The inaugural SA20 season has now come to an end. This has been the most positive development in South African cricket in a long time. In the final, the Pretoria Capitals will face the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Pretoria Capitals currently lead the Sunrisers 2-0 in head-to-head matches.
Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s middle-order batsman who leads the team in international games, has been struggling recently. In the final, all eyes will be on him as he takes an important spot in the Sunrisers’ batting order.
Aiden Markram appears to be carrying the entire batting load on his shoulders. The Pretoria Capitals, on the other hand, have some promising players in the late order.
Colin Ingram, James Neesham, and Eathan Bosch are the Capitals’ key players who can seal the deal. Neesham has been consistent with the ball and will be a player to keep an eye on.
The Final between Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape will take place on February 11th, 2023 at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
Match Details to Note
Match: Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Final, SA20 2023
Date: February 11, 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 8:00 PM IST
Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
SA20 2023
Pretoria Capitals (Match Odds – 1.67):
Preview:
Pretoria Capitals finished first in the league with seven wins from ten games. While the batsmen were unimpressive in the semi-final, the bowlers saved the day with an outstanding performance. This has been one of the best aspects of this Capitals team.
Their bowlers have consistently stepped up and delivered game-changing performances. James Neesham is someone who is likely to go unnoticed but has played a significant role in the Capitals’ victories. Eathan Bosch, a right-arm fast bowler, has demonstrated his batting abilities at number 7.
He has the ability to hit the long ball and will be crucial in a run chase. The Capitals have a strong batting order, led by Kusal Mendis and Phil Salt.
Both openers are known for their aggressive style of play and can deliver a big hit. Rilee Rossouw has struggled in the middle order, which would be a major concern for Pretoria heading into the final.
Skipper Theunis de Bruyn plays at number three and will be eager to find his rhythm in this game. Given that the number four batter isn’t in good shape and the Capitals don’t want to expose Ingram and Neesham too soon, he’ll likely stay longer at the plate.
The bowling attack includes some of the best in the business. A strong bowling attack is led by Adil Rashid, Anrich Nortje, Eathan Bosch, and Miguel Preotius.
Full Squad:
Philip Salt(w), Kusal Mendis, Theunis de Bruyn(c), Rilee Rossouw, Colin Ingram, James Neesham, Eathan Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Migael Pretorius, Adil Rashid, Anrich Nortje, Daryn Dupavillon, Joshua Little, Will Jacks, Wayne Parnell, Clyde Fortuin, Cameron Delport, Shaun von Berg, Marco Marais, Shane Dadswell
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Players to watch out for:
Phil Salt
The aggressive right-hander has two half-centuries in the SA20, with a best score of 77 not out against the Sunrisers in Match 3 of the season.
Rilee Rossouw
The top batter has only scored 183 runs in the competition, but he hit his first 50 on Thursday. He is a genuine talent who has the potential to shine in the final.
Anrich Nortje
The right-arm fast bowler remains one of the tournament’s most impressive bowlers. He has taken more wickets than any other player.
Possible Playing XI:
Philip Salt (wk), Kusal Mendis, Theunis de Bruyn (c), Rilee Rossouw, Colin Ingram, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Anrich Nortje
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (Match Odds – 2.20):
Preview:
Sunrisers were out of form before facing Joburg Super Kings in the second SA20 semi-final. The batting still doesn’t look promising, given that Aiden Markram’s century propelled the Sunrisers to a massive total in the semi-final.
At the top, Bavuma and Rossington are out of form, and the Sunrisers have relied entirely on Markram. Other names in the middle order are also promising.
JJ Smuts, Jordan Hermann, and Tristan Stubbs are all capable of making an impact in the middle order. Their biggest issue, however, has been consistency.
Smuts would score well one game and then get out cheaply the next. In this crucial match, Hermann and Markram will be in charge of forming partnerships in the middle.
Markram’s wicket is the most valuable, and if he is dismissed cheaply, along with Bavuma’s early exit at the top, Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be in big trouble. The batting order is technically quite deep, with Jordan Cox and Marco Jansen at 6 and 7, respectively, followed by bowling all-rounder Roelof van der Merwe.
