SA20 2025 Eliminator: Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Prediction, and Betting Tips

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The defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape are set to take odds with Joburg Super Kings in Eliminator of the SA20 2025 on February 05 at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Super Kings featuring players like Faf du Plessis, Devon Convey, Moeen Ali, Donovan Ferreira, Maheesh Theekshana, and Tabraiza Shamsi played well in the league stage finishing at 4th with four victories. However, the team has been inconsistent. On the other hand, the Sunrisers with players like Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingha, and Richard Gleeson finished at 3rd in the league stage. The team struggled initially but bounced back strong to get the playoff ticket. Check out the Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape prediction.

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

Key Stats 

  • Joburg Super Kings finished 4th in the league stage points table with 19 points.
  • Sunrisers won 5 matches in the league stage and finished at 3 with an overall 24 points.
  • Super Kings defeated Sunrisers in their previous encounter by 9 wickets.

Match Prediction: The match will be an exciting contest as both teams feature solid squads. However, with a better-balanced and current form, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match. They have prominent names like Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, and Otteneil Baartman while the Super Kings have been so inconsistent.

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Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report 

Winner Won by Date
Super Kings 9 wickets 26 Jan 2025
Sunrisers 14 runs 24 Jan 2025
Sunrisers 9 wickets 31 Jan 2024
Match abandoned 10 Jan 2024
Sunrisers 14 runs 09 Feb 2023

Pitch Report 

The Eliminator of the SA20 2025, Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape is set to be played at SuperSport Park, Centurion. The pitch here is often a good batting surface. In a total of 56 T20 matches played at this venue, the batting first team won 23 while the chasing team emerged victorious 32 times.

Results of the last two T20 matches played at SuperSport Park, Centurion

MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals (Jan 31, 2025) – MI Cape Town won by 27 runs

MI Cape Town 222/3
Pretoria Capitals 195/8

Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals (Jan 28, 2025) – Pretoria Capitals won by 6 wickets

Joburg Super Kings 99/9
Pretoria Capitals  100/4

Joburg Super Kings preview 

Joburg Super Kings finished 4th in the league stage points table with 19 points. The team has been inconsistent in the league stage but managed to secure their place in the playoff. The team features a good batting lineup featuring players like Leus du Plooy, Faf du Plessis, Devon Convey, Moeen Ali, and Donovan Ferreira supported by a decent bowling lineup including names like Maheesh Theekshana and Tabraiz Shamsi.

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Predicted XI: Leus du Plooy, Faf du Plessis, Devon Convey, Wihan Lubbe, Moeen Ali, Sibonelo Makhanya, Donovan Ferreira, Hardus Viljoen, Maheesh Theekshana, Lutho Sipamla, Tabraiz Shamsi

Sunrisers Eastern Cape preview 

After struggling at the start of the season, Sunrisers Eastern Cape bounced back strong and finished at 3 in the league stage points table. The batting lineup features players like Tony de Zorzi, David Bedngham, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs. The bowling lineup including names like Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Craig Overton, and Ottneil Baartman did well.

Predicted XI: Tony de Zorzi, David Bedingham, Jordan, Hermann, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Craig Overton, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson

Player to watch: Marco Jasen

Marco Jansen is a key player for Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The 24-year-old is currently the highest wicket-taker in the SA20 2025 with 15 wickets in 10 matches. His ability to take wickets consistently and score some crucial runs in the lower middle order makes him the player to watch in this match.

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Published - February 3, 2025 12:41:27
Updated - February 3, 2025 12:41:27

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