Plenty of excitement will be expected when Pretoria Capitals will lock horns with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the Final match at Newlands, Cape Town on 25th January at 9:00 PM IST.
Get the best PC vs SEC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the Final match of the SA20 League 2026. Expert analysis and more.
PC vs SEC Match Preview:
Pretoria Capitals arrived at the Final of the SA20 League 2026 after completing the league stage with a steady return of five wins from ten fixtures. They managed key periods with discipline, showed clarity in their strategies, and therefore concluded the group phase in second place on the points table. Their performances reflected a confident unit capable of competing against top opposition.
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Meanwhile, Sunrisers Eastern Cape traveled a similar path in terms of results, also securing five victories from ten matches. However, they displayed sharper execution in decisive situations, gained favourable advantages in ranking criteria, and consequently finished the league stage as the number-one side. Their consistency across departments allowed them to maintain pressure throughout the tournament.
Hence, the Final brought together the two strongest teams of the competition based on league standings. While Sunrisers Eastern Cape carried the status of table-toppers, Pretoria Capitals entered with equal ambition and competitive balance, setting up a high-stakes title clash between well-matched contenders.
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PC vs SEC Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Pretoria Capitals |
4 |
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
3 |
PC vs SEC Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
17°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
180 |
Record of chasing teams:
PC vs SEC Playing 11s (Predicted):
Pretoria Capitals Playing 11:
1) Shai Hope (wk)
2) Bryce Parsons
3) Connor Esterhuizen
4) Dewald Brevis
5) Roston Chase
6) Andre Russell
7) Sherfane Rutherford
8) Keshav Maharaj ©
9) Lizaad Williams
10) Lungi Ngidi
11) Gideon Peters
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Playing 11:
1) Quinton de Kock (wk)
2) Jonny Bairstow
3) Matthew Breetzke
4) Jordan Hermann
5) Tristan Stubbs ©
6) James Coles
7) Marco Jansen
8) Chris Green
9) Senuran Muthusamy
10) Anrich Nortje
11) Adam Milne
Hot Picks for PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Quinton de Kock – Anchoring Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s top order as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, he has been in outstanding touch this tournament, piling up 372 runs with fluent timing and confident stroke execution. |
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Marco Jansen – Delivering valuable dual-skills for Sunrisers Eastern Cape as a right-handed batter and left-arm quick, he has contributed 77 runs and claimed 10 wickets this tournament, underlining his usefulness across both innings phases. |
Top Picks:
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Sherfane Rutherford – Contributing as a left-handed middle-order force for Pretoria Capitals, he has delivered a productive campaign with 317 tournament runs built through clean striking, strong finishing ability, and composed situational batting. |
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Dewald Brevis – Providing Pretoria Capitals with dynamic top-order aggression as a right-handed batter, he has compiled 269 runs this tournament through fearless stroke play, rapid scoring bursts, and confident tempo control. |
Budget Picks:
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Senuran Muthusamy – Competing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape as a left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner, he offers balanced all-round depth through steady middle-order support and disciplined spin control. |
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Lungi Ngidi – A right-arm medium-fast bowler for Pretoria Capitals, he bolsters the pace attack with sharp seam movement, disciplined lengths, and consistent wicket-taking threat. |
PC vs SEC SA20 LEAGUE 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Quinton de Kock & Marco Jansen |
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Vice-Captain |
Sherfane Rutherford & Dewald Brevis |
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Quinton de Kock ©, Jonny Bairstow, Shai Hope
- Batters – Sherfane Rutherford (vc), Dewald Brevis, Jordan Hermann
- All-rounders – Marco Jansen, Bryce Parsons, James Coles
- Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow, Shai Hope
- Batters – Sherfane Rutherford, Dewald Brevis (vc), Jordan Hermann
- All-rounders – Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen ©, Bryce Parsons
- Bowlers – Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Final SA20 LEAGUE 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Lewis Gregory |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
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Will Smeed |
7.5 credits |
DNP |
PC vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Final SA20 LEAGUE 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Quinton de Kock |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Marco Jansen |
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Punt Picks |
Lungi Ngidi and Senuran Muthusamy |
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Dream11 Combination |
3-3-3-2 |
PC vs SEC Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.
