Joburg Super Kings host Paarl Royals in the 17th match of SA20 2025-26 On January 8, 2026 at The Wanderers Stadium. Both teams are at the top of the points table, with JSK at second after three wins from five matches and Paarl Royals showing strong recent form including three consecutive wins.
Joburg Super Kings are second with 15 points from five matches, which includes wins like the Super Over Durban’s super giants And first win by 28 runs. Paarl Royals are in third place with four matches played and recent successes, including a five-wicket win luan-dre pretorius‘Explosive 98. JSK look to bounce back after the recent defeat, while PR aim to extend their winning streak.
JSK vs PR, SA20 2025-26: Match Details
- date and time: 8 January (Thursday); 4:30 PM IST / 11:00 AM GMT / 1:00 PM local
- venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
JSK vs PR, head-to-head record (SA20):
Matches played: 6 | Joburg Super Kings won: 2 | Paarl Royals won: 4 | No results: 0
Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report
The Wanderers Stadium has earned its reputation as a batsman-friendly venue, due to its high altitude and lightning-fast outfield which helps the ball fly off the bat. The pitch generally provides uniform bounce, encouraging free-flowing stroke play, although the iconic bullring may indicate strong bounce in the early overs and lateral movement for fast bowlers. Scores above 180 have been regularly scored in recent SA20 matches here, with big scores becoming common. While the surface remains reliable in both innings, history suggests that teams prefer to bowl first, as chasing under lights becomes a little more comfortable once the initial seam movement subsides. Therefore, captains who win the toss are expected to opt to bowl first to take advantage of the early moisture.
squads
Joburg Super Kings: Faf du Plessis (captain), James Vince, Riley Rossouw, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Ranjane, Rivaldo Moonsamy (wk), Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Reece Topley, Imran Tahir, Nandre Berger, Matthew de Villiers, Prenlan Subraine, Daniel Worrall, Wiaan Mulder, Duane Johnson, Dian Forrester, Steve Stokes, Janko Smit, Neil Timmers. Jeroen Bacher
Paarl Royals: Luan-Dre Pretorius, Asa Tribe, David Miller (c), Sikandar RazaDelano Potgieter, Rubin Harman, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Bjorn Fortuyn, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nqobani Mokoena, Otniel Bartman, Vishen Halmbage, Dan Lawrence, Hardus Viljoen, Gudakesh Moti, Okuhle Cele, Nkabayomji Peter, Ishan Malinga, Thomas Reve, Keegan Lyon Cachet.
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JSK vs PR, SA20 2025-26: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Joburg Super Kings won the toss and bowled first
- Paarl Royals Powerplay Score: 45-55 (6 Overs)
- Paarl Royals total score: 170-185
Case 2:
- Paarl Royals won the toss and bowled first
- Joburg Super Kings Powerplay Score: 50-60 (6 Overs)
- Joburg Super Kings Total Score: 175-195
Match result: The team that bowls first wins the competition.