Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals

Match Preview

The 28th match of the SA20 2025 season is set to take place on February 1, 2025, at 11:00 GMT, where Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face off against Paarl Royals at St George's Park, Gqeberha. This encounter promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to secure crucial points in the tournament.

Head-to-Head

In their previous encounters, Sunrisers Eastern Cape have had the upper hand against Paarl Royals, winning both matches in the last campaign. The bookmakers have sided with Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and we believe they will bag maximum points in this game.

Key Players

David Miller, one of the best finishers in the game, will be a key figure for Paarl Royals. He scored 240 runs with an average of 30 in the last season, and we expect him to perform well in this match. Tom Abell, who scored 286 runs for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the last campaign, will be looking to turn things around after struggling in the opening game.

Prediction & Betting Tips

Our prediction for this match is that Sunrisers Eastern Cape will come out on top. We recommend betting on the following:

• Paarl Royals Opening Partnership to be Under 22.5
• Bet on Batery
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape Opening Partnership to be Over 18.5
• Bet on Batery
• Best Opening Partnership to be Sunrisers Eastern Cape
• Bet on Batery

Match Toss Prediction

Historically, the team that bowls first has had an advantage at this venue, with the last three of the four matches being won by the team that bowled first. We believe both sides would prefer to chase in this game.

Weather Report

There is a 5% chance of disruptions, and we don't expect the climate to play a major role in the game. The maximum temperature is expected to be 27C during the game, with a minimum temperature of 17C.

Top Batters

Our top batter picks for this match are Mitchell Van Buuren for Paarl Royals and Tristan Stubbs for Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

Top Bowlers

Our top bowler picks for this match are Lungi Ngidi for Paarl Royals and Marco Jansen for Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

Our Prediction

Sunrisers Eastern Cape have had a strong record against Paarl Royals, and we believe they will continue their winning streak in this match. With a strong squad and a favorable record at this venue, Sunrisers Eastern Cape are our pick to win this game.