JSK vs PR Dream11 Prediction, Match 17, SA20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Joburg Super Kings are set to face Paarl Royals in the 17th game of the SA20 2025-26 (SA20) at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday, January 8.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 08 Jan 2026, 19:41 IST

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Preview

In the 17th game of the SA20 2025-26, Joburg Super Kings (JSK) are set to face Paarl Royals (PR). Joburg Super Kings are performing well this season as they won three games out of the five. However, they lost the previous game by 4 wickets against MI Cape Town. In the last game, Faf du Plessis performed well and scored 44 runs. While Nandre Burger did well in bowling and took two wickets.
On the other hand, Paarl Royals had a good start to this season as they won three out of the four games. Moreover, they won the previous game against MI Cape Town by 7 wickets. In the last game, Asa Tribe performed well, scoring 34 runs off 28 balls. While Sikandar Raza took four wickets.

Match Information

Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals, Match 17

SA20, 8 Jan 2026, Thur, 9:00 PM IST ,The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Clouds

25.9°C

35% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Joburg Super Kings

L
NR
W
W
W

Paarl Royals

W
W
W
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

135 Runs

6 Matches

2

David Miller

PR - BATTER

116 Runs

5 Matches

112 Runs

5 Matches

4

Matthew De Villiers

JSK - bat

109 Runs

6 Matches

5

Asa Tribe

PR - bat

106 Runs

5 Matches

6

101 Runs

6 Matches

200.00

6 Matches

2

Akeal Hosein

JSK - BOWLER

187.50

6 Matches

3

James Vince

JSK - bat

173.08

2 Matches

4

Dian Forrester

JSK - ALL-ROUNDER

166.67

6 Matches

5

David Miller

PR - BATTER

163.38

5 Matches

6

151.69

6 Matches

11 Wkts

4 Matches

2

9 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Richard Gleeson

JSK - BOWLER

9 Wkts

5 Matches

4

Nqobani Mokoena

PR - bat

8 Wkts

5 Matches

5

Akeal Hosein

JSK - BOWLER

5 Wkts

6 Matches

6

Duan Jansen

JSK - bowl

5 Wkts

3 Matches

1

5.50

3 Matches

6.17

6 Matches

3

Akeal Hosein

JSK - BOWLER

7.15

6 Matches

4

Bjorn Fortuin

PR - bowl

7.37

5 Matches

7.44

5 Matches

6

Nandre Burger

JSK - bowl

7.67

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Joburg Super Kings

JM Vince, F du Plessis (C), Matthew De Villiers (wk), D Ferreira, SS Ranjane, Wiaan Mulder, D Forrester, P Subrayen, N Burger, AJ Hosein, RJ Gleeson

Bench : R Moonsamy, RR Rossouw, S Stolk, RJW Topley, Daniel Worrall, Imran Tahir, Janco Smit, N Timmer, D Jansen, J Bacher

Paarl Royals

A Tribe, RA Herman, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, DA Miller (C), K Verreynne (wk), Sikandar Raza, D Potgieter, OEG Baartman, BC Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, N Mokoena

Bench : KL Cachet, Vishen Halambage, DW Lawrence, G Moti-Kanhai, N Peter, Eshan Malinga, GC Viljoen, JJ Basson, T Rew, O Cele

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg ‌generally offers a batting-friendly surface. The bounce and pace of the pitch remain consistent, making it easy to score runs, especially for the top-order batsmen. However, chasing a big total can be challenging, and teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first and put up a strong total.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

66%

Batting Pitch

168

Average Score

34%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Faf du Plessis JSK | BAT

Faf du Plessis is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he has scored 245 runs in the last 10 matches, including 44 runs in the last match. He is a key player for the Joburg Super Kings this season.

8
VC

Lhuan-dre Pretorius PR | WK

Paarl Royals' Lhuan-Dre Pretorius has performed outstandingly in the recent past. Moreover, he has scored 251 runs in the last 10 matches. He has the ability to perform well for the Paarl.

7.5

Donavon Ferreira JSK | ALL

Donavon Ferreira has consistently performed well. Moreover, he scored 136 runs in the last 9 games with a strike rate of over 188. He has the ability to perform well this season.

9

Sikandar Raza PR | ALL

Sikandar Raza is an excellent all-rounder. Moreover, he took four wickets in the last game against MICT. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Paarl Royals this season.

8

Richard Gleeson JSK | BOWLER

Richard Gleeson is an excellent pacer who can perform brilliantly at any time. Moreover, he took 9 wickets in the last 6 games. Gleeson also took a wicket in the last game against MICT.

7.5

Ottniel Baartman PR | BOWL

Ottneil Baartman is an excellent Bowler. He took 12 wickets in the last 6 games. Moreover, he also took two wickets in the last game against the MICT.

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6

Prenelan Subrayen

JSK | ALL

7.5

Kyle Verreynne

PR | WK

Last Updated On - Jan 8 2026 7:41 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

JSK

5 : 6

PR

Credits Left
16/100

Mega League
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
C

8

Rubin Hermann

7.5

Faf du Plessis

9

Wiaan Mulder

7

Asa Tribe

7

Matthew De Villiers

7.5

Donavon Ferreira

7.5

Sikandar Raza
VC

9

Richard Gleeson

8

Ottniel Baartman

7.5

Bjorn Fortuin

6

Players
11/11

Team 1

JSK

6 : 5

PR

Credits Left
12.5/100

Grand League
Lhuan-dre Pretorius

8

Rubin Hermann

7.5

Faf du Plessis
C

9

Wiaan Mulder

7

Asa Tribe

7

Donavon Ferreira
VC

7.5

Shubham Ranjane

8.5

Sikandar Raza

9

Nandre Burger

8.5

Richard Gleeson

8

Ottniel Baartman

7.5

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