Match 7 of SA20 2025-26 brings a New Year’s Eve rematch between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Paarl Royals.
These two teams met earlier in the tournament, where Sunrisers Eastern Cape completely dominated Paarl Royals with a 137-run victory. Now, the Royals get another chance to respond, while SEC aim to continue their winning run and stay at the top of the table.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | SA20 2025-26 |
| Match | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals (Match 7) |
| Date | Wednesday, 31 December 2025 |
| Time | 4:30 PM IST |
| Venue | St George’s Park |
Match Preview
Sunrisers Eastern Cape – Team Form
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are in red-hot form. They have won both matches with bonus points, collecting the maximum 10 points so far. Their bowling attack has been ruthless, regularly dismissing opposition line-ups cheaply.
Batters like Quinton de Kock and Matthew Breetzke have provided solid starts, while the middle order is backed by power and experience. Playing at home again gives them a clear advantage.
Paarl Royals – Team Form
Paarl Royals are going through a tough phase. They have lost all their recent matches, including a shocking collapse where they were bowled out for 49 runs against SEC.
Led by David Miller, the Royals will need a strong mental comeback. Their batting must show resilience, and bowlers like Bjorn Fortuin and Mujeeb Ur Rahman need to deliver early breakthroughs.
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Paarl Royals | 2 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 6 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| Paarl Royals | L, L, L, L, L |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | W, W, L, W, W |
Pitch & Weather Report – St George’s Park
Weather Update
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Humidity: 75–80%
- Rain Chance: 10% (slight interruption possible)
Pitch Report
- Generally good for batting
- Fast bowlers enjoy movement with the new ball
- Chasing teams have done well
Chasing Record
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Winning Percentage | 60% |
| Advantage | Chasing side |
St George’s Park – T20 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 |
Predicted Playing XI
Paarl Royals
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Vishen Halambage
- Rubin Hermann
- Kyle Verreynne (WK)
- Asa Tribe
- David Miller (C)
- Delano Potgieter
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Nqobani Mokoena
- Ottneil Baartman
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Jonny Bairstow
- Matthew Breetzke
- Jordan Hermann
- Tristan Stubbs (C)
- Marco Jansen
- Lewis Gregory
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Tharindu Rathnayake
- Anrich Nortje
- Adam Milne
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Small League – Safe Picks
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Quinton de Kock
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Bjorn Fortuin
Grand League – Differential Picks
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Marco Jansen
- Matthew Breetzke
- Adam Milne
- Tharindu Rathnayake
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Sunrisers Eastern Cape clearly look like the stronger and more confident side. Their pace attack, led by Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, and Adam Milne, has been outstanding. Combined with solid top-order batting, SEC appear well balanced.
Paarl Royals are still searching for rhythm after a series of heavy defeats, and rebuilding confidence will not be easy against such a strong opponent.
Predicted Winner: Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Injury Update
| Team | Injury Status |
|---|---|
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | No injury concerns |
| Paarl Royals | No injury concerns |
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