Match Details:
- Match: Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape (PC vs SEC), 7th Match, SA20 2024-25
- Date & Time: January 14, 2025, 11:00 am GMT / 04:30 pm IST / 1:00 pm Local Time
- Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion
- Live Stream: Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports 2, Sports18 2
Match Preview:
The Pretoria Capitals (PC) will face off against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) in the seventh match of the SA20 2024-25 at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Both teams are looking to gain momentum after mixed performances in their recent outings.
In their previous clash during the SA20 2024, Pretoria Capitals eked out a narrow 3-run win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape, defending a modest 125-run total. This match promises to be another thrilling encounter as both teams aim to solidify their position in the tournament standings.
Team Analysis:
Pretoria Capitals:
The Capitals boast a formidable batting lineup led by Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who recently smashed 89 in a high-scoring thriller against Durban’s Super Giants. However, the team’s inconsistency in the bowling department has cost them crucial matches. Anrich Nortje and Senuran Muthusamy will need to deliver breakthroughs to counter SEC’s batting firepower.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape:
SEC’s captain Aiden Markram has been their standout performer, scoring a magnificent 82 in their recent clash. However, their bowlers, including Marco Jansen and Richard Gleeson, need to step up to contain opposition batters. The team’s recent defeat to Paarl Royals exposed some vulnerabilities in their bowling attack that they will want to address.
Key Players to Watch:
- Pretoria Capitals: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rilee Rossouw, Anrich Nortje
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs
Possible Playing XI:
Pretoria Capitals:
Rilee Rossouw (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Will Jacks, Will Smeed, Kyle Verreynne, Tiaan van Vuuren, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Steve Stolk, Anrich Nortje, Daryn Dupavillon
Sunrisers Eastern Cape:
Aiden Markram (c), Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Andile Simelane, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson
Head-to-Head Records:
- Overall Matches: 5 – PC Won: 3, SEC Won: 2
- Recent Matches: 5 – PC Won: 3, SEC Won: 2
Fantasy Cricket Tips:
- Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Vice-Captain: Aiden Markram
- Key Picks:
- Batsmen: Aiden Markram, Rilee Rossouw, Will Jacks
- All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, James Neesham
- Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Richard Gleeson
Toss Prediction:
The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, considering the conditions at SuperSport Park often favor chasing teams due to consistent bounce and pace.
Prediction:
The match is expected to be a closely contested affair. Pretoria Capitals have a slight edge due to their depth in batting and experience at SuperSport Park. However, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape, with their all-round capabilities, remain strong challengers to pull off an upset.
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