SEC vs PC Match Prediction : 5th Match, SA20 League, 2025-26
SEC vs PC Win Probability
56%
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
44%
Pretoria Capitals
Sunrisers Eastern Cape To Win, 1.70
The Sunrisers have won 3 of their last 5 encounters against Pretoria, giving them the psychological edge.
The Capitals have historically struggled in Gqeberha, losing two of their three matches at this venue.
The Sunrisers boast a far superior and deeper batting lineup compared to the fragile middle order of the Pretoria Capitals.
SEC vs PC Betting Tips
Quinton de Kock to score Over 21.5 runs
Quinton de Kock is a proven performer in the SA20, boasting 685 runs at a solid average of nearly 24. He enjoys playing against this opposition, having accumulated 112 runs in his 5 innings against Pretoria. The line is set at a modest 21.5, and given his ability to dominate the powerplay, we are backing the wicketkeeper-batter to clear this total comfortably.
Team with the best bowler of the match: Sunrisers Eastern Cape
The Sunrisers possess a lethal bowling unit that was instrumental in their opening victory. With St. George’s Park offering a surface that heavily favors pace and bounce, their battery of seamers is perfectly suited to these conditions. We expect the standout bowling performance to come from the home side's camp rather than the visitors.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Pretoria Capitals
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will look to compound the Capitals' misery and build on their own winning momentum in the ongoing SA20 League. The action takes place this Monday at the iconic St. George’s Park in Gqeberha.
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry has been tight across their 7 meetings. The Pretoria Capitals hold a slender advantage with 4 wins, while the Sunrisers Eastern Cape have claimed victory 3 times. However, current form suggests that gap is closing.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals Live-streaming and Broadcast
India: Star Sports 2 / Sports18; live on JioHotstar.
South Africa: SuperSport Cricket; SuperSport App.
Pakistan: ICC.tv (app/website).
Bangladesh: ICC.tv and regional sports networks.
UAE: ICC.tv (available in MENA).
USA: ICC.tv (web and apps).
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SEC vs PC Team Previews
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
The defending champions made a massive statement in their opener, securing a thumping victory over the Paarl Royals on Saturday. That win not only put points on the board but significantly boosted their Net Run Rate.
The opening combination of Quinton de Kock and Johnny Bairstow is arguably the most destructive in the league; they provided a brisk start on Saturday and will aim to replicate that dominance here.
The middle order is rock solid, featuring the likes of Jordan Hermann, Matthew Breetzke, and captain Tristan Stubbs, with all-rounders Marco Jansen and Senuran Muthusamy adding crucial depth.
Their bowling attack was clinical in the previous game, with the pace trio of Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen, and Adam Milne combining to take 7 wickets while remaining highly economical.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Expected Playing 11
Quinton de Kock (WK), Johnny Bairstow, Marco Jansen, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs (C), Jordan Hermann, Senuran Muthusamy, Lewis Gregory, Tharindu Rathnayake, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne
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Pretoria Capitals
The Pretoria Capitals stumbled out of the blocks, losing their opening fixture by 22 runs. It was a disappointing start, but they will be desperate to put that performance behind them and get their campaign on track.
Their success relies heavily on openers Will Smeed and Bryce Parsons setting a platform. The concern lies in the middle order—Shai Hope, Daniel Smith, Connor Esterhuizen, and Dewald Brevis all fell for single-digit scores in the opener.
They need to show much more resilience against a quality Sunrisers attack. While Roston Chase and Codi Yusuf offer all-round options, they failed to impact the game last time out. Yusuf joins Lungi Ngidi and Tymal Mills in the pace attack, while skipper Keshav Maharaj will shoulder the spin duties.
Pretoria Capitals Expected Playing 11
Will Smeed, Bryce Parsons, Shai Hope, Daniel Smith (WK), Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brevis, Roston Chase, Codi Yusuf, Keshav Maharaj (C), Lungi Ngidi, Tymal Mills
SEC vs PC Toss Prediction
The trend at this venue favors chasing. Expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first to utilize any early moisture and target a total with a clear idea of the required run rate.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
St. George’s Park is a fast bowler's paradise. The pitch typically sports an even covering of grass on a hard surface, allowing seamers to extract significant pace and bounce. Batters will need to be wary of the rising ball.
This is generally a low-scoring ground, with the average first-innings score hovering around 135. Spinners may struggle to find traction and will need to rely on flight and pace variations. The weather is forecast to be clear with comfortable temperatures around 21°C.
SEC vs PC: Who Will Win?
We are firmly backing the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to take the win. They enter this contest fresh off a clinical, confidence-boosting win, whereas Pretoria looks shaky. The Sunrisers possess a more explosive batting lineup and a bowling attack perfectly tailored to the St. George's Park conditions.
Pretoria's inexperienced middle order is likely to crumble under the pressure of the Sunrisers' pace battery.
Bet on Sunrisers Eastern Cape to win.
