The last league match of SA20 2024 will feature Sunrisers Eastern Cape taking on the Paarl Royals. Both sides have qualified for the playoffs, and the result of the match won’t affect any team’s position in the points table, except a win would take Sunrisers to the top of the table while Keshav Maharaj-led Durban Super Giants will slip to the 2nd position.
However, both SEC and DSG cannot fall to the 3rd position. Thus, Eastern Capes will meet Durban in the first Qualifier. On the other hand, the Paarl Royals will face Faf du Plessis-led Joburg Super Kings in the season Eliminator.
Both Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Paarl Royals would aim to finish the league stage on a high note as they enter the playoffs stage. Match No. 30 of the SA20 2024 season is set to take place at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Ahead of the match, let’s analyze the pitch report for the SEC vs PR encounter and provide a Dream11 prediction.
SEC vs PR Pitch Report
Gqeberha has hosted 3 complete matches this season, with one game being washed out by rain. The host team, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, has won 2 out of the 3 completed games. This season, the venue has generally been a high-scoring one, with Durban Super Giants reaching a mammoth 225-run total against the Aiden Markram-led side.
If a team opts to bat first, they need to post a score above 170, as a score below it can be tough to defend. Pacers can generate good pace and bounce in the initial overs, but as the match progresses, the batters may find it easier to score.
SEC vs PR Dream11 Prediction
Both sides met earlier on February 2 at Boland Park, Paarl. SEC had defeated PR in this game by 44 runs. Marco Jansen was awarded the player of the match for his all-round performance, scoring 71 runs and taking 2 wickets. In SA20, Jansen is bowling his full quota of 4 overs and is batting at the no.4 position, making him a key player in the upcoming SEC vs PR match. Choosing him as the Captain of your Dream11 team would be a great decision.
Paarl Royals’ opener Jos Buttler is currently in good form, having scored 360 runs in 9 matches. Considering his consistent performance, he can be an excellent choice for the vice-captain in the Dream11 team. Additionally, Dream11 users may want to consider avoiding Patrick Kruger in their teams since he typically bats at the no.7 position and isn’t expected to get much batting opportunity in the upcoming match.
Our Dream11 Team (2-3-1-5)
Wicket-keepers: Tristan Stubbs, Jos Buttler (VC)
Batsmen: Tom Abell, Jordan Hermann, Jason Roy
All-rounders: Marco Jansen (C)
Bowlers: Ottniel Baartman, Daniel Worrall, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
SEC vs PR Head-To-Head in SA20 History
| Matches | SEC Won | PR Won | Tied/NR |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
SEC vs PR Last Match Scorecard
The last match between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Paarl Royals was played on February 2, 2024.
| SEC: 208-4 (20) | PR: 164-7 (20) |
| Marco Jansen: 71*(31) | Jos Buttler: 64(45) |
| Tom Abell: 46(25) | Jason Roy: 32(23) |
| Jordan Hermann: 36(37) | David Miller: 14(12) |
| Evan Jones: 4 – 0 – 51 – 2 | Liam Dawson: 4 – 0 – 27 – 2 |
| Wihan Lubbe: 2 – 0 – 7 – 1 | Marco Jansen: 4 – 0 – 34 – 2 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi: 3 – 0 – 33 – 1 | Beyers Swanepoel: 4 – 0 – 37 – 2 |
| Match Result: SEC won by 44 runs |
SEC and PR’s Standing At SA20 Points Table
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are currently in the 2nd spot, and if they manage to defeat Paarl Royals, they will claim the top spot in the standings. However, even after winning the upcoming game, Paarl Royals will remain at the 3rd position in the standings.
