SA20 2025: Predicting Paarl Royals’ playing XI for their clash against Pretoria Capitals

After registering a comfortable 6-wicket win against MI Cape Town in the last game, Paarl Royals will face Pretoria Capitals in the 12^th fixture of the ongoing SA20 2025. Centurion’s SuperSport Park will host this game on January 18, 4:30 PM (IST).

Paarl Royals are currently placed in the fourth spot on the tournament’s points table, with two wins and a defeat in their three games. They have eight points to their name and a win in this game will propel them to the second spot in the standings, surpassing Pretoria Capitals and MI Cape Town.

Given that, here we’ll look at the predicted playing XI of David Miller and Co. for their next clash against Pretoria Capitals.

Openers – Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Joe Root  

The in-form opening pair of young Lhuan-dre Pretorius and the veteran Joe Root has been in a sensational run of form for the last couple of games. The duo also stitched a fiery partnership of 50 runs for the first wicket in 5.5 overs in the last game against MICT.

Young lad Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed a blistering knock of 83 runs off just 52 balls, with eight fours and three sixes to help the Royals chase down the target comfortably in 19 overs. He also won the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his match-winning knock.

Middle Order – Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller (C), and Dinesh Karthik (WK)

The middle order of the Paarl Royals looks quite strengthened as they might opt to go ahead with the same trio of Mitchell Van Buuren, skipper David Miller, and the veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik.

Van Buuren scored 22 runs off 20 balls in the last game followed by skipper Miller’s unbeaten 24 runs off 20 balls, which eventually finished the game in favour of Royals. Besides these two, Karthik is also expected to contribute with some crucial runs lower and finish things off for his side.

All-Rounders – Andile Phehlukwayo and Dayyaan Galiem

Andile Phehlukwayo and Dayyan Galiem could be a good pair of all-rounders to pick in the playing XI for the Royals. Galiem also scalped a crucial wicket in the last game against MICT. Besides that, he can also make an impact with the bat while batting lower down the order.

Speaking of Phehlukwayo, he will also be a great fit to be included as an all-rounder for the Royals in the game against Pretoria Capitals. He can play a crucial role in finishing the game for his side during a tough situation.

Bowlers – Dunith Wellalage, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Kwena Maphaka

The Royals management will look ahead to go with the unchanged bowling quartet of Dunith Wellalage, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Kwena Maphaka. Mujeeb Ur Rahman scalped 2 wickets at just 27 runs in his four-over stint during the last game.

Besides him, Dunith Wellalage also bowled the most economical spell, conceding only 17 runs in 4 overs, with a sensational economy rate of 4.25. Kwena Maphaka would be there to make an impact with the new ball in the powerplay phase.

Disclaimer: This latest 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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