Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, SA20 2023, Today Match Prediction 14 January 2023

pc vs sec Match Prediction & Analysis

The Pretoria Capitals would like to continue with the momentum as they take on the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 6th game of the SA20, 2023. It will be the second game of the season between the two teams. The Capitals had won the last one by 23 runs, and they would like to take inspiration from that win. The Eastern Cape will look to even it with a strong performance in this game.  

The Capitals have good hitters up the order and an experienced bowling attack. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have a weakness in this bowling attack which was exposed in the last game as none of their bowlers threatened the batsmen. It will be interesting to see how the Sunrisers Eastern Cape approach this game. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Pretoria Capitals Preview

Wayne Parnell's side ticked most of the boxes in the last game, and they will look to improve their position on the points table with a win here. The middle order didn't score runs in the last game, and Parnell would like to see an improvement on that front. They have a strong bowling attack, and the Capitals shall look to capitalize on that.  

Philip Salt played a match-winning knock in the last game and would like to offer a good start with Will Jacks. The middle order is packed with good stroke makers, and the side will like to see runs from Rilee Rossouw, Theunis de Bruyn, and Senuran Muthusamy. James Neesham and Parnell scored runs in the last game, and they will feel confident.  

Eathan Bosch started well with the new ball in the last game, and he will aim to strike early along with Parnell. Anrich Nortje is one of the best bowlers in T20 cricket, and he has an important role in the middle overs with James Neesham. Adil Rashid must use his experience, as the wicket won't offer him much.

Pretoria Capitals Predicted Playing XI:

Wayne Parnell (c), Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Theunis de Bruyn, Shane Dadswell, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Anrich Nortje

Pretoria Capitals Actual Playing XI:

Rilee Rossouw, Migael Pretorius, Shane Dadswell, Philip Salt, Anrich Nortje, Theunis de Bruyn, Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Wayne Parnell, Will Jacks, James Neesham

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Preview

Aiden Markram's side will need to put the last game's performance behind them and start afresh. They bowled poorly in the last game and suffered a middle-order collapse. Their bowling attack is weak, and batsmen need to compensate for that. The side will have to come up with a better show in this game as they take on a very strong team.  

JJ Smuts played a good knock at the top, but he will need more support from Sarel Erwee in this game. Jordan Cox and Markram must add runs in the middle order with Tristan Stubbs, and the Capitals have a sting attack. Tom Abell, James Fuller, and Marco Jansen add to the side's batting strength down the order.  

Their bowlers bowled poor lines in the last game. Marco Jansen and Sisanda Magala have to do well opening the bowling for the team. In the middle overs, Fuller, Ottniel Baartman, and Mason Crane shall have an important role. Markram and Smuts add to the bowling options for the team.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Predicted Playing XI:

Aiden Markram (c), JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Jordan Cox (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Tom Abell, Marco Jansen, James Fuller, Sisanda Magala, Mason Crane, Ottniel Baartman

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Actual Playing XI:

Marques Ackerman, Ottneil Baartman, Tristan Stubbs, Sisanda Magala, Marco Jansen, James Fuller, Aiden Markram, Jordan Cox, JJ Smuts, Brydon Carse, Sarel Erwee

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It would be clear skies at Centurion on January 14. The last game proved that the pitch had been a good one to bat. The ball shall come onto the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. The side batting first will need a score above 180 runs to feel comfortable on this surface.

Venue Details

SuperSport Park, Centurion, is a good venue for T20 games where there is assistance for the fast bowlers, while the batsmen also like to bat on the surface once they get their eyes in. In the early overs, the fast bowlers get a lot of assistance on this surface.

Toss: To Bowl

There is early assistance for the fast bowlers, as we had seen in the last game. Toss will be crucial as chasing the score has been easier than putting one on the board at this venue. Thus, the side winning the toss shouldn't have hesitation in bowling first.