Paarl Royals will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the second qualifier match on 23rd at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.third January, 9:00 PM IST, offering exciting cricket.
Get the best SEC vs PR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for the Qualifier 2 match of SA20 League 2026. Expert analysis and more.
SEC vs PR Match Preview:
Sunrisers Eastern Cape entered the league stage with a clear objective and tactical discipline. They managed to win five out of their ten matches, used pace intelligently in pressure rounds and demonstrated sharp decision-making in their matches. Due to this steady output, they remained on top of the points table.
Paarl Royals, on the other hand, had a mixed performance. They also achieved five wins in ten matches, showing good intent in several competitions and creating useful opportunities along the way. However, they could not convert key situations as efficiently, and losing control during difficult moments affected their overall place in the standings.
So, the final order showed how execution shaped the table beyond simple win count. While Sunrisers Eastern Cape maximized their chances and handled the turning point with maturity, Paarl Royals slipped to third as they looked for more consistent finishes in high-stakes passages of play.
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SEC vs PR head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
6 |
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Paarl Royals |
3 |
SEC vs PR Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
22°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
176 |
Records of chasing teams:
SEC vs PR Playing 11 (Expected):
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Playing 11:
1) Jonny Bairstow
2) Matthew Britzke
3) Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper)
4) Jordan Herman
5) Tristan Stubbs ©
6) Marco Jansson
7) Lewis Gregory
8) Chris Green
9) James Coles
10) Senuran Muthusamy
11) Enrique Nortje
paarl royals playing 11: :
1) Luan-Dre Pretorius
2) Asa Tribe
3) Dan Lawrence ©
4) Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper)
5) Rubin Harman
6) Sikandar Raza
7) Keegan Lion Cachet
8) Hardus Viljoen
9) Bjorn Fortuyn
10) Otniel Bartman
11) Nqobani Mokoena
SEC vs PR Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Quinton de Kock – Serving Sunrisers Eastern Cape as a top-order left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, he has displayed excellent consistency in this tournament, scoring 347 runs through fluent timing and confident stroke play. |
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Marco Jensen – Combining left-arm fast bowling with right-handed batting for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, he contributed 77 runs and took 10 wickets in this tournament, showing valuable dual-discipline impact. |
Raises up:
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Sikandar Raza – Putting in an impressive all-round performance for Paarl Royals as a right-handed batsman and off-spinner, he has taken 99 runs and an impressive 13 wickets in this tournament, showing impact with bat and ball in both innings. |
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Luan-Dre Pretorius – Opening for Paarl Royals as a left-handed batsman, he has been in a strong position in this tournament, scoring 221 runs through sharp timing and positive intent at the crease. |
Budget Selection:
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Bjorn Fortuyn – serves as a right-arm lower-order option and steady left-arm orthodox spinner for Paarl Royals, providing control through disciplined lines and subtle variations. |
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Matthew Britzke – The right-handed opening batsman strengthens the Sunrisers Eastern Cape top order, establishing the opening structure through composed stroke play and confident crease management. |
SEC vs PR SA20 League 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Quinton de Kock and Marco Johnson |
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vice captain |
Sikandar Raza and Luan-Dre Pretorius |
SEC vs PR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Luan-Dre Pretorius
- Batsmen – Rubin Harman, Jordan Harman
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza (Vice Captain), Dan Lawrence, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers – Hardus Viljoen, Anrich Nortje, Otniel Bartman
SEC vs PR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Quinton de Kock, Luan-Dre Pretorius (Vice-captain)
- Batsmen – Matthew Bretzke, Rubin Harman, Jordan Harman
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza, Bjorn Fortuyn, Marco Jansson (captain)
- Bowlers – Hardus Viljoen, Anrich Nortje, Otniel Bartman
SEC vs PR Dream11 Prediction Today Match Qualifier 2 SA20 League 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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James Coles |
7.0 credit |
No |
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delano potgieter |
7.5 credits |
No |
SEC vs PR Dream11 Prediction Today Match Qualifier 2 SA20 League 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
quinton de kock |
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gl captaincy option |
marco janson |
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choice of punt |
Björn Fortuyn and Matthew Britzke |
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dream11 combination |
3-2-3-3 |
SEC vs PR Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the strength of the team, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.
