PR vs SEC Match Prediction, Qualifier 2

The SA20 2025 is almost coming to an end and February 06 is where the tournament is going to find out who the second finalist is going to be. The qualifier 2 match is going to take place between the Paarl Royals and two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The match is going to take place in Centurion at the SuperSport Park and will be a do-or-die match for the teams.

The journey of the two teams has been interesting where the Royals were one of the dominating teams in group stages and finished second in the table with seven wins and three losses. However, they have lost their last two games which also includes the first qualifier against MI Cape Town who have qualified for the finals of the tournament.

The Sunrisers might have just scraped through to the playoffs but winning five out of the 10 matches in the league stage but unlike the Royals will be going into the after a great win against the Joburg Super Kings. The Aiden Markram-led side will be hoping to make it to their third consecutive SA20 final in a row.

Match Details

Match Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals, Qualifier 2, SA20 2025 Venue SuperSport Park, Centurion Date & Time Thursday, February 06, 8:00 pm (IST) Live Broadcast and Streaming Details Star Sports, Sports18 Network, Disney+ Hotstar (app & website)

Pitch Report

The Centurion ground has been known to be a batting paradise where big scores are chased down and the bowlers have struggled with their line and length so far. Though the last match was won by the team batting first, the small dimensions make this a perfect venue for the chasing team to restrict the team batting first and chase down the total.

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Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 6 Won by Sunrisers Eastern Cape 4 Won by Paarl Royals 2 No Result 0 First ever fixture 19 Jan 2023 Most recent fixture 1 Feb 2025

Predicted playing XIs for SEC vs PR

Sunrisers Eastern Cape:

Tony de Zorzi, David Bedingham, Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Craig Overton, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson.

Paarl Royals:

Mitchell Owen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann, Dunith Wellalage, David Miller (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dayyaan Galiem, Codi Yusuf, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka.

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Probable top performers from SEC vs PR

Probable best batter: Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram has led the side really well so far and played a great knock in the eliminator against the Super Kings. The Sunrisers skipper will look to make the most out of the opportunity in the upcoming game. The performance of Markram in the middle order will be crucial for SEC going into the match.

Probable best bowler: Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Marco Jansen has been the best bowler of the tournament, but that does not take anything away from Mujeeb Ur Rahman. The Afghan mystery bowler has been delivering with not only wickets but economical spells as well. He will be a huge threat to the batters going into the match.

Also Check: SA20 2025 Stats

Today's Match Prediction: Team Bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

Sunrisers Eastern Cape wins the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 45-55

PR: 170-180

Sunrisers Eastern Cape wins the match.

Scenario 2

Paarl Royals win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 55-60

SEC: 180-195

Paarl Royals win the match.

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author's understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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