Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Prediction, and Betting Tips

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Joburg Super Kings are set to take odds with Sunrisers Eastern Cape once again in match no. 22 of the SA20 2025 on January 26 at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. After three straight defeats, Sunrisers bounced back to win the next three matches in a row, currently standing in 3rd position in the points table. With back-to-back losses in their last two games, Joburg Super Kings rank in 4th place with 10 points in five matches. They are eager to take revenge for the last defeat in this match. Check out the Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape prediction.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape featuring players like Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, and Ottneil Baartman won their last three matches in a row against Pretoria Capitals and two versus Durban Super Giants. On the other hand, Joburg Super Kings boasting names like Devon Convey, Faf du Plessis, Jonny Bairstow, Tabraiz Shamshi, and Moeen Ali lost their last two matches in a row to MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals.

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Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape prediction: Sunrisers to win

Key Stats 

  • Sunrisers Eastern Cape won 3 out of their first 6 matches.
  • Joburg Super Kings won 2 out of their first 5 games, 1 match was abandoned due to rain.
  • Sunrisers defeated Super Kings in their previous encounter by 9 wickets.

Match Prediction: The match will be an exciting contest with both teams featuring in-form players like Aiden Markram, Tom Abell, Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, Marco Jansen, Ottneil Baartman, Imran Tahir, and Tristan Stubbs. However, with a recent form and good bowling unit gives Sunrisers Eastern Cape an edge in this match.

Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report 

Winning team Won by Date 
Sunrisers Eastern Cape 9 wickets 31 Jan 2024
Match abandoned 10 Jan 2024
Sunrisers Eastern Cape 14 runs 09 Feb 2023
Joburg Super Kings 24 runs 05 Feb 2023
Joburg Super Kings 5 wickets 21 Jan 2023

Pitch Report 

The 22nd match of the SA20 2025, Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape is set to be played at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. The pitch here is often a decent batting surface. In a total of 52 T20 matches played at this venue, the batting first team won 28 and the chasing team emerged victorious 24 times.

Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings (Feb 08, 2024) – Durban Super Giants won by 69 runs

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Durban Super Giants  211/6
Joburg Super Kings 142/10

Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings (Feb 07, 2024) – Joburg Super Kings won by 9 wickets

Paarl Royals 138/10
Joburg Super Kings 139/1

Joburg Super Kings preview 

Joburg Super Kings are currently standing in the 4th place in the points table. After winning the first two matches the team has struggled in the previous two games against MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals. However, the team has a well-balanced squad featuring players like Faf du Plessis, Jonny Bairstow, Devon Convey, Denovan Ferreira, and Tabraiz Shamsi.

Predicted XI: Devon Convey, Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Sibonnelo Makhanya, Donovan Ferreira, Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lutho Sipamla

Sunrisers Eastern Cape preview 

Sunrisers Eastern Cape led by Aiden Markram bounced back amazingly, winning back to back to three matches after facing defeats in the first three games in a row. The bowling department including players like Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, and Ottneil Baartman is doing amazing work. Markram is playing well but other batters need to step up.

Predicted XI: Zak Crawley, David Bedingham, Tom Abell, Jordan Hermann, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson

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Player to watch: Marco Jansen

Marco Jansen is a key player for Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The 26-year-old has taken 6 wickets in 5 matches this season. His ability to take wickets and score some crucial runs at the lower middle order makes him a player to watch in this match.

Published - January 23, 2025 13:02:47
Updated - January 23, 2025 13:03:07

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