SEC vs PC, SA20 2025: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals

The 17th match of the SA20 2025 season promises to be an interesting contest since Sunrisers Eastern Cape close the horns with Capitals of Pretoria at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday 22 January. Eastern Cape, currently in fourth place with two wins from five games, are set to strengthen their grip on a playoff spot.

Meanwhile, the Capitals, with just a solitary win in five outings, find themselves in a precarious position in the bottom two of the standings, making this matchup a must-win to stay in contention for the round of 16. Both teams are under immense pressure, with the Sunrisers eyeing consistency and the Capitals fighting for survival in what could be a season-defining encounter.

SA20|2025, match 17:

• Date and time: 22 Jan 15:30 GMT/ 21:00 IST/ 17:30 local
• Place: Sant Jordi Park, Gqeberha

St George’s Park Field Report

The pitch at St George’s Park is expected to provide a stern test for the batsmen, especially in the second innings when the score becomes progressively more difficult. As the surface tends to slow down, ball timing will be crucial. Hitters should focus on smart shot selection and rely on high-percentage plays to optimize scoring opportunities. Strategic placement and exploitation of gaps in the field will be essential to keep the score. Also, adaptability to the changing nature of the track could determine the success of a batting side.

SEC vs. PC Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Carriers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tristan Stubbs
• Beaters: Tom Abell, Zak Crawley
• Versatile: Liam Dawson, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers: Simon Harmer, Richard Gleeson, Ottneil Baartman

SEC vs PC Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:

• Option 1: Marco Jansen (c), Liam Dawson (vc)
• Option 2: Zak Crawley (c), Ottneil Baartman (vc)

READ also: SA20 2025: TV Channels, Live Streaming Details – When & Where to Watch in India, Australia, USA, UK & Other Countries

SEC vs PC Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Craig Overton, David Bedingham

SEC vs PC Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 22, 03:30 pm GMT):

Equipment:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Aiden Markram (c), Zak CrawleyJordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Liam Dawson, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Craig Overton, David Bedingham, Daniel Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Okuhle Cele, Simon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson, Caleb Seleka, Andile Simelane, Beyers Swanepoel, Roelof van der Merwe

Capitals of Pretoria: Wayne Parnell (c), Marques Ackerman, Evin Lewis, Steve Stolk, Tiaan van Vuuren, Rilee Rossouw, Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Senuran Muthusamy, James Neesham, Kyle Simmonds, Migael Pretorius, Keagan Lion Cachet, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kyle Verreynne, Anrich Nortje, Daryn Dupavillon, Eathan Bosch

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