
In this article, we will analyze the JSK vs PR Match Prediction. The SA20 2025 is at the business end of the league stage. In Match 26, the Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals will clash with each other on the 30th of January at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
This will be an interesting matchup between the two teams where the Paarl Royals (PR) have already qualified for the playoffs with seven wins and only one loss from the eight games they have played so far and are on top of the points table. They are the best team in the tournament so far and will be looking to keep their dominance going on having already won six games in a row.
On the other hand, it has been a roller coaster of a season for the Joburg Super Kings (JSK) who might have started the season with two wins in a row but have not had a great outing in the last few games. In the last five matches, the Faf Du Plessis-led side has only managed to win one game. Though they are currently in fourth place on the points table they will hope to win these last two games to secure a knockout place and spoil the party for the Pretoria Capitals who have kept their chances alive after a win in the last game against the Super Kings.
JSK vs PR Match Details
Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast & Streaming Debtails |
Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals, Match 26, SA20 2025 | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Thursday, 30th January, 9:00 pm (IST) | Star Sports, Sports18 Network, Disney+ Hotstar (app & website) |
Pitch Report
The Wanderers is mostly known to be a batting-friendly pitch where some big scores have been made but in the last few games, there have not been a lot of big scores by the teams. However, most of the matches played on this surface have been won by the team batting second in the tournament which could mean that the conditions get better to bat.
Also check: JSK vs PR Live Score, Match 26
Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played | Won by Joburg Super Kings | Won by Paarl Royals | No Result | First-ever fixture | Most-recent fixture |
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13th January 2023 | 20th January 2025 |
Predicted Playing XIs for JSK vs PR
Joburg Super Kings:

Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis (c), Wihaan Lubbe, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Doug Bracewell, Donovan Ferreira, Evan Jones, Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, Lutho Sipamla, Matheesha Pathirana
Paarl Royals:

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Rubin Hermann, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dunith Wellalage, Dayyaan Galiem, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka
Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Lhuan-dre Pretorius has been the best batter for the Paarl Royals this season being the top scorer of the tournament with 301 runs in eight matches at an average of 37.62. He played a great knock of 43 off 29 in the last game against the Durban’s Super Giants.
Probable Best Bowler: Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been in incredible form during this SA20 season and is currently the highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 13 scalps to his name. The mystery spinner has an average of 16.61 and an economy rate of 6.75 in the tournament.
Today’s Match Prediction: Paarl Royals to win the match
Scenario 1
Joburg Super Kings win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 50-55
PR: 180-195
Paarl Royals will win the match
Scenario 2
Paarl Royals win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 35-55
JSK: 145-165
Paarl Royals will win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.