The stage is set for a high-stakes rematch at SuperSport Park Paarl Royals Surat Joburg Super Kings In SA20 2025-26 Eliminator. Just three days ago, these two teams met in their final league encounter, where JSK registered an impressive 44-run win to enter the playoffs. Now, the stakes are simple: Win or go home.
The Royals started the season strong but suffered consecutive losses in the playoffs. His biggest concern remains the captain’s fitness. david millerWho could not play the last game due to injury. In his absence the middle order looked vulnerable against spin. luan-dre pretoriusThe youngster has been a find this season, having provided a quick start. if he and dan lawrence Royals can set a big target by taking advantage of the powerplay on the bouncy pitch of Centurion. otniel bartman He has been their leader with 17 wickets. On a Centurion pitch that favors pace and bounce, their death bowling will be crucial.
JSK is riding on a huge wave of confidence. Despite losing key captains Faf du Plessis And Donovan Ferreira Despite injuries, he has found new heroes. james vince He now leads a side that has certainly mastered the must-win situation. luce du ployHis match-winning innings of 54* off 27 balls in the last game proved that he is the right man for the big occasion. veteran Imran Tahir And Prenelan Subrayen Were lethal in the last match, but will be focused in Centurion Nandre Burger And Daniel Worrall To access excess zip off the surface.
PR vs JSK, SA20 2026 Eliminator: Match Details
- date and time: 22 January; 9:00 PM IST / 03:30 AM GMT / 5:30 PM local
- venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion
PR vs JSK head-to-head record in SA20
matches played:09 | Paarl Royals won:04| Joburg Super Kings won:03 | no result/tied:02
supersport park pitch report
The pitch at Centurion’s SuperSport Park is considered one of the fastest and most bouncy surfaces in South Africa. For this eliminator, fast bowlers can expect significant carries and seam movement early on, especially with the overcast conditions forecast for the evening. However, the altitude of the ground and the lightning-fast outfield make it a batsman’s paradise after the initial shine of the ball wears off. Spinners generally get limited support here and have to rely on strict discipline to control the scoring. With an average first innings score of around 180, a high-scoring thriller is on the cards.
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squads
Paarl Royals: Luan-Dre Pretorius (wk), Asa Tribe, Dan Lawrence, Rubin Harman, david miller (c), Delano Potgieter, Sikandar Raza, Bjorn Fortuyn, Nqobani Mokoena, Waqar Salamkhil, Otniel Bartman, Kyle Verreen, Hardus Viljoen, Okuhle Cele, Nkabayomzi Peter, Vishen Halambage, Thomas Rave, Keegan Lyon Cachet
Joburg Super Kings: Neil Timmers (wk), James Vince (captain), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Matthew de Villiers, Lewis du Plooy, Wiaan Mulder, Dianne Forrester, Akeal Hosein, Nandre Berger, Prenlan Subraine, Imran Tahir, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Duane Jensen, Daniel Worrall, Richard Gleeson, Shubham Ranjane, Reece Topley, Steve Stoke, Janco Smit, Jeroen Bacher
PR vs JSK, SA20 2026 Eliminator: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Paarl Royals won the toss and batted first
- Paarl Royals Powerplay Score: 50-60
- Paarl Royals Total Score: 180-190
Case 2:
- Joburg Super Kings won the toss and batted first
- Joburg Super Kings Powerplay Score: 60-70
- Joburg Super Kings Total Score: 190-200
Match result: The team batting first wins the competition.
