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SEC vs PC will be played in Durban on January 21 [Source: PretoriaCapsSA/X.com]
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face Pretoria Capitals in Qualifier 1 of the SA20 2025/26 season at Kingsmead, Durban, on January 21, as the Men in Orange aim to make it to their fourth consecutive final since the inception of the league, while the Capitals could make it to their first final.
Heading into the big game, both teams have won five of their 10 league matches. Courtesy of the SEC's two no results and three losses, as opposed to PC's one no result and four losses, the SEC finished at the top, with 28 points. The Capitals pulled off a dramatic win over JSK in their final match to secure a spot in the top two.
SEC vs PC current form (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Form |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | A, L, W, L, W |
| Pretoria Capitals | W, W, W, L, W |
SEC vs PC, Qualifier 1: Player Battles
Sherfane Rutherford vs Anrich Nortje
Sherfane Rutherford, who bats in the middle order for the Capitals, has played some crucial knocks for his team down the order and is in a supreme touch, scoring 317 runs in 8 innings, striking at 166.84 — only 20 behind the highest scorer.
On the other hand, Anrich Nortje, who operates in the middle and death overs, has picked 14 wickets in this edition, only 3 behind the top-wicket taker and is the leader of SEC’s attack. This battle will be key to deciding the fate of the respective teams.
Quinton de Kock vs Lizaad Williams
The T20 World Cup-bound de Kock is sitting at number 2 in the list of the tournament’s leading run-scorers, with 328 runs in 8 innings at a strike rate of 149.09, with four fifties to his name. The last time these two teams met, the opener, alongside Jonny Bairstow, chased 177 without losing a wicket.
As an opening bowler who is in form, Lizaad Williams’ spell against de Kock will be crucial for both teams, while Lungi Ngidi would provide control at the other end.
Tristan Stubbs vs Gideon Peters
Following his T20 World Cup snub, Tristan Stubbs has a point to prove, with a big game knock in the SA20 knockouts, which could potentially open the doors for him as a Donovan Ferreira or Tony de Zorzi injury replacement. He will operate at the same phase of the innings as the in-form Gideon Peters would. Peters, who has picked 9 wickets in 5 innings this season, is also looking in a good rhythm, which would make this battle interesting to watch.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals top performers
Most runs for SEC vs PC (current players)
Quinton de Kock has scored 156 runs in 2 innings in the Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals at a strike rate of 177.27 with two fifties to his name.
Most wickets for SEC vs PC (current players)
SEC left-arm pacer Marco Jansen has the most wickets against PC, with 13 scalps in 9 outings against them. He has the best figures of 4/13 and has only conceded at an economy rate of 6.74.
Most runs for PC vs SEC (current players)
Among the current squad members, Sherfane Rutherford has the most runs for PC vs SEC, with 72 runs in 2 innings, including the highest of 47* to his name. He scored these runs at a strike rate of 167.44
Most wickets for PC vs SEC (current players)
In the current squad, Tymal Mills has the most wickets for PC against SEC in two matches. He picked 2/31 in a game and overall conceded at a rate of 8.86. Currently, he is out of favour and has been warming the bench.
SEC vs PC, SA20 Qualifier 1, toss prediction
In the ongoing season of the SA20, the Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, has, as usual, favoured the batting team, providing consistent bounce and pace, making it easy for the batters to play their shots freely. As the match would progress, the pitch could also assist the spinners in the second innings, much like a bit of seam movement in the first couple of overs in the second innings. The team winning the toss is likely to bat first and put runs on the board in a big game.
SEC vs PC, SA20 Qualifier 1- 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay – 50/1
End of the innings – 175/5
SEC vs PC, SA20 Qualifier 1– 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay – 45/2
End of the innings – 165/8
SEC vs PC, SA20 Qualifier 1, top players predictions
Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s top players prediction
Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen
Pretoria Capitals’ top players prediction
Sherfane Rutherford, Gideon Peters
Who will hit the most sixes in SEC vs PC, SA20 Qualifier 1?
Sherfane Rutherford
Who will hit the most fours in SEC vs PC, SA20 Qualifier 1?
Quinton de Kock
SEC vs PC winner prediction: Who will win SEC vs PC, SA20 Qualifier 1?
The Kingsmead Stadium in Durban is a venue where the team batting first has statistically had an edge in the game, with a score around 180 on the board. Considering the current forms of both sides, Capitals, led by their bowling unit, look in a prime position to clinch the match, which is likely to be a close fight.
