PR vs SEC Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For Match 3 of SA20 2025
Defending champs Sunrisers face revamped Royals in SA20 opener; Royals seek redemption while Sunrisers eye a third straight title.
Paarl Royals will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 3rd match of SA20 2025 on 11 January 2025, at Boland Park, Paarl. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the PR vs SEC match.
Match Preview
The SA20’s defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, aim to continue their dominance under Aiden Markram’s captaincy. After a commanding 89-run victory in the 2024 final, they are focused on securing their third consecutive title. Their balanced squad and strong team cohesion make them formidable opponents.
Paarl Royals, meanwhile, enter the tournament looking to address their inconsistency from last season, where they lost five consecutive league matches before managing to qualify for the knockouts. Their journey ended in the Eliminator, suffering a heavy defeat to Joburg Super Kings. The addition of seasoned campaigner Dinesh Karthik bolsters their middle-order stability and finishing potential.
PR vs SEC Match Details
| Match: | Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Match 3 |
| Tournament: | SA20 2025 |
| Date: | 11 January 2025 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | Boland Park, Paarl |
| Live Streaming: | Disney+Hotstar |
| TV Broadcast: | Star Sports Network & Sports 18 |
Also Check: SA20 2025 Latest News & Updates
Probable Playing XI for PR vs SEC Match of SA20 2025
Paarl Royals
Sam Hain, R Hermann, Joe Root, David Miller, Dewan Marais, Mitchell van Buuren, Dinesh Karthik, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dunith Wellalage, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lungi Ngidi.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Jordan Hermann, Zak Crawley, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (Captain), Tristan Stubbs (Wicket-keeper), David Bedingham, Beyers Swanepoel, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Richard Gleeson.
Pitch Report
Boland Park in Paarl features a flat track pitch that offers consistent pace and bounce, providing opportunities for both batters and bowlers. Pacers can find some assistance early on, while spinners may have a steady role throughout the game. Batting conditions are average, with an emphasis on timing and technique to build competitive scores, as reflected in the average first innings score of 152 runs. Teams winning the toss typically prefer to bat first, aiming to set a solid total and take advantage of the steady surface before it shows signs of wear.
PR vs SEC Head-to-Head Records
- Paarl Royals Won: 1
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape: 3
PR vs SEC Player Stats In Current Tournament
Batting Stats
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | 19 Runs |
| Marco Jansen | 14 Runs |
| Tristan Stubbs | 13 Runs |
| Zak Crawley | 12 Runs |
| Liam Dawson | 6 Runs |
Bowling Stats
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Richard Gleeson | 2 Wickets |
| Marco Jansen | 2 Wickets |
| Simon Harmer | 1 Wicket |
| Beyers Swanepoel | 1 Wicket |
| Liam Dawson | 1 Wicket |
PR vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Today Fantasy Dream11 Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Dinesh Karthik, Tristan Stubbs
- Batters: David Miller, Joe Root, Aiden Markram
- All-Rounders: Liam Dawson, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Beyers Swanepoel
- Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi, Richard Gleeson
- Captain: Marco Jansen
- Vice-Captain: David Miller
PR vs SEC Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.
