This is officially the last game of the league stage of the SA20 2024 where the Sunrisers Eastern Cape will take on the Paarl Royals in match number 30. Both these teams have already fixed their place in the top 4, but the number 2 spot is still up for grabs. The match will be played at the home ground of the defending champions at the ST George’s Park in Gqeberha and they will be equally ready to dominate the Royals once again, this time in their backyard. The Royals will also want to come back from that disappointing loss by a margin of 44 runs, however, this is not only about winning but also winning big since their net runs rate will also be taken into consideration.
The Sunrisers have been in the best position, especially with winning their last three games in a row which includes a big win against the Royals in the reverse fixture. With 29 points on the board with 6 wins and only 2 losses from their 9 matches, they will want to fix their place in the top two to increase their chances of making it their 2nd title in a row. On the other hand, the Royals have lost their last 3 games and will be wanting to be their best game and take that number 2 spot. This is set to be another race to number 2 between these two teams once again.
SUNE vs PR: Match details
Match: Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SUNE) vs Paarl Royals(PR) Match no: 30
Date and Time: 22nd of January 2024, 7 PM IST
Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema and Sports 18
SUNE vs PR: Pitch report
The pitch at Gqeberha has been one of the most unpredictable pitches where the pacers have used the extra bounce and seam. There have also been instances that the extra pace on the wicket has made it easier for the batters to time their shots. The short boundaries have also given enough confidence to the batters to play their big shots when needed as well. Most of the matches have been won by the team batting first, but they still have to make a reliable total to make it tough for the team who will be coming to bat in the 2nd innings.
SUNE vs PR: Probable playing Eleven
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Jordan Hermann, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Beyers Swanepoel, Simon Harmer, Daniel Worrall.
Paarl Royals
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, Wihan Lubbe, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Evan Jones, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy, Tabraiz Shamsi.
SUNE vs PR: Dream 11 Fantasy teams
Grand League Team
Wicket-keeper- Jos Buttler, Tristan Stubbs
Batters- David Miller, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell (vc)
All-rounders- Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen(c)
Bowlers- Simon Harmer, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi
Head-to-Head Team
Wicket-keeper- Jos Buttler, Tristan Stubbs
Batters- David Miller, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell (c)
All-rounders- Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen(c)
Bowlers- Simon Harmer, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi