Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face Pretoria Capitals in Qualifier 1 of the SA20 2025-26 on January 21, 2026, at Kingsmead, Durban. This high-stakes playoff match will determine which team advances directly to the SA20 Final on January 25, while the loser will get another chance in Qualifier 2 (against the Eliminator winner).
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the two-time SA20 champions (2023, 2024) and finished the league stage as table-toppers. They have won both meetings against Pretoria Capitals this season, including a historic 10-wicket demolition. The Capitals finished second after a late surge and will look to break their losing streak against the SEC.
This article provides a detailed Dream11 prediction, match details, head-to-head records, and key players for this crucial SA20 playoff encounter.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals Qualifier 1 Preview
The Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban will host Qualifier 1. The match starts at 5:30 PM SAST (9:00 PM IST).
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals, Qualifier 1 |
| Date | 21 January 2026 |
| Time | 5:30 PM SAST / 9:00 PM IST / 3:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Kingsmead, Durban |
| Tournament | Betway SA20 2025-26 (Season 4) |
Playoff Schedule:
- Qualifier 1: January 21 – Kingsmead, Durban (SEC vs PC)
- Eliminator: January 22 – SuperSport Park, Centurion (PR vs JSK)
- Qualifier 2: January 23 – Wanderers, Johannesburg
- Final: January 25 – Newlands, Cape Town
Stakes: Winner advances directly to the Final. The loser plays Qualifier 2 against the Eliminator winner.
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kingsmead, Durban |
| Pitch Type | Pace-friendly, good for batting in T20s |
| Average Score (T20I) | ~160 runs (first innings) |
| Nature | Traditionally assists seamers due to moisture, but flattens for T20s |
| Boundaries | Shortest: 58m, Longest: 68m |
| Altitude | Sea level (close to the beach) |
| Toss Factor | Teams batting first have a slight advantage historically |
The Kingsmead pitch has pace and bounce for seamers, but in the T20 format tends to be flatter and conducive to high-scoring matches. Wind from the nearby ocean can be a factor. Expect a competitive score between 160 and 180.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 25-28°C (warm summer evening) |
| Humidity | High (~70-75%) due to proximity to the ocean |
| Wind | Moderate, can affect aerial shots |
| Rain Chance | Low – good conditions expected |
| Dew | Possible later in the evening |
Injury Updates
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: No major injury concerns
Pretoria Capitals: No major injury concern
Dream11 Team For PC vs SEC
SEC vs PC Head-to-Head Records
Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals have developed an intense rivalry since the inception of SA20.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total SA20 Meetings | 10 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape Wins | 6 |
| Pretoria Capitals Wins | 4 |
Last Five Meetings
- Sunrisers won by 10 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) 05-Jan-2026
- Sunrisers won by 48 runs, 29 Dec 2025
- Sunrisers won by 52 runs, 22-Jan-2025
- Capitals won by 6 wickets (with 24 balls remaining) 14-Jan-2025
- Capitals won by 3 runs 25-Jan-2024
Suggested Reads:
Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (SEC) | Leading run-scorer for SEC (328 runs), avg 46.85, SR 149.09. In devastating form, scored 79* in a 10-wicket win vs PC |
| Shai Hope (PC) | Leading run-scorer for PC (264 runs), scored the highest individual score in SA20 history (118*) |
| Marco Jansen (SEC) | Key all-rounder – 10 wickets at economy 7.06, plus batting ability in the middle order |
| Anrich Nortje (SEC) | Express pace, 14 wickets in 9 matches, took 3/32 vs PC earlier this season |
| Jonny Bairstow (SEC) | 85* in 10-wicket win vs PC, hit SA20’s most expensive over (34 runs), destructive opener |
| Lungi Ngidi (PC) | Only bowler with SA20 hat-trick, pace leader for PC, can be devastating with the new ball |
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