A lot of excitement can be expected when Pretoria Capitals take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final match at Newlands, Cape Town on the 25th.th January 9:00 PM IST.
Get the best PC vs SEC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insights for the final match of SA20 League 2026. Expert analysis and more.
PC vs SEC Match Preview:
Pretoria Capitals reached the final of the SA20 League 2026 after completing the league stage with five consecutive wins from ten matches. They managed the key periods with discipline, showing clarity in their strategies and hence finished the group stage in second place on the points table. Their performance revealed a confident unit capable of taking on top opponents.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Eastern Cape also followed a similar trend in terms of results with five wins from ten matches. However, they performed brightly in decisive situations, gained a favorable advantage in the ranking criteria and consequently finished the league stage as the number-one team. His consistency in various departments allowed him to maintain the pressure throughout the tournament.
Therefore, the final brought together the two strongest teams of the competition based on the league standings. While Sunrisers Eastern Cape earned the status of table-toppers, Pretoria Capitals entered with equal ambition and competitive balance, making for a high-stakes title clash between well-matched contenders.
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PC vs SEC head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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pretoria capitals |
4 |
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
3 |
PC vs SEC Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
17°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 |
180 |
Records of chasing teams:
PC vs SEC Playing 11 (Predicted):
Pretoria Capitals Playing 11:
1) Shai Hope (Wicketkeeper)
2) Bryce Parsons
3) Connor Esterhuizen
4) Dewald Brevis
5) Roston Chase
6) Andre Russell
7) Sherfane Rutherford
8) Keshav Maharaj ©
9) Lizard Williams
10) Lungi Ngidi
11) Gideon Peters
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Playing 11: :
1) Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper)
2) Jonny Bairstow
3) Matthew Britzke
4) Jordan Herman
5) Tristan Stubbs ©
6) James Coles
7) Marco Jansson
8) Chris Green
9) Senuran Muthusamy
10) Enrique Nortje
11) Adam Milne
Hot Picks for PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Quinton de Kock – Anchoring Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s top-order as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, he has been in great form in this tournament, scoring 372 runs with fluent timing and confident stroke execution. |
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Marco Jansen – Providing valuable dual skills as a right-handed batsman and left-arm fast bowler for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, he contributed 77 runs and took 10 wickets in this tournament, underscoring his usefulness in both innings phases. |
Raises up:
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Sherfane Rutherford – Contributing as a left-handed middle-order force for the Pretoria Capitals, he has delivered a productive campaign with 317 tournament runs through clean striking, strong finishing ability and precise situational batting. |
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Dewald Brewis – Providing dynamic top-order aggression to Pretoria Capitals as a right-handed batsman, he has scored 269 runs in this tournament through fearless stroke play, rapid scoring bursts and confident pace control. |
Budget Selection:
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Senuran Muthusamy – Competing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape as a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner, he provides balanced all-round depth through steady middle-order support and disciplined spin control. |
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Lungi Ngidi – Right-arm medium pacer for Pretoria Capitals, he bolsters the pace attack with quick seam movement, disciplined length and consistent wicket-taking threat. |
PC vs SEC 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 |
Sherfane Rutherford and Dewald Brewis |
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Quinton de Kock©, Jonny Bairstow, Shai Hope
- Batsmen – Sherfane Rutherford (Vice Captain), Dewald Brewis, Jordan Harman
- All-rounders – Marco Johnson, Bryce Parsons, James Coles
- Bowlers- Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow, Shai Hope
- Batsmen – Sherfane Rutherford, Dewald Brewis (Vice Captain), Jordan Harman
- All-rounders – Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansson©, Bryce Parsons
- Bowlers- Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Final SA20 League 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Lewis Gregory |
7.0 credit |
dnp |
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Will Smeed |
7.5 credits |
dnp |
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Final 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 |
Lungi Ngidi and Senuran Muthusamy |
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dream11 combination |
3-3-3-2 |
PC vs SEC Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.
