Match Details
PR vs SEC, Qualifier 2 T20, SA20 League 2025-26 live
Paarl Royals
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Commentary
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (Probable XI): Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Lewis Gregory, Marco Jansen, Chris Green, James Coles, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje
Paarl Royals (Probable XI): Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Rubin Hermann, Daniel Lawrence (c), Sikandar Raza, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Asa Mark Tribe, Bjorn Fortuin, Hardus Viljoen, Ottneil Baartman, Nqobani Mokoena
Preview by Mohammad Anab
A place in the SA20 Final will be on the line on Friday when Sunrisers Eastern Cape take on Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 at the iconic Wanderers Stadium. With the stakes at their highest, both teams will be eager to deliver under pressure in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape enter the match with the advantage of consistency and experience. Having finished as the top-ranked team during the league phase, the runners-up of the last season have once again showcased their ability to perform across all departments.
However, the side didn't perform in the Qualifier 1 game against Pretoria Capitals. Batting first, SEC made 170/7 on the back of a half-century from Jonny Bairstow. Later, Capitals chased it down in the penultimate over and with seven wickets in hand, thanks to some majestic knocks played by Dewald Brevis and Bryce Parsons.
Interestingly, SEC had defeated the Capitals twice during the league phase, once by 10 wickets and then by 48 runs.
The side had registered five wins out of their ten games during the league phase. However, two of their games were washed out. Their opening batter Quinton de Kock is the leading run scorer of the season with 347 runs from nine innings. Meanwhile, their express pacer Anrich Nortje is the season's second-highest wicket-taker with 15 scalps.
The Paarl Royals, meanwhile, arrive with momentum after a confident victory over Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator. In that game, Royals batted first and scored 210/5 in their 20 overs. Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored a fifty but some quickfire, crucial knocks were played by Kyle Verreynne, Sikandar Raza, Dan Lawrence and Asa Tribe. In reply, they restricted Joburg to 174/8, thanks to some great bowling by seamer Hardus Viljoen.
Known for their aggressive batting approach, the Royals possess firepower throughout their lineup. Young opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius has impressed with his fearless stroke play, while experienced campaigners Dan Lawrence and Sikandar Raza add depth and versatility. With the ball, the Royals will look to their pace attack to strike early and disrupt the Sunrisers’ strong top order.
The side finished in third position in the league phase with five wins from ten games. Seamer Ottneil Baartman is the leading wicket-taker of this edition of SA20 with 19 scalps. Lhuan-dre Pretorius is the side's leading run scorer with 221 runs from 10 innings.
Both sides have met each other in the league phase. On one occasion, SEC won by a humongous margin of 137 runs. In that game, Royals were chasing a target of 187 runs but were all out for just 49 runs. Barring two, none of their batters managed to score in double figures. However, the Royals took their revenge later by defeating SEC by five wickets in the last over.
The upcoming contest is expected to be shaped by key battles between bat and ball, particularly during the powerplay and middle overs. The Wanderers surface traditionally offers good bounce and value for shots, often producing high-scoring matches. However, bowlers who maintain discipline and vary their pace can still find success, especially under lights.
With everything at stake and two well-matched teams on show, Friday’s Qualifier 2 is set to deliver a high-intensity clash worthy of the SA20 playoffs. Join us at 8 PM IST (4:30 PM Local Time) on Friday for the live coverage.
A place in the SA20 Final will be on the line on Friday when Sunrisers Eastern Cape take on Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 at the iconic Wanderers Stadium. With the stakes at their highest, both teams will be eager to deliver under pressure in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape enter the match with the advantage of consistency and experience. Having finished as the top-ranked team during the league phase, the runners-up of the last season have once again showcased their ability to perform across all departments.
However, the side didn't perform in the Qualifier 1 game against Pretoria Capitals. Batting first, SEC made 170/7 on the back of a half-century from Jonny Bairstow. Later, Capitals chased it down in the penultimate over and with seven wickets in hand, thanks to some majestic knocks played by Dewald Brevis and Bryce Parsons.
Interestingly, SEC had defeated the Capitals twice during the league phase, once by 10 wickets and then by 48 runs.
The side had registered five wins out of their ten games during the league phase. However, two of their games were washed out. Their opening batter Quinton de Kock is the leading run scorer of the season with 347 runs from nine innings. Meanwhile, their express pacer Anrich Nortje is the season's second-highest wicket-taker with 15 scalps.
The Paarl Royals, meanwhile, arrive with momentum after a confident victory over Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator. In that game, Royals batted first and scored 210/5 in their 20 overs. Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored a fifty but some quickfire, crucial knocks were played by Kyle Verreynne, Sikandar Raza, Dan Lawrence and Asa Tribe. In reply, they restricted Joburg to 174/8, thanks to some great bowling by seamer Hardus Viljoen.
Known for their aggressive batting approach, the Royals possess firepower throughout their lineup. Young opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius has impressed with his fearless stroke play, while experienced campaigners Dan Lawrence and Sikandar Raza add depth and versatility. With the ball, the Royals will look to their pace attack to strike early and disrupt the Sunrisers’ strong top order.
The side finished in third position in the league phase with five wins from ten games. Seamer Ottneil Baartman is the leading wicket-taker of this edition of SA20 with 19 scalps. Lhuan-dre Pretorius is the side's leading run scorer with 221 runs from 10 innings.
Both sides have met each other in the league phase. On one occasion, SEC won by a humongous margin of 137 runs. In that game, Royals were chasing a target of 187 runs but were all out for just 49 runs. Barring two, none of their batters managed to score in double figures. However, the Royals took their revenge later by defeating SEC by five wickets in the last over.
The upcoming contest is expected to be shaped by key battles between bat and ball, particularly during the powerplay and middle overs. The Wanderers surface traditionally offers good bounce and value for shots, often producing high-scoring matches. However, bowlers who maintain discipline and vary their pace can still find success, especially under lights.
With everything at stake and two well-matched teams on show, Friday’s Qualifier 2 is set to deliver a high-intensity clash worthy of the SA20 playoffs. Join us at 8 PM IST (4:30 PM Local Time) on Friday for the live coverage.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Squad: Tristan Stubbs (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Quinton de Kock (wk), Lewis Gregory, Matthew Breetzke, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Senuran Muthusamy, Adam Milne, Anrich Nortje, Chris Wood, JP King, Christopher King, Jordan Hermann, Mitchell Van Buuren, James Coles, Beyers Swanepoel, Lutho Sipamla, Chris Green
Paarl Royals Squad: David Miller (c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Dan Lawrence, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Rubin Hermann (wk), Sikandar Raza, Ottneil Baartman, Bjorn Fortuin, Hardus Viljoen, Okuhle Cele, Delano Potgieter, Nqabayomzi Peter, Asa Tribe, Eshan Malinga, Vishen Halambage, Nqobani Mokoena, Keagan Lion-Cachet (wk), Waqar Salamkheil