Match 28 of SA20 2025-26 will feature Joburg Super Kings taking on Pretoria Capitals.The match will be played at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on Saturday night.
Both teams are still in the playoff race, but they are coming into this match with very different momentum. Pretoria Capitals are well placed on the points table, while Joburg Super Kings are under pressure after a poor run of results.
JSK vs PC Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | SA20 2025-26 |
| Match | Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals – Match 28 |
| Date | Saturday, 17 January 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 PM IST |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
Match Preview
Pretoria Capitals (PC)
Pretoria Capitals are currently third on the points table with 20 points from nine matches.
- 3 wins in last 5 matches
- Playoff qualification almost secured
- Chance to finish in the top two
This is PC’s final league match, and a win here can push them into the top two, which would give them a place in the Qualifier. Even if they lose, 20 points should still be enough to qualify, but they will want momentum going into the playoffs.
Key Players:
Sherfane Rutherford, Shai Hope, Andre Russell, Keshav Maharaj
Joburg Super Kings (JSK)
Joburg Super Kings are going through a very difficult phase.
- Winless in last 5 matches
- Batting order unsettled
- Bowling unit struggling
JSK have two matches left, and this is a must-win game for them. The absence of Faf du Plessis has hurt their balance, and frequent changes in the batting order have not helped.
Key Players:
James Vince, Wiaan Mulder, Donovan Ferreira, Richard Gleeson
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Joburg Super Kings | 3 |
| Pretoria Capitals | 2 |
| No Result | 2 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| Pretoria Capitals | L, W, W, W, L |
| Joburg Super Kings | NR, L, NR, L, L |
Pitch & Weather Report
Weather
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Humidity: 50–60%
- Rain Chance: 25%
Pitch – The Wanderers Stadium
- Batting-friendly surface
- Fast bowlers get good bounce
- Chasing teams have average success
Chasing Teams Winning Percentage: 47%
The Wanderers Stadium – T20 Stats
| Record | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 27 |
| Batting First Wins | 14 |
| Batting Second Wins | 13 |
| Tie / No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 176 |
| Highest Score | 283/1 |
| Lowest Score | 83 all out |
Predicted Playing XI
Pretoria Capitals
- Connor Esterhuizen
- Shai Hope (WK)
- Jordan Cox
- Wihan Lubbe
- Dewald Brevis
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Andre Russell
- Keshav Maharaj (C)
- Lizaad Williams
- Lungi Ngidi
- Gideon Peters
Joburg Super Kings
- James Vince
- Rivaldo Moonsamy (WK)
- Michael-Kyle Pepper
- Dian Forrester
- Matthew De Villiers
- Wiaan Mulder
- Donovan Ferreira (C)
- Akeal Hosein
- Nandre Burger
- Imran Tahir
- Richard Gleeson
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Sherfane Rutherford
- James Vince
- Wiaan Mulder
- Connor Esterhuizen
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Donovan Ferreira
- Shai Hope
- James Vince
- Sherfane Rutherford
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Joburg Super Kings won the first match between these two teams earlier in the season, but both teams now look completely different.
JSK are struggling badly with form, frequent team changes, and the absence of key players. Their bowling has also failed to deliver in recent matches.
Pretoria Capitals, despite a poor last outing, have a stronger and more balanced squad overall. With playoff momentum on their side, they start this match as favorites.
Predicted Winner: Pretoria Capitals
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Joburg Super Kings | No injury updates |
| Pretoria Capitals | No injury updates |
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