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

The ‘number 3’ Pretoria Capitals will take on Paarl Royals in the 12^th game of the ongoing SA20 2025. The game will be played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on January 18, 4:30 PM (IST). It will be a crucial game for the Capitals to move a spot or two up on the tournament standings.

Rilee Rossouw’s men are coming off an ‘abandoned’ game against Joburg Super Kings following a 6-wicket win against Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC). A win in this game will propel them to the top spot in the tournament’s points table, surpassing MI Cape Town and Joburg Super Kings.

With that said, here we’ll look at the predicted playing XI of the Pretoria Capitals for their next clash against Paarl Royals.

Openers – Will Jacks and Rahmanullah Gurbaz

The Capitals management will look ahead to go with the unchanged opening pair of Will Jacks and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. However, the duo failed to provide a strong start in the last game against JSK but still, the think tank can bank on them to start the innings in this game against Paarl Royals.

Jacks and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are known for their blistering batting abilities and converting a quick start into a big score. So, it would be a perfect pair to start the things for the Capitals.

Middle Order – Kyle Verreynne (WK), Rilee Rossouw (C), Marques Ackerman, and Liam Livingstone

The middle order of the Pretoria Capitals will consist of the in-form wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne. He scored crucial 39 runs off 31 balls, with six fours. He will be accompanied by skipper Rilee Rossouw on number four to give stability to the middle order.

Later, Marques Ackerman and Liam Livingstone would be there to add some crucial runs lower down the order. Livingstone also added some crucial runs for the team in the last game against JSK.

All-Rounders – James Neesham and Senuran Muthusamy

Speaking of all-rounders, the pair of James Neesham and Senuran Muthusamy would be a perfect choice for the Capitals to pick in the playing XI. Neesham scored a quick 30 runs in the last off just 21 balls, with three fours and a six.

Besides that, Senuran Muthusamy could also be a crucial asset with the ball, scalping some crucial wickets in the middle overs.

Bowlers – Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, and Tiaan van Vuuren

The bowling trio of the Pretoria Capitals could consist of Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, and Tiaan van Vuuren. All three bowlers have been quite crucial with their bowling performances in the last couple of matches.

The left-right pace combination of Migael Pretorius and Tiaan van Vuuren could be more lethal to face for the opponent, especially 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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