SA20 2023: Match 6, PRE vs EAC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match between PRE vs EAC?

Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will lock horns for the second time in the sixth match of the SA20 2023 league. The two sides recently faced each other in the third game of the tournament, where Pretoria Capitals won the contest by 23 runs. As they square off again, the Capitals would be looking to make it 2-0 while the Sunrisers would be aiming to bag their first victory of the season.

Sunrisers Easter Cape won the toss and put the Capitals to bat first. The Wayne Parnell-led side put up a huge target of 194 runs for the Sunrisers to chase. The Aiden Markram-led side could manage to score 170 runs in their 20-over quota and fell short of 23 runs as the Capitals clinched a win in their opening game.

Match Details

Venue: St George's Park, Gqeberha

Date & Time: January 13, 5:00 PM IST (1:30 PM LOCAL)

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sports18 (TV) and Jio Cinema App

Pitch Report

The SuperSport Park in Centurion typically favors the pacers throughout the duration of a game. The outfield at this turf is quite quick, and fast bowlers gain a lot of benefits here. The average first innings score, in 14 matches played here, is 172 runs, and thus it can be yet another high-scoring contest between the two sides. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first, but bowling first won’t be a bad choice either.

Predicted Playing XIs for EAC vs PRE

Pretoria Capitals

Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Theunis de Bruyn, Shane Dadswell, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Wayne Parnell (c), Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Anrich Nortje

Sunrisers Eastern Capes

Jon Jon Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Jordan Cox (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Tom Abell, Marco Jansen, James Fuller, Sisanda Magala, Mason Crane, Ottniel Baartman

Probable Best Performers from EAC vs PRE

Probable best batter: Phil Salt

Pretoria Capitals’ opening batter Phil Salt put up a great show in the first game as he notched up 11 fours to score an unbeaten 77* off 47 deliveries. Given his recent form, he will be expected to pull off similar heroics and tackle the Sunrisers’ bowlers just like he did in the previous game.

Probable best bowler: Anrich Nortje

The pacer had a tremendous outing in the last game against the same opponents. He bowled at an economy of 4.50 and picked up two wickets while giving away 18 runs in his four-over spell. With the pitch at SuperSport Park being pace-friendly, Nortje will be the one to watch out for.

Today's Match Prediction: Pretoria Capitals to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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