Get the best SEC vs PR Qualifier 2 match preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the Qualifier 2 encounter of SA20 2026. Expert examination and more with Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals.
SEC vs PR Qualifier 2 Match Prediction
Sunrisers Eastern Cape meet Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 of SA20 2026 at Wanderers Stadium tonight. The match happens on January 23 in Johannesburg deciding the second finalist for this season. Sunrisers lost Qualifier 1 against Pretoria Capitals and want revenge in the final badly.
Paarl Royals beat Joburg Super Kings in the Eliminator to reach this SEC vs PR Qualifier 2 clash.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
Wanderers Stadium’s pitch in Johannesburg favours teams batting first in SA20 2026 matches historically here. Batters can push totals beyond 175 runs if they build partnerships patiently at this venue. Bowlers need tight lines as loose deliveries get punished severely on this pitch tonight.
Sky stays clear at 13-20°C though rain might interrupt play slightly during the match today.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 9
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: 6
Paarl Royals: 3
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Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) Playing XI
Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Lewis Gregory, Marco Jansen, Chris Green, James Coles, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje
Paarl Royals (PR) Playing XI
Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kyle Verreynne, Dan Lawrence (c), Rubin Hermann, Asa Tribe, Sikandar Raza, Keagan Lion Cachet, Bjorn Fortuin, Hardus Viljoen, Ottneil Baartman, Nqobani Mokoena
SEC vs PR Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Batsmen: Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Kyle Verreynne, Dan Lawrence
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (c), Marco Jansen (vc)
Bowlers: Ottneil Baartman, Anrich Nortje
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Sikandar Raza makes a brilliant captain choices for your Dream11 team today
- Marco Jansen can score big points as captain or vice-captain pick
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals Qualifier 2 Preview: Players to Avoid
- Vishen Halambage probably won’t feature in today’s Playing XI lineup
- Thomas Rew might not get selected for this Playing XI either
This SEC vs PR Prediction report suggests an exciting contest for the SA20 2026 season. Fantasy Cricket Tips suggest today’s pitch and toss win will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests the SEC has a 53% chance to win and a 47% chance for the PR.
