SA20 2025-26 – Predicting the Pretoria Capitals XI and the Sunrisers Eastern Cape XI for Final

Pretoria Capitals square off against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 2025-26 final at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday, January 25. Former two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape finished at the top of the points table, having won five matches and lost three in the league phase. They lost to the Capitals in Qualifier 1 but defeated Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 to progress to the final. Meanwhile, the Capitals finished the league phase at No. 2, with five wins and four defeats.

Here is the predicted Pretoria Capitals XI for final of SA20 2025-26:

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

Shai Hope has blown hot and cold in the campaign, having 275 runs under his belt at an average of 30.56 and an average of 135.46. Bryce Parsons will be high on confidence after slamming a match-winning half-century in Qualifier 1 against the Sunrisers. Connor Esterhuizen has had a disappointing campaign but he will have to forget the past and focus on making an important contribution in the title decider.

Middle Order: Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Jordan Cox

The Capitals have a dangerous middle order, comprising Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, and Jordan Cox. Brevis scored a brilliant 75 not out off 38 balls in Qualifier 1 and will be the batter to watch out for on Sunday. Rutherford, meanwhile, is the leading run-getter for the Capitals and third overall. He has 317 runs in nine innings at an average of 79.25 and a strike rate of 165.97. Cox hasn’t fired yet but will look to redeem himself in the final.

Lower Order: Roston Chase, Keshav Maharaj (C)

Roston Chase is averaging 12 in four innings with the bat. With the ball, he has bagged three wickets from five games. Keshav Maharaj has 11 scalps from as many games at an average of 22.27. He has a brilliant economy rate of 6.62.

Bowlers: Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters

Lizaad Williams has nine wickets from nine matches at an average of 27.55. Lungi Ngidi, the spearhead of the bowling attack, has taken just seven wickets in 11 matches at an average of 41.71 in what has been an underwhelming campaign. Gideon Peters has nine wickets from six matches and could be the best bowler in the final for the Capitals.

Here is the predicted Sunrisers Eastern Cape XI for final of SA20 2025-26:

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

Two experienced wicketkeeper-batters Quinton de Kock and Jonny Bairstow will open the batting for the Sunrisers. While de Kock is the leading run-getter this season, Bairstow has an average of 28.88 and a strike rate of 149.42. Meanwhile, Jordan Hermann has also fared well, scoring 270 runs from nine innings.

Middle Order: Matthew Breetzke, James Coles, Tristan Stubbs (C)

Matthew Breetzke has struggled this season, scoring 223 runs at an average of 27.87 and a strike rate of 110.94. James Coles, on the other hand, has been excellent, smashing 151 runs in four innings at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 179.76. Tristan Stubbs has led the team well so far. He hasn’t taken the tournament by storm with his batting skills but has registered decent numbers, including five not outs in eight innings.

Lower Order: Marco Jansen, Chris Green, Senuran Muthusamy

Marco Jansen has 10 wickets from as many matches at an average of 25.10. With the bat, he has 77 runs from six innings at a strike rate of 140. Chris Green has four wickets to his name from three games. Fellow spinner Senuran Muthusamy has accounted for 12 scalps in 10 matches at 16.58.

Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla

Anrich Nortje is the leading wicket-taker for the Sunrisers, having bagged 17 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 15.58 and has an economy rate of 7.26. Lutho Sipamla will share the new ball with Jansen. The right-arm seamer has picked up two wickets and three games at an economy rate of 11.

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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