Paarl Royals (PR) and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) have already secured their spots in the playoffs for SA20 2024. This upcoming match won’t impact the point tables, as SUNE has already clinched the top position with a convincing victory in their last encounter against the same opposition.
Nevertheless, both teams are keen to conclude the league games positively, aiming to carry the momentum into the upcoming playoff matches.
SEC vs PR Match Details:
| Match | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals, SA20 2024 |
| Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| Date & Time | Sunday, February 4, 7:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioCinema app and Website and Sports 18 |
St George’s Park, Pitch Report and Conditions:
St George’s Park’s pitch is known for its support for fast bowlers. Bowlers are expected to generate seam and swing upfront, making batting challenging. As the match progresses, spinners are likely to also come into play. The team winning the toss should consider batting first, as batting in the second innings may become more difficult due to increased grip on the slower balls.
SEC vs PR Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Paarl Royals Won | 1 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape won | 2 |
SEC vs PR Predicted Playing XIs
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
SEC vs PR Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Jos Buttler
The dynamic batter has enjoyed an impressive campaign, amassing 360 runs with an average of 45.00 and a strike rate of 141.73. The Royals are optimistic that this seasoned player can initiate the team’s innings with a blazing start, creating the perfect platform for skipper David Miller and the power hitters in the lower order.
Probable Best Bowler: Daniel Worrall
The right-arm paceman currently leads the tournament as the highest wicket-taker. With an impressive tally of 14 wickets in eight games, he maintains a remarkable average of 16.93 and a strike rate of 12. Despite bowling during the PowerPlay and at the death, his economy rate stands at a commendable 8.08, reflecting his effectiveness in different phases of the game.
