By Zainab Shafiq 
SA20 2025 Match 17 Details
- Match: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals, 17th Match
- Date: January 22, 2025
- Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- Time: PST 8:30 PM | GMT 3:30 PM | LOCAL 5:30 PM
Preview
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape, currently placed fourth on the points table with 10 points from five matches, will take on the fifth-placed Pretoria Capitals, who have 9 points from five matches. Both teams are eager to gain momentum as the competition heats up.
The Sunrisers, led by Aiden Markram, have shown flashes of brilliance but need more consistency to secure their playoff berth. Meanwhile, the Capitals, under the leadership of Rilee Rossouw, will be looking to bounce back after a mixed run in the tournament. This match is crucial for both sides to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Pitch and Weather Report
- Pitch Report: St George’s Park is traditionally known to assist spinners due to its slower surface. Batters may need to settle in before going for big shots. A score around 150-160 could be challenging on this ground.
- Weather: The weather in Gqeberha is expected to be partly cloudy, with temperatures around 20-24°C. There is no significant chance of rain, and the conditions are ideal for cricket.
Predicted XI
Sunrisers Eastern Cape:
David Bedingham, Zak Crawley, Tom Abell, Jordan Hermann, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson
Pretoria Capitals:
Will Jacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Will Smeed, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Rilee Rossouw (c), James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, Tiaan van Vuuren, Wayne Parnell
Dream11 Team Prediction
- Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tristan Stubbs
- Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Will Jacks, Zak Crawley
- All-Rounders: Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, James Neesham
- Bowlers: Ottneil Baartman, Migael Pretorius, Simon Harmer
Captain: Rilee Rossouw
Vice-Captain: Marco Jansen
Where to Watch SA20 2025 Match 17
Region-wise Broadcast Details:
- South Africa: Supersport Channels: 201, 209, 212, 490 | Streaming: DStv.com
- India: Sports18 2, Star Sports 2 | Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- United Kingdom & Northern Ireland: Sky Sports | Streaming: To be announced
- Australia: Fox Sports | Streaming: To be announced
- South-East Asia & New Zealand: Willow | Streaming: Triller TV
- North America, Caribbean & Continental Europe: Willow | Streaming: Triller TV
- Middle East & North Africa (MENA): N/A | Streaming: Etisalat