PR vs SEC: Jos Buttler or Aiden Markram? Check Captaincy Options And Full SA20 Fantasy Dream11 Team Here

Paarl Royals are set to clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 14th match of SA20. 

PR vs SEC: Match Preview:

Paarl Royals are currently placed 2nd on the points table with 2 wins in 4 matches and would look to take the top spot with a winning in this match. Jos Buttler has been the top scorer with 117 runs in 4 matches and is the only Royals player to cross the 100-run mark this season. Wihaan Lubbe has been a strong batter, scoring 97 runs in 4 matches. Experienced Eoin Morgan has also stepped up and is the third-highest run-scorer with 85 runs at an excellent strike rate of 146.55. Paarl Royals would also be hoping for Dane Vilas to gain form. 

Evan Jones has been in excellent touch in the last few matches for Paarl Royals and has registered 9 wickets to his name in 3 matches. Jones has an excellent average of 9.55 while off-spinner Bjorn Fortuin has registered 6 scalps to his name. Lungi Ngidi has 3 wickets in 3 matches and the Royals would need their ace pacer to get back amongst wickets strongly. 

Sunrisers Eastern Cape on the other hand are placed 2nd last on the points table and would be desperate for a chain of wins to consolidate their spot in the semi-finals. Sunrisers also have 2 wins in 4 matches but are much behind on Net Run Rate. However, they have as many as 3 batters who have crossed the 100-run mark in the season. Interestingly, bowling all-rounder, Marco Jansen has the most runs in SEC with 118 runs to his name in 3 innings, at a magnificent strike rate of 184.37. Captain Aiden Markram has scored 113 runs while JJ Smuts has registered 106 runs. Tristan Stubbs has also scored 93 runs in 4 matches. 

Ottniel Baartman has been the top wicket-taker for SEC with 10 wickets to his name despite having an economy of 10.92. Sisanda Magala has also been effective with the ball in hand, with 6 wickets to show for it. Aiden Markram has also been a useful bowler with 5 wickets to his name. Roelof van der Merwe has been brought into the playing 11 in the last two matches and has picked up 2 wickets at an excellent economy of 5.85.

PR vs SEC: Match Details

• Date – Thursday, January 19, 2023
• Time – 09:00 PM IST
• Venue – Boland Park, Paarl

Today's Match Prediction: Who will win today's cricket match? PR vs SEC 

Given the recent form in mind, Sunrisers Eastern Cape will start as slight favourites to win this game against Paarl Royals. 

PR vs SEC: Where to Watch?

The SA20 league will be streamed by Viacom18 and Sports 18 in India. The matches will be broadcasted on TV on Sports18 – 1, Sports18 – 1 (HD), and Sports18 Khel, while viewers can watch them online on the OTT platform Jio Cinema. 

PR vs SEC  Team News:

There are no injury updates from either team as of now. 

PR vs SEC  Probable Playing XI:

• Paarl Royals – Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, David Miller (c), Dane Vilas, Eoin Morgan, Evan Jones, Ferisco Adams, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape – Adam Rossington (wk), JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Jordan Cox, Marco Jansen, Roelof van der Merwe, Sisanda Magala, Brydon Carse, Ottniel Baartman

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PR vs SEC  Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keepers – Jos Buttler
• Batters – David Miller, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs
• All-rounders – WIhan Lubbe, Marco Jansen, Evan Jones
• Bowlers –  Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Ottniel Baartman