Last Updated on 3 months ago by Charbel Coorey

Boland Park in Paarl will host the 19th match of SA20 2025/26 between Paarl Royals (PR) and Pretoria Capitals (PC) on 10th January 2025 at 4:30 PM IST. 

Paarl Royals have been in excellent form this season. They lost their first game of this season and then bounced back strongly to win the next three games. Their last game got abandoned, but they are in excellent form.

The batters are doing well, and with Dan Lawrence available, their batting and overall team balance is looking even better. The likes of Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Asa Tribe, David Miller, Sikandar Raza, and Lawrence form a strong batting core.

Their bowlers have bowled well, but batting is their strong suit. The Royals will be eyeing their fourth win in this game.

Meanwhile, Pretoria Capitals won their last game by 15 runs against DSG. Shai Hope’s brilliant hundred (118 runs) will be a huge relief, as their middle order is already in excellent touch. They have good batting depth, and they need to be on their toes while bowling. 

The likes of Hope, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Roston Chase, and now Jordan Cox form an explosive batting unit. They can promote Cox to number 3 to fully exploit his abilities. 

All in all, this will be a clash between two sides who rely on their batting to win games, and it’s going to be an exciting contest.

SA20 2025/26 19th Match: PR vs PC Probable Playing XIs

Paarl Royals: 1. Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, 2. Asa Tribe, 3. Rubin Hermann, 4. Dan Lawrence,  5. David Miller (c), 6. Sikandar Raza, 7. Delano Potgieter, 8. Mujeeb ur Rahman, 9. Bjorn Fortuin, 10. Hardus Viljoen, 11. Nqobani Mokoena

Pretoria Capitals: 1. Shai Hope (wk), 2. Conner Esterhuizen, 3. Jordan Cox, 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Wihan Lubbe, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Andre Russell/Roston Chase, 8. Lizaad Williams, 9. Keshav Maharaj (c), 10. Gideon Peters, 11. Lungi Ngidi

Boland Park Paarl Pitch Report and Weather

The pitch at Boland Park is known for being too slow and low, but this season it hasn’t been like that. The average first innings score here in the two games played so far is 183 runs. It’s expected to be similar for this game, but since it’s a day game, the spinners will surely come into play. 

The wicket for this game is expected to be slow in the first innings and then good for batting as the game progresses. Scores in the range of 160-180 are expected. Teams may prefer chasing.

A sunny day is expected with no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 34 degrees Celsius when the game starts. 

Fantasy Cricket Tips for PR vs PC: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Shai Hope finally converted a start and scored an excellent hundred in the last game. He batted with a lot of confidence, which is a great sign for Pretoria. He will be a top fantasy pick.
• Jordan Cox faced only one delivery in the last game. He’s expected to bat at 3 in this match. Cox has been in excellent form in the last 10-12 months, and he will be an excellent differential pick.

Key batter picks: 

• Sherfane Rutherford has 119 runs in three innings at an average of 59.50 and a strike rate of 205.17. He is a crucial batter for Pretoria down the order and will be another top fantasy pick.
• Dewald Brevis has been far from his best this season, but with the likes of Rutherford, Russell, and now Cox in the side, he can bat more freely. Brevis can take down any bowling attack on his day, and he will be someone you can back for this match.
• Lhuan-Dre Pretorius has 112 runs in four innings so far. He hasn’t been at his fluent best, but he’s a key batter for the Royals at the top and will be a must in your fantasy teams.
• David Miller is the highest run-scorer for his side (116 runs, average 59, strike rate 163.68). He’s looked in good touch this season and is another player you don’t want to miss out on. 

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Sikandar Raza has been in exceptional form with the ball, and he’s picking wickets for fun. He has nine wickets in three games at a strike rate of 8. He’s an excellent batter in the middle order, which makes him a top C/VC choice.
• Andre Russell didn’t play the last game, but if he’s available, he will contribute with both bat and ball, which makes him a top fantasy pick. Russell is a proven champion with both bat and ball. You can try him as C/VC in some of your teams.

Key bowler picks: 

• Lungi Ngidi will be the lead pacer for Pretoria. He has a good off-cutter, which will be very effective on the sluggish Paarl pitch. Try him as C/VC in one of your teams, especially while bowling first.
• Hardus Viljoen will bowl in the middle and death overs for Paarl. He is a wicket-taker and can also contribute with the bat. Another good fantasy pick.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

• Roston Chase batted at 3 in the last game and bowled the last over. He is a good player of spin bowling and will be important with his off-spin against Paarl’s left-hand batters. 

Alternative picks you can consider: 

• Keshav Maharaj
• Dan Lawrence
• Asa Tribe
• Bjorn Fortuin
• Mujeeb ur Rahman

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Dewald Brevis vs Bjorn Fortuin (T20s): 17 deliveries, 8 runs, and 2 dismissals. 
• Sherfane Rutherford vs Sikandar Raza (T20s): 37 deliveries, 36 runs, and 2 dismissals.  
• The Pretoria Capitals are yet to register their first win at Paarl against the Royals.

SA20 2025/26 19th Match: PR vs PC Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams. 

Option 1:

Option 2:

SA20 2025/26 19th Match: PR vs PC Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both sides are in excellent form with the bat, but Pretoria’s bowling is not giving a lot of confidence at the moment; Paarl’s batter can take advantage of that. Toss becomes crucial in this match.

Paarl Royals to win this match.

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