Match 5 of SA20 2025-26 will see an exciting clash between the two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals. The match will be played at St George’s Park on Monday night.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape started the season in dominant fashion, crushing Paarl Royals by 137 runs in their opening match. Pretoria Capitals, on the other hand, lost their first game against Joburg Super Kings and will be under pressure to bounce back.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | SA20 2025-26 |
| Match | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals (Match 5) |
| Date | Monday, 29 December 2025 |
| Time | 9:00 PM IST |
| Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
Match Preview
Sunrisers Eastern Cape – Team Form
Sunrisers Eastern Cape sent a strong message to the rest of the teams with a huge win in their first match. Their bowling attack was outstanding, bowling out Paarl Royals for just 49 runs.
Anrich Nortje led the pace attack brilliantly, while support from Adam Milne and Marco Jansen made the bowling unit look lethal. With the bat, players like Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow, and Tristan Stubbs give them great depth and power.
Pretoria Capitals – Team Form
Pretoria Capitals had a mixed outing in their opening match. They bowled well but suffered a middle-order collapse while chasing, which cost them the game.
They rely heavily on Dewald Brevis, and while Will Smeed and Bryce Parsons showed promise, the rest of the batting lineup needs to step up to challenge a strong Eastern Cape side.
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Pretoria Capitals | 4 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| Pretoria Capitals | L, W, L, L, L |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | W, W, W, L, W |
Pitch & Weather Report – St George’s Park
Weather Update
- Temperature: 22–24°C
- Humidity: 75–80%
- Rain Chance: 0% (clear conditions)
Pitch Report
- Good surface for batting
- Fast bowlers get help with swing
- Chasing teams have done well
Chasing Record
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Winning Percentage | 60% |
| Advantage | Chasing teams |
St George’s Park – T20 Ground Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 10 |
| Batting First Wins | 4 |
| Batting Second Wins | 6 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 134 |
| Highest Score | 180/7 |
| Lowest Score | 54/2 |
Read Also: SA20 Winner List (2023–2025)
Predicted Playing XI
Pretoria Capitals
- Will Smeed
- Bryce Parsons
- Shai Hope
- Dewald Brevis
- Connor Esterhuizen
- Daniel Smith (WK)
- Roston Chase
- Codi Yusuf
- Keshav Maharaj (C)
- Tymal Mills
- Lungi Ngidi
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Jonny Bairstow
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Matthew Breetzke
- Jordan Hermann
- Tristan Stubbs (C)
- Marco Jansen
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Lewis Gregory
- Tharindu Rathnayake
- Anrich Nortje
- Adam Milne
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Small League – Safe Picks
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Bryce Parsons
- Will Smeed
- Quinton de Kock
- Jonny Bairstow
These players offer stability and consistency for small leagues.
Grand League – Differential Picks
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Marco Jansen
- Dewald Brevis
- Shai Hope
- Jordan Hermann
Ideal high-impact picks for grand leagues.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Pretoria Capitals depend heavily on Dewald Brevis, and their batting lacks depth beyond the top order. Against a strong bowling unit like Eastern Cape, this could again be a problem.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape look more balanced, have a powerful bowling attack, and enjoy home conditions, which gives them a clear edge.
Predicted Winner: Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Injury Update
| Team | Injury Status |
|---|---|
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | No injury concerns |
| Pretoria Capitals | No injury concerns |
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