SA20 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 17

Joburg Super Kings will face the Paarl Royals in the 17th match of the SA20 2025-26 on Thursday, January 8, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The Super Kings have won three out of five matches so far and are in second place. The Royals are in third position and have won three out of four matches.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 17 of the SA20 2025-26:

Joburg Super Kings

Top Order: Matthew De Villiers, Faf du Plessis (c), and James Vince

Matthew De Villiers, Faf du Plessis, and James Vince will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. du Plessis is the leading run-scorer for the team and has made 96 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 147.69.

Middle Order: Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira (wk), and Dian Forrester

Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira (wk), and Dian Forrester are likely to be there in the middle order. Ranjane is the second-highest run-scorer for the team and has made 94 runs in five games at a strike rate of 123.68.

Lower Middle Order: Prenelan Subrayen and Wiaan Mulder

Prenelan Subrayen and Wiaan Mulder are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Both Mulder and Subrayen have taken three wickets each.

Bowlers: Nandre Burger, Akeal Hosein, and Richard Gleeson

Nandre Burger, Akeal Hosein, and Richard Gleeson could be the three bowlers for the team. Gleeson is the leading wicket-taker for the team with nine wickets in four outings at an average of 14.11.

Paarl Royals

Top Order: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Asa Tribe, and Rubin Hermann

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Asa Tribe, and Rubin Hermann will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Pretorius is the second-highest run-scorer for the team with 112 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 133.33.

Middle Order: Kyle Verreynne (wk) and David Miller (c)

Kyle Verreynne and David Miller are likely to be there in the middle order. Miller is the leading run-scorer for the team and has scored 116 runs in four games at a strike rate of 163.38.

Lower Middle Order: Sikandar Raza and Delano Potgieter

Sikandar Raza and Delano Potgieter are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Raza is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with seven wickets in two games at an average of 5.71. 

Bowlers: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nqobani Mokoena, Bjorn Fortuin, and Ottneil Baartman

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nqobani Mokoena, Bjorn Fortuin, and Ottneil Baartman might be the four bowlers for the team. Baartman is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament and has taken 11 wickets in four games at an average of 12.27.

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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