Nandre Burger, and Richard Gleeson

Dian Forrester, Akeal Hosein, Nandre Burger, and Richard Gleeson could be the four bowlers for the team. Gleeson played for the Eastern Cape last season and took 14 wickets in 13 games at an average of 24.42.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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