SEC vs PR Dream11 Prediction, Qualifier 2, SA20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Sunrisers Eastern Cape set to face Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 of the SA20 2025-26 (SA20) at the Wanderers Stadium, in Johannesburg, on Friday, January 23.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 23 Jan 2026, 17:17 IST

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Preview

In Qualifier 2 of the SA20 2025-26, Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) are set to face Paarl Royals (PR). Sunrisers Eastern Cape performed outstandingly ‌this season. However, they lost the Qualifier 1 game against the Pretoria Capitals by 7 wickets. In the last game, Jonny Bairstow and Jordan Hermann performed well and scored 50 and 41 runs, respectively. However, their bowling performance was not at its best, which led to their loss in the game. However, Lewis Gregory, Anrich Nortje, and Chris Green took a wicket.

On the other hand, the Paarl Royals also performed well this season. Moreover, they won the eliminator game against the Joburg Super Kings by 36 runs. Lhuan-dre Pretorius performed well and scored 51 runs, while Kyle Verreynne, Dan Lawrence, Sikandar Raza, and Asa Tribe also batted well. In bowling, Hardus Viljoen took three wickets and Ottneil Baartman took two. The winner of this game will play the final against Pretoria Capitals.

Match Information

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals, Qualifier 2

SA20, 23 Jan 2026, Fri, 9:00 PM IST ,The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Clouds

29.4°C

42% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

L
W
L
W
L

Paarl Royals

W
L
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Quinton de Kock

SEC - WICKETKEEPER

347 Runs

10 Matches

2

Jonny Bairstow

SEC - WICKETKEEPER

255 Runs

10 Matches

3

Jordan Hermann

SEC - bat

253 Runs

10 Matches

221 Runs

11 Matches

214 Runs

11 Matches

204 Runs

10 Matches

1

James Coles

SEC - all

163.08

5 Matches

2

Anrich Nortje

SEC - BOWLER

160.00

10 Matches

3

Jonny Bairstow

SEC - WICKETKEEPER

149.12

10 Matches

4

David Miller

PR - BATTER

148.48

10 Matches

5

Quinton de Kock

SEC - WICKETKEEPER

147.66

10 Matches

6

Jordan Hermann

SEC - bat

144.57

10 Matches

19 Wkts

8 Matches

2

15 Wkts

9 Matches

3

Anrich Nortje

SEC - BOWLER

15 Wkts

10 Matches

4

Nqobani Mokoena

PR - bat

13 Wkts

9 Matches

5

12 Wkts

5 Matches

6

Adam Milne

SEC - BOWLER

11 Wkts

9 Matches

6.67

4 Matches

2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

PR - BOWLER

7.00

7 Matches

3

Bjorn Fortuin

PR - bowl

7.10

11 Matches

4

7.22

5 Matches

5

7.26

9 Matches

6

Adam Milne

SEC - BOWLER

7.78

9 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

JM Bairstow, Q de Kock (wk), Jordan Hermann, T Stubbs (C), MP Breetzke, James Coles, L Gregory, M Jansen, S Muthusamy, A Nortje, Chris Green

Bench : M Van Buuren, PE Kruger, Jp King, B Swanepoel, C King, Allah Mohammad, L Sipamla, AF Milne, CP Wood, KTH Ratnayake

Paarl Royals

Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), K Verreynne, RA Herman (C), DW Lawrence, Sikandar Raza, A Tribe, KL Cachet, BC Fortuin, GC Viljoen, OEG Baartman, N Mokoena

Bench : DA Miller, Vishen Halambage, D Potgieter, G Moti-Kanhai, N Peter, Eshan Malinga, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, JJ Basson, T Rew, O Cele, Waqar Salamkheil

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.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

67%

Batting Pitch

168

Average Score

33%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Quinton de Kock SEC | WICKETKEEPER

Quinton de Kock is the highest run scorer of this season. He has scored 347 runs in the last 9 innings. Moreover, he is a key player for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape this season.

8.5
VC

Dan Lawrence PR | BAT

Dan Lawrence has performed well in the recent past. Moreover, he has scored 36 runs in the last match against JSK. He can win games for the Paarl.

8

Jordan Hermann SEC | BAT

Jordan Hermann is a talented middle-order batter. He has performed exceptionally well in recent times. Moreover, he scored 41 runs in the last game. He has the ability to perform well in the SEC.

7.5

Ottniel Baartman PR | BOWL

Ottneil Baartman is an excellent pacer and the current highest wicket-taker in the league. Moreover, he took 19 wickets in the last 8 games.

9

Anrich Nortje SEC | BOWLER

Anrich Nortje is an excellent bowler and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took 15 wickets in the last 9 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.

9

Sikandar Raza PR | ALL

Sikandar Raza is an excellent all-rounder. Moreover, he scored 35 runs and took a wicket in the last game against JSK. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Paarl Royals this season.

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8.5

James Coles

SEC | ALL

6.5

Mitchell Van Buuren

SEC | BAT

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Jan 23 2026 5:17 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SEC

5 : 6

PR

Credits Left
8.5/100

Mega League
Lhuan-dre Pretorius

8

Kyle Verreynne

7.5

Quinton de Kock

8.5

Dan Lawrence

8.5

Jonny Bairstow
C

8

Jordan Hermann
VC

8

Marco Jansen

9

Sikandar Raza

9

Hardus Viljoen

8.5

Anrich Nortje

9

Ottniel Baartman

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SEC

7 : 4

PR

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8/100

Head To Head
Lhuan-dre Pretorius

8

Matthew Breetzke

9

Quinton de Kock

8.5

Dan Lawrence
C

8.5

Jonny Bairstow

8

Jordan Hermann

8

Lewis Gregory

8

Sikandar Raza
VC

9

Chris Green

8.5

Anrich Nortje

9

Ottniel Baartman

7.5

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