However, it has yet to make a significant impact, and the Sunrisers remain reliant on a few batters in the middle. The key bowlers in this lineup will be Marco Janses, Sisanda Magala, and Roelof van der Merwe.
Full Squad:
Adam Rossington(w), Temba Bavuma, Jordan Hermann, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Jordan Cox, Marco Jansen, Brydon Carse, Ottniel Baartman, Roelof van der Merwe, Sisanda Magala, JJ Smuts, James Fuller, Ayabulela Gqamane, Mason Crane, Sarel Erwee, Marques Ackerman, Junaid Dawood
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Players to watch out for:
Temba Bavuma
Since joining the Sunrisers after the ODI series, South Africa’s captain has had an up and down performance. He has two ducks and one half-century to his credit.
Aiden Markram
After hitting six fours and six sixes in the semi-final, the skipper was named Player of the Match and will be full of confidence heading into this final.
Roelof van der Merwe
With 16 wickets from 30 overs in the tournament, the left-arm spinner will be a major threat in the final. On Thursday, he fired Gerald Coetzee and Donovan Ferreira.
Possible Playing XI:
Adam Rossington (wk), Temba Bavuma, Jordan Hermann, Aiden Markram (c), Jordan Cox, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Brydon Carse, Ottniel Baartman, Roelof van der Merwe, Sisanda Magala
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Top Team Batsmen
Phil Salt, Rilee Rossouw, and Kusal Mendis are our batting options for the Pretoria Capitals. Mendis hit 80 against Paarl Royals just two games ago at the top of the order. Rossouw has over 7000 T20 runs and five centuries to his name.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s batsmen are Temba Bavuma, Aidram Markram, and Jordan Hermann. Hermann scored 48 runs off 36 balls to help the Sunrisers recover from a 10-2 deficit on Thursday. Markram has scored 340 runs this season.
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Top Team Bowlers
Our bowling picks for Pretoria Capitals are Anrich Nortje, Adil Rashid, and James Neesham. Neesham is in great form, having posted figures of 3-28 and 2-19 in his last two appearances. Rashid has four wickets in two games since the ODI series ended.
For Sunrisers Eastern Cape, we recommend Sisanda Magala, Roelof van der Merwe, and Brydon Carse with the ball. Carse took the crucial wicket of Matthew Wade in Thursday’s semi-final. Magala gave the Sunrisers a huge boost when he dismissed the dangerous Faf du Plessis with the first ball of the innings.
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Head to Head
In both group stage games, Pretoria Capitals defeated Sunrisers Eastern Cape. They won the first match by 23 runs and the second match by 37 runs.
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Head to Head Stats in T20s
| Matches Played | PRE Won | EAC Won | Tie | NR | |
| Overall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Toss Prediction
Batting first teams have won 26 of the 44 domestic T20s held at this venue. This season, four of the five games were won by the team batting first. Pretoria Capitals even managed to defend a low score of 153 runs in the semi-finals at this venue.
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Pitch Report
The final of the inaugural SA 20 season will be held at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium. The average first-inning score in T20 internationals is 173 runs, while it is 165 runs in domestic T20s. The outfield on the field is quick, and if the batters can find the gaps, the ball will win the race to the boundary.
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The final of the inaugural SA 20 season will be held at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium. The average first-inning score in T20 internationals is 173 runs, while it is 165 runs in domestic T20s. The outfield on the field is quick, and if the batters can find the gaps, the ball will win the race to the boundary.
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Prediction
The Pretoria Capitals have a strong squad with many reliable players who can win games on any given day. Sunrisers Eastern Cape are concerned about the inconsistency of their key players. As a result, they are slightly behind in this competition. In comparison to the Sunrisers, the Capitals’ bowling attack is much stronger and in better form. In our match prediction, the Pretoria Capitals will start as favourites. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!
Pretoria Capitals is the favourite to beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the odds of 1.67.
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Most Recommended Player for Bet:
In the semi-final, Anrich Nortje took 2-29 and bowled a maiden. As Pretoria Capitals’ top wicket taker in this match, the pace bowler is well worth backing.
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