The Royals started the season strong, but limped into the playoffs with consecutive losses. Their main concern remains the suitability of the captain David Millerwho missed the last match due to injury. In his absence, the middle order looked vulnerable against spin. Lhuan-dre Pretoriusthe youngster has been a find this season and has provided quick starts. If he and And Laurens If they can utilize the power play on the bouncy Centurion court, the Royals can set a huge goal. Ottneil Baartman has been their spearhead with 17 wickets. On a Centurion pitch that favors pace and bounce, his death bowling will be crucial.
JSK is riding a huge wave of confidence. Despite the loss of important captains Faf du Plessis And Donovan Ferreira to injuries, they have found new heroes. James Vince now leads a party that has mastered the ‘must-win’ scenario. Nice dude‘s match-winning 54* from 27 balls in the final game proved he is the man for the big occasion. The veteran Imran Tahir And Prenelan Subrayen were deadly in the last match, but at Centurion the focus will shift to Nandre Burger And Daniel Worrall to use the additional zipper of the surface.
PR vs JSK, SA20 2026 Eliminator: Match Details
- Date and time: January 22; 9:00 PM IST / 03:30 GMT / 5:30 PM local
- Location: SuperSportpark, Centurion
PR vs JSK head-to-head record in SA20
Matches played: 09 | Paarl Royals won: 04| Joburg Super Kings won: 03 | No result/draw: 02
SuperSport Park field report
The pitch at SuperSport Park in Centurion is widely regarded as one of the fastest and most bouncy surfaces in South Africa. For this Eliminator, pacers can expect significant carry and seam movement early, especially under the cloudy skies forecast for this evening. However, the pitch’s high height and lightning-fast outfield make it a batter’s paradise once the ball’s initial shine wears off. Spinners typically find limited help here and must rely on strict discipline to limit scoring. With an average score in the first innings of around 180, a high-scoring thriller is in store.
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Squads
Pearl Royals: Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Asa tribe, Dan Lawrence, Rubin Hermann, David Miller (c), Delano Potgieter, Sikandar Raza, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqobani Mokoena, Waqar Salamkheil, Ottneil Baartman, Kyle Verreynne, Hardus Viljoen, Okuhle Cele, Nqabayomzi Peter, Vishen Halambage, Thomas Rew, Keagan Lion Cachet
Joburg Super Kings: Neil Timmers (wk), James Vince (c), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Matthew de Villiers, Leus du Plooy, Wiaan Mulder, Dian Forrester, Akeal Hosein, Nandre Burger, Prenelan Subrayen, Imran Tahir, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Duan Jansen, Daniel Worrall, Richard Gleeson, Shubham Ranjane, Reece Topley, Steve Stolk, Janco Smit, Jarren Bacher
PR vs JSK, SA20 2026 Eliminator: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Paarl Royals wins the toss and bats first
- Paarl Royals’ powerplay score: 50-60
- Total score Paarl Royals: 180-190
Case 2:
- Joburg Super Kings win the toss and bat first
- Joburg Super Kings powerplay score: 60-70
- Joburg Super Kings total score: 190-200
Competition result: Team to bat first to win the match.
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