SA20 2024: Match 27, PR vs SEC Match Prediction – Who Won Today’s Match?

PR vs Sec. Paarl Royals (PR) and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) secured their places in the playoffs in SA20 2024. However, aiming for a top-two finish on the points table to get two opportunities to reach the final, they faced each other on Friday, February 2, at Boland Park, Paarl, in what promised to be an exciting clash.

Sunrisers had secured five wins out of the eight games, accumulating 24 points. On the other hand, Paarl had garnered 22 points from eight games, winning five and losing three. In their remaining encounters, they were set to play each other twice to conclude the round-robin phase.

A single win was sufficient for Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers to secure a top-two finish. However, Paarl must defeat the defending champions twice to reach Qualifier 1.

PR vs SEC Match Details:

• Teams: Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
• Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
• Date & Time: February 2, 9:00 PM (IST)
• Live Broadcast: JioCinema app
• Streaming: Sports 18

Boland Park Pitch Report and ConditionsAt Boland Park in SA20 2024, three out of four games were won by teams batting first, with one being won by a chasing team. The average first-innings score had been 162. In the last match at this venue, Durban Super Giants posted 190/3 against the Royals and dismissed the home side for 133. Recent statistics indicated that opting to bat first was the preferable choice at this venue.

PR vs SEC Predicted Playing XI

• Paarl Royals (PR): Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (WK), Wihan Lubbe, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller (C), Bjorn Fortuin, Fabian Allen, Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy, Tabraiz Shamsi, Andile Phehlukwayo.
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC): Jordan Hermann, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (C), Tristan Stubbs (WK), Daniel Worrall, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Beyers Swanepoel, Simon Harmer, Patrick Kruger.

PR vs SEC Probable Best Performers

• Probable Best Batter: Jos Buttler The explosive batter has had a fine campaign so far, amassing 296 runs at an average of 42.29 and a strike rate 141.63. The Royals hoped that the experienced campaigner provided a flying start, setting the ideal launchpad for skipper David Miller and the other hard-hitters in the lower order.
• Probable Best Bowler: Daniel Worrall The right-arm pacer was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament thus far, claiming 13 wickets in seven games at an impressive average of 16.15 and a strike rate 12. His economy rate of 8.08 was quite decent, especially considering his role in bowling in the PowerPlay and at the death.

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