Sunrisers Eastern Cape set to face Pretoria Capitals in the Qualifier 1 of the SA20 2025-26 (SA20) at Kingsmead, in Durban, on Wednesday, January 21.
Preview
In the Qualifier 1 of the SA20 2025-26, Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) are set to face Pretoria Capitals (PC). Sunrisers Eastern Cape performed outstandingly this season, winning five out of the 10 games in the group stage and finished at the top in points table. Moreover, they won the last game against MICT by 7 wickets. In that match, Quinton de Kock and Matthew Breetzke performed well, scoring 56 and 66 runs, respectively. In bowling, Chris Green did a good job and took three wickets.
On the other hand, the Pretoria Capitals also performed well this season, winning five games out of the ten and finished second in the points table. Moreover, they won the last game by 21 runs against the Joburg Super Kings. In that match, Sherfane Rutherford scored 74 runs. Lizaad Williams did well in bowling and took three wickets. The winner of this match will qualify for the final.
Match Information- Fantasy 11 Prediction
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals, Qualifier 1
SA20, 21 Jan 2026, Wed, 9:00 PM IST, Durban
Probable PlayingXI
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Q de Kock, JM Bairstow, AF Milne, A Nortje, Jordan Hermann, T Stubbs(C), James Coles, M Jansen, S Muthusamy, MP Breetzke, Chris Green
Bench: M Van Buuren, PE Kruger, L Gregory, Jp King, B Swanepoel, C King, Allah Mohammad, L Sipamla, CP Wood, KTH Ratnayake
Pretoria Capitals
Shai Hope, Connor Esterhuizen, Roston Chase, B Parsons, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, AD Russell, L Ngidi, KA Maharaj(C), Gideon Peters, LB Williams
Bench: Meeka-eel Prince, BS Makhanya, Will Smeed, WJ Lubbe, Codi Yusuf, J Dawood, Jordan Cox, , TS Mills, KJ Dudgeon
Pitch Report
Quinton de Kock SEC | WICKETKEEPER
Quinton de Kock is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he has scored 328 runs in the last 9 games. He is a key player for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape this season.
Sherfane Rutherford has performed well this season. Furthermore, he has scored 317 runs in the last 9 games, including 74 in the previous game. He is undoubtedly a vital player for Pretoria Capitals.
Senuran Muthusamy- SEC | ALL- 7.5
Lutho Sipamla- SEC | BOWL
A1: The SA20 2025–26 Qualifier 1 between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals will be played on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Kingsmead, Durban, starting at 9:00 PM IST.
Q2: Who has a better chance of winning the SA20 Qualifier 1 match?
A2: Based on current form, Sunrisers Eastern Cape appear slightly ahead after finishing top of the points table and winning their previous match convincingly. However, Pretoria Capitals remain strong contenders with a balanced squad.
Q3: Which players are the best fantasy picks for SEC vs PC Qualifier 1?
A3: Top fantasy picks include Quinton de Kock, Sherfane Rutherford, Marco Jansen, Jordan Hermann, and Shai Hope. These players have delivered consistent performances throughout the tournament.
Q4: What is the pitch report for Kingsmead, Durban?
A4: The Kingsmead pitch offers a balanced surface with good bounce and pace. While pacers may get early assistance, the pitch generally supports batters, with an average first-innings score of around 164 runs.
Q5. Where can we see the SEC vs PC Live Match & Stream today?
A5: We can watch the live stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
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