Paarl Royals set to face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 3rd match of the SA20 2025-26 (SA20) at the Boland Park, in Paarl, on Saturday, December 27.
Preview
In the 3rd game of the SA20 2025-26, Paarl Royals (PC) are set to face Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC). The Paarl Royals had performed brilliantly in the last season, winning seven games out of 10 and finishing second on the points table. However, they lost Qualifier 2 against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. They will definitely try their best this season to win the title. Moreover, David Miller is going to lead them this season in the SA20.
On the other hand, two title winners and last season’s runners-up, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, performed outstandingly in the last season, winning 5 out of the 10 games and finishing 3rd in the points table of the group stage. However, they lost the final game against MI Cape Town. Moreover, they will be playing without former captain Aiden Markram for the first time and will be captained by Tristan Stubbs this season.
Match Information
Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Match 3
Probable PlayingXI
Paarl Royals
DA Miller(C), D Potgieter, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, DW Lawrence, Sikandar Raza, RA Herman, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, K Verreynne, G Moti-Kanhai, OEG Baartman, BC Fortuin
Bench: KL Cachet, A Tribe, Vishen Halambage, N Peter, Eshan Malinga, N Mokoena, GC Viljoen
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
JM Bairstow, Q de Kock, AF Milne, A Nortje, T Stubbs(C), Jordan Hermann, S Muthusamy, M Jansen, MP Breetzke, Allah Mohammad, L Sipamla
Bench: M Van Buuren, PE Kruger, James Coles, L Gregory, Jp King, B Swanepoel, C King, CP Wood
Injury News – (Will be added when there is an update)
Pitch Report
Captains
Rubin Hermann PR | wk – 7.5
Paarl Royals’ Rubin Hermann has performed outstandingly in the last season. He has scored 333 runs in 9 games in the last season. He has the ability to perform well for the PR.
Tristan Stubbs SEC | bat – 8.5
Tristan Stubbs has consistently performed well in the recent past. He also scored 180 runs in the last 10 games. He has the ability to perform well this season.
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Lhuan-dre Pretorius PR | WK – 8
Lhuan-Dre Pretorius was the highest run scorer last season. He has scored 397 runs in the 12 games. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Paarl Royals this season.
Jordan Hermann SEC | BAT – 8
Jordan Hermann is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he has scored 173 runs in the last 9 games. He is a key player for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape this season.
Budget
Marco Jansen SEC | all – 9
Marco Jansen is an excellent pacer and is currently in good form. Moreover, he was also the highest wicket-taker last season. He took 19 wickets in the 13 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman PR | BOWLER – 8.5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman was also the second-highest wicket-taker in the last season. He took 14 wickets in the 12 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well for the Paarl Royals this season.
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Senuran Muthusamy – SEC | ALL – 8
Mitchell Van Buuren – SEC | BAT – 6.5
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