Paarl Royals (PR) and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) have secured their places in the playoffs in SA20 2024. However, aiming for a top-two finish on the points table to get two opportunities to reach the final, they will face each other on Friday, February 2, at Boland Park, Paarl, in what promises to be an exciting clash.
Sunrisers have secured five wins out of the eight games, accumulating 24 points. On the other hand, Paarl has garnered 22 points from eight games, winning five and losing three. In their remaining encounters, they will play each other twice to conclude the round-robin phase.
A single win will be sufficient for Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers to secure a top-two finish. However, Paarl will need to defeat the defending champions twice to reach Qualifier 1.
PR vs SEC Match Details :
Teams: Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
Date & Time: February 2, 9:00 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast: JioCinema app
Streaming: Sports 18
Boland Park Pitch Report and Conditions
At Boland Park in SA20 2024, three out of four games have been won by teams batting first, with one being won by a chasing team. The average first-innings score has been 162. In the last game at this venue, Durban Super Giants posted 190/3 against the Royals and dismissed the home side for 133. Recent statistics indicate that opting to bat first is the preferable choice at this venue.
PR vs SEC Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played 02PR Won 01SEC Won 01PR vs SEC Predicted Playing XI
Paarl Royals (PR):
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (WK), Wihan Lubbe, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller (C), Andile Phehlukwayo, Fabian Allen, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy, Tabraiz Shamsi
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):
Jordan Hermann, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (C), Tristan Stubbs (WK), Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Beyers Swanepoel, Simon Harmer, Daniel Worrall
PR vs SEC Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Jos Buttler
The explosive batter has had a fine campaign so far, amassing 296 runs at an average of 42.29 and a strike rate of 141.63. The Royals would hope that the experienced campaigner provides a flying start, setting the ideal launchpad for skipper David Miller and the other hard-hitters in the lower order.
Probable Best Bowler: Daniel Worrall
The right-arm pacer is the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament thus far, claiming 13 wickets in seven games at an impressive average of 16.15 and a strike rate of 12. His economy rate of 8.08 is quite decent, especially considering his role in bowling in the PowerPlay and at the death.
PR VS SEC BETTING TIPS
Bet on Sunrisers Eastern Cape to win.
