Cricket fans will be treated to a high-level contest when Sunrisers Eastern Cape take on Pretoria Capitals in the first Qualifier match at Kingsmead, Durban on 21st.scheduled tribe January 9:00 PM IST.
Get the best PC vs SEC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 1st.scheduled tribe SA20 League 2026 qualifier match. Expert analysis and more.
PC vs SEC Match Preview:
Pretoria Capitals completed their league campaign with a run of five wins from ten matches. They adopted disciplined tactics in many matches, managed the pressure phases with clarity and ultimately finished second in the table. Their performances reflected an organized structure that was capable of competing against top teams throughout the season.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape, on the other hand, had an equally successful performance, registering five wins from ten matches. However, he displayed slightly faster execution in decisive situations and had a favorable advantage in the ranking criteria. As a result, they finished the league stage on top and entered the next stage as the leading unit of the tournament.
This final order demonstrated how consistency and efficiency can impact the standings beyond similar win numbers. While Pretoria Capitals maintained a commendable standard to finish as runners-up, Sunrisers Eastern Cape took first place by a good margin, highlighting the competitive nature of the league structure.
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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 |
19°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
155 |
Records of chasing teams:
PC vs SEC Playing 11 (Predicted):
Pretoria Capitals Playing 11:
1) Connor Esterhuizen
2) Shai Hope (Wicketkeeper)
3) Roston Chase
4) Bryce Parsons
5) Dewald Brevis
6) Sherfane Rutherford
7) Andre Russell
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) Marco Jansson
7) Chris Green
8) James Coles
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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Marco Jansen – Contributing as a right-handed batsman and left-arm fast bowler for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, he has made a notable all-round impact in this tournament with 76 runs and 10 wickets so far. |
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Quinton de Kock – Serving as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, he has performed brilliantly in this tournament and has top-scored with 328 runs. |
Raises up:
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Sherfane Rutherford – A left-handed middle-order batsman for Pretoria Capitals, he has displayed strong finishing and collecting skills in this tournament, scoring 317 runs with composure and power. |
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Shai Hope – Serving Pretoria Capitals as a wicketkeeper and opening batsman, he has scored 264 runs in this tournament with consistent control at the top of the order. |
Budget Selection:
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Lizaad Williams – A right-arm medium pacer who represents Pretoria Capitals, he bolsters the pace attack with disciplined lines and consistent wicket-taking ability. |
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Jordan Harman – brings stability to the Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s middle order as a left-handed batsman, guiding the innings with controlled pace and streamlined stroke play. |
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 Shai Hope |
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (captain), Shai Hope
- Batsmen – Sherfane Rutherford (Vice Captain), Dewald Brewis
- All-rounders- Roston Chase, Marco Johnson
- Bowlers- Adam Milne, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Quinton de Kock, Shai Hope (Vice-captain)
- Batsmen – Sherfane Rutherford, Dewald Brewis, Jordan Harman
- All-rounders- Roston Chase, Marco Johnson (captain)
- Bowlers- Adam Milne, Lizaad Williams, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Qualifier 1 SA20 League 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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dan smith |
7.0 credit |
No |
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patrick kruger |
7.0 credit |
No |
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Qualifier 1 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 |
lizad williams and jordan herman |
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dream11 combination |
3-2-2-4 |
PC vs SEC Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the team composition, Pretoria Capitals are expected to win this match.