SA20 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 14

Pretoria Capitals will take on the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 14th match of the SA20 2025-26 on Monday, January 5, at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The Capitals are in fifth place with one win to their name in four matches. The Eastern Cape have won two out of four games and are in third place.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 14 of the SA20 2025-26:

Pretoria Capitals

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

Connor Esterhuizen, Bryce Parsons, and Shai Hope will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Hope is the leading run-scorer for the Capitals with 83 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 150.90. 

Middle Order: Wihan Lubbe and Dewald Brevis

Wihan Lubbe and Dewald Brevis are likely to be there in the middle order. Lubbe has made 65 runs, while Brevis has scored 54 runs so far in the tournament.

Lower Middle Order: Sherfane Rutherford and Andre Russell

Sherfane Rutherford and Andre Russell are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Rutherford is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with four wickets at an average of six.

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj (c), Lizaad Williams, Tymal Mills, and Lungi Ngidi

Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Tymal Mills, and Lungi Ngidi could be the three bowlers for the team. Mills is the highest wicket-taker for the with five wickets in three outings at an average of 15.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Top Order: Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, and Matthew Breetzke

Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, and Matthew Breetzke will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. de Kock is the second-highest run-scorer for the team with 126 runs in four games at an average of 42.

Middle Order: Jordan Hermann and Tristan Stubbs (c)

Jordan Hermann and Tristan Stubbs are likely to be there in the middle order. Hermann is the leading run-scorer for the Eastern Cape with 146 runs in three innings.

Lower Middle Order: Marco Jansen and Patrick Kruger

Marco Jansen and Patrick Kruger are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Jansen has taken four wickets with 28 runs.

Bowlers: James Coles, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, and Lutho Sipamla

James Coles, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, and Lutho Sipamla could be the three bowlers for the team. Milne and Nortje have taken six wickets each so far in four matches.

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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