South Africa T20 League

30th Match: PC vs PR

Preview

The last game of the league stage of the South Africa T20 League will be played between PC and PR on Tuesday, 7th February 2023 in SuperSport Park, Centurion at 09:00 PM IST. This will be the 30th game of the tournament, and the final four for the next stage are yet to be decided. PC stands at the top of the table with 27 points in 9 matches, whereas PR stands in 4th position with 19 points in the same number of games. PC has confirmed its place in the Semis despite losing against DSG in their last game. But for PR, it is the last chance to qualify for the next stage. 

PC is here after being thrashed by DSG by 151 runs. The squad advances to the semifinals since they are first in the points standings. De Bruyn will want to prevail in the game, which is the team's last league contest and build momentum for the knockout round.

Philip Salt and Kusal Mendis will try to establish a significant opening wicket partnership in this game despite their inconsistent play at the top. Since the team's middle order is powerful, they will appreciate runs from Rilee Rossouw, Theunis de Bruyn, and Colin Ingram. Down the order, James Neesham and Eathan Bosch help the team's batting.

Eathan Bosch has been playing well lately and wants to help Anrich Nortje get some early wickets. Both Joshua Little and Neesham are seasoned bowlers and play a crucial part. After they let runs slip in the last game, the team will be hoping for more potent spells from Migael Pretorius, Daryn Dupavillon, and Neesham.

The last match between David Miller's PR and the JSK was cancelled due to inclement weather. The team has to win since they and the Durban Super Giants are deadlocked on points. Miller would prefer to win this one to boost his confidence before the next round.

The team's batting is strong, with Jason Roy and Jos Buttler in terrific shape. The two players will want to get the game off to a strong start. At No. 3, Wihan Lubbe must score soon and form alliances with Dane Vilas and Miller. In this game, finishers Andile Phehluwayo, Evan Jones, and Mitchell Van Buuren must all play their parts effectively.

Lungi Ngidi and Bjorn Fortuin must make early strides for the squad to succeed since their opponents are potent hitters. As a T20 expert, Tabraiz Shamsi must bowl accurate spells in the middle overs. Additionally, the side wants Jones and Phehlukwayo to deliver their lines.

When the two teams previously faced off, PR easily prevailed. They want to be motivated by the victory and perform similarly. Three of the Capitals' last four home games have ended in victories. They will get more specific, and the game should become more competitive.

Match Details

Match: PC vs PR, 29th Match, South Africa T20 League

Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2023

Time: 09:00 PM

Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion

Pitch & Weather Report

Fast bowlers who can generate speed and bounce off the pitch at Centurion's SuperSport Park have found the wicket favourable. The batter can quickly strike the ball because of the pace's actual character. There are several options for twos and threes at this arena due to its size. Here, the spinners need to perform better.

On this wicket, choosing to bowl first and attempt to take advantage of the early advantage of the surface will be a wise move. A decent total to defend would be 170 or more. The Weather for the game would be overcast, with a slight chance of showers. The temperature would be between 29℃ and 17℃ with a wind speed of 14 km/h in the north direction.

PC vs PR Squads

PC: Philip Salt (wk), Kusal Mendis, Theunis de Bruyn, Rilee Rossouw, Shane Dadswell, James Neesham, Wayne Parnell (c), Senuran Muthusamy, Eathan Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Joshua Little Will Jacks, Clyde Fortuin, Adil Rashid, Marco Marais, Migael Pretorius, Daryn Dupavillon, Shaun von Berg, Cameron Delport

PR: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, David Miller (c), Dane Vilas, Eoin Morgan, Evan Jones, Ferisco Adams, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Imran Manack, Corbin Bosch, Andile Phehlukwayo, Obed McCoy, Ramon Simmonds, Mitchell Van Buuren, Codi Yusuf

PC vs PR: Probable XIs

PC: Theunis de Bruyn (c), Philip Salt (wk), Kusal Mendis, Rilee Rossouw, Colin Ingram, James Neesham, Anrich Nortje, Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon, Joshua Little

PR: David Miller (c), Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, Mitchell Van Buuren, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dane Vilas, Evan Jones, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

Match Prediction

It will be a match between two successful teams from the competition. The Royals must make the most of their batters to take advantage of their powerful batting lineup. Meanwhile, the team's bowlers have yet to be in the most effective form. A more evenly-matched team with multiple all-around players is the Capitals. They participate in the game at home, which makes them the favourites to win. PC to win this game is our prediction.

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