The SA20 2025-26 playoffs kick off with a high-pressure Eliminator, where there is no second chance. Joburg Super Kings will face Paarl Royals, and the losing team will be knocked out of the tournament.
Interestingly, these two teams met just a few days ago in the final league match, where JSK defeated PR by 44 runs to secure their playoff spot. Now, PR will look for revenge in a do-or-die clash.
JSK vs PR Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | SA20 2025-26 |
| Match | Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings, Eliminator |
| Date | Thursday, 22 January 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 PM IST |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
Match Preview
Joburg Super Kings (JSK)
JSK have had an inconsistent season but timed their comeback well. They qualified after a strong win over Paarl Royals despite missing big names like Faf du Plessis and Donovan Ferreira.
- Bowling unit looks improved
- Batting still a concern
- New faces but good domestic performers
James Vince will once again be crucial at the top, while bowlers like Imran Tahir and Nandre Burger give them control in the middle overs.
Key Players:
James Vince, Wiaan Mulder, Imran Tahir, Akeal Hosein
Paarl Royals (PR)
Paarl Royals will be worried about their batting form. In the previous match against JSK, they failed badly with the bat. Another concern is David Miller’s fitness, as he didn’t bat in the last game.
- Experienced batting lineup
- Need a better powerplay start
- Depend heavily on Miller & Raza
If Sikandar Raza and Dan Lawrence step up, PR can turn the game around.
Key Players:
Sikandar Raza, Dan Lawrence, Rubin Hermann, Ottneil Baartman
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Paarl Royals | 4 |
| Joburg Super Kings | 3 |
| No Result | 2 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| Paarl Royals | L, W, W, L, L |
| Joburg Super Kings | NR, L, L, L, W |
Pitch & Weather Report – Centurion
Weather
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Humidity: 35–40%
- Rain: Very small chance (5%)
Pitch Behaviour
- Batting-friendly wicket
- Fast bowlers get bounce
- Chasing teams do slightly better
Winning % while chasing: 46%
SuperSport Park, Centurion – T20 Stats
| Record | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 19 |
| Batting First Wins | 9 |
| Batting Second Wins | 9 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 176 |
| Highest Score | 259/4 |
| Lowest Score | 100/10 |
Predicted Playing XI
Paarl Royals
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Asa Tribe
- Rubin Hermann
- Dan Lawrence
- David Miller (C)
- Delano Potgieter
- Sikandar Raza
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Nqobani Mokoena
- Ottneil Baartman
- Waqar Salamkheil
Joburg Super Kings
- James Vince (C)
- Neil Timmers (WK)
- Leus du Plooy
- Matthew De Villiers
- Wiaan Mulder
- Dian Forrester
- Akeal Hosein
- Michael-Kyle Pepper
- Prenelam Subrayen
- Nandre Burger
- Imran Tahir
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Rubin Hermann
- Wiaan Mulder
- Dan Lawrence
- Leus du Plooy
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- James Vince
- Sikandar Raza
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Matthew De Villiers
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
JSK have strengthened their bowling and look more balanced than earlier in the season. However, their batting still lacks depth. Paarl Royals, despite recent struggles, have more experienced batters who can handle pressure matches.
Considering squad balance and knockout experience:
Predicted Winner: Paarl Royals
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Joburg Super Kings | No injury updates |
| Paarl Royals | No injury updates |
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