SA20 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 25

Pretoria Capitals will face the Paarl Royals in the 25th match of the SA20 2025-26 on Thursday, January 15, at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. The Capitals are in first place in the points table with four wins in eight matches. The Royals have won four out of seven games and are in second position.

Let’s look at the SA20 Match 25 Playing XI:

Pretoria Capitals

Top Order: Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope (wk), and Jordan Cox

Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope, and Jordan Cox will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Hope is the leading run-scorer for the team with 235 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 150.64.

Middle Order: Wihan Lubbe and Dewald Brevis

Wihan Lubbe and Dewald Brevis are likely to be there in the middle order. Lubbe has scored 115 runs, while Brevis has made 120 runs for the Capitals so far.

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 run-scorer for the Capitals with 214 runs in six innings at an average of 71.33.

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

Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, and Gideon Peters could be the four bowlers for the team. Peters is the highest wicket-taker for the team with seven wickets in three games at an average of 11.14.

Paarl Royals

Top Order: Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), 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 has made 130 runs in six outings at a strike rate of 130.

Middle Order: Dan Lawrence, David Miller (c), and Keagan Lion Cachet

Dan Lawrence, David Miller, and Keagan Lion Cachet are likely to be there in the middle order. Miller is the leading run-scorer for the Royals with 163 runs in six innings at an average of 40.75.

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 highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 11 wickets in five matches at an average of 9.81.

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

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bjorn Fortuin, and Nqobani Mokoena could be the three bowlers for the team. Mokoena is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with 11 wickets in seven matches at an average of 22.63.

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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