SA20 2025: SuperSport Park, Centurion Pitch Report Ahead of PR vs SEC Qualifier 2 Match
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Paarl Royals will take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the second qualifier of SA20. This match will be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Sunrisers Eastern Cape finished third in the points table with five wins and five losses in ten matches. Paarl Royals secured second place with seven wins and three losses.
Paarl Royals lost Qualifier 1 against MI Cape Town by 38 runs. They opted to bowl first, but MI Cape Town posted 199 runs. Chasing the target, Paarl Royals started well, scoring 21 runs in the first over, but lost momentum as wickets fell regularly. They will aim for a stronger performance in this match.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape, the defending champions, defeated Joburg Super Kings by 32 runs in the Eliminator. The winner of this match will face MI Cape Town in the final on February 8 at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
How the Pitch Plays
The pitch at SuperSport Park has been unpredictable this season. Some matches have been high-scoring, while in others, batters have struggled. Overall, the surface is generally good for batting, and another high-scoring match is expected. However, bowlers who hit the right lengths can get some help, especially early in the innings.
SuperSport Park, Centurion: Is it Batting or Bowling Friendly?
The pitch at Centurion leans more towards batting-friendly conditions. While pacers might get some early movement, batters can dominate once they settle. Teams chasing have often found success here, but recent results suggest that batting first is also a good option.
T20 Numbers at SuperSport Park
- Total matches played: 6
- Matches won batting first: 2
- Matches won bowling first: 3
- No result: 1
- Average first innings score: 166
- Average second innings score: 155
With a pitch that can produce both high scores and competitive bowling conditions, this match is set to be an exciting contest.
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