SA20 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 3

Paarl Royals will take on the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the third match of the SA20 2025-26 on Saturday, December 27, at the Boland Park in Paarl. The Royals were in second place last season and won seven out of 10 games. The Eastern Cape won and lost five matches each last season. The Royals took the Eastern Cape in the second qualifier game of the 2024-25 season, which they lost. The Eastern Cape went on to qualify for the final and lost the same against the MI Cape Town.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 3 of the SA20 2025-26:

Paarl Royals

Top Order: Lhuan-dre Pretorius (WK), Dan Lawrence, and Kyle Verreyne

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dan Lawrence, and Kyle Verreyne will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Pretorius was the leading run-scorer in the tournament last season with 397 runs in 12 games at an average of 33.08 and a strike rate of 166.80.

Middle Order: Delano Potgieter and David Miller (C)

Delano Potgieter and David Miller are likely to be there in the middle order. Miller made 234 runs in 10 matches last season at a strike rate of 136.84.

Lower Middle Order: Asa Tribe and Sikandar Raza

Asa Tribe and Sikandar Raza are likely to be in the lower middle-order.

Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Ottneil Baartman, Nqabayomzi Peter, and Eshan Malinga

Gudakesh Motie, Ottneil Baartman, Nqabayomzi Peter, and Eshan Malinga could be the four bowlers for the team. Baartman picked up 11 wickets in 10 games last season at an average of 21.63.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Top Order: Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, and Jordan Hermann

Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow, and Jordan Hermann will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Bairstow played for the Super Kings last season and scored 232 runs in 10 games at an average of 38.66.

Middle Order: Matthew Breetzke and James Coles

Matthew Breetzke and James Coles are likely to be there in the middle order. Breetzke made 117 runs in seven outings last season.

Lower Middle Order: Tristan Stubbs (c) and Marco Jansen

Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Jansen was the highest wicket-taker last season and picked up 19 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 18.42.

Bowlers: Senuran Muthusamy, Adam Milne, Anrich Nortje, and Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Senuran Muthusamy, Adam Milne, Anrich Nortje, and Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar could be the four bowlers for the team. Muthusamy picked up nine wickets in 10 games last season at an average of 20.77.

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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