Match Details
Date: 12 January 2023
Time: 9 PM IST
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
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Preview
The inaugural edition of SA20 kicked off on Tuesday (10 January) as MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals took on each other at the Newlands stadium. Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings will be the second match of the season while Sunrisers Eastern Cape will take on Pretoria Capitals in the third match of the season. While Aiden Markram will be leading the Sunrisers, Wayne Parnell will be at the helm of affairs for the Capitals.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Kingsmead is not best suited for T20 cricket as the ball sticks into the surface before reaching the batsman. But this gives bowlers an opportunity to dominate. Considering the nature of the surface, a low-scoring game will be on the cards.
Team Analysis
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Aiden Markram has been handed the responsibility to lead the Easter Cape and the swashbuckling batter will be expected to lead the team from the front. He has some good resources who can turn the game around with their performances. Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Sisanda Magala, and Brydon Carse are there to provide variety. The likes of Tom Abell, Adam Rossington, and Sarel Erwee will also be instrumental for the Sunrisers.
Squad: Aiden Markram (captain), Adam Rossington, Aya Gqamane, Brydon Carse, James Fuller, Jon-Jon Smuts, Jordan Cox, Jordan Hermann, Junaid Dawood, Marco Jansen, Marques Ackerman, Mason Crane, Ottniel Baartman, Roelof Van Der Merwe, Sarel Erwee, Sisanda Magala, Tom Abell, Tristan Stubbs
Pretoria Capitals
Pretoria Capitals have got loads of experience in their squad, with Wayne Parnell leading the pack. Rilee Rossouw, James Neeshm, Phillip Salt, Adil Rashid, and Anrich Nortje are some of the names among many other quality players. While the batting will revolve around Rossouw and Theunis de Bruyn, Parnell and Nortje will be the key bowlers for the Capitals. Meanwhile, Rashid is expected to dominate the proceedings with the ball in the middle overs.
Squad: Wayne Parnell (captain), Adil Rashid, Anrich Nortje, Cameron Delport, Daryn Dupavillon, Eathan Bosch, Jimmy Neesham, Josh Little, Kusal Mendis, Marco Marais, Migael Pretorius, Phil Salt, Rilee Rossouw, Senuran Muthusamy, Shane Dadswell, Shaun Von Berg, Theunis De Bruyn, William Jacks
Match Prediction
Conclusion
Pretoria Capitals have a more balanced squad as compared to Sunrisers Easter Cape. While the latter have got young talents, the Capitals have proven match-winners in their squad. So, the Wayne Parnell-led side is expected to win their opening fixture against Eastern Cape.
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