Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals - Players & Playing XI · SA20 2025
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Based on 9 H2H matches (2023–2026)
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Hardus Viljoen
JSK
Wickets (1+)
Connor Esterhuizen
MICT
Catches (1+)
Kyle Verreynne
PC
Catches (1+)
Dewald Brevis
MICT
Catches (1+)
David Miller
PR
Catches (1+)
Craig Overton
SEC
Wickets (1+)
Rubin Hermann
PR
Catches (1+)
Delano Potgieter
MICT
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From 9 H2H matches
SuperSport Park
Centurion, South Africa
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2019). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC vs SEC 05 Jan 2026 | 176/7 (20) | 177/0 (14.2) | 353 |
| PC vs MICT 12 Jan 2026 | 185/6 (20) | 132/7 (20) | 317 |
| PC vs PR 15 Jan 2026 | 127/10 (19.1) | 128/4 (15.1) | 255 |
| PR vs JSK 22 Jan 2026 | 210/5 (20) | 174/8 (20) | 384 |
| SA vs WI 29 Jan 2026 | 221/4 (20) | 225/3 (17.3) | 446 |
PC at SuperSport Park
Top Scorer
Will Jacks
401 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
James Neesham
15 wkts
PR at SuperSport Park
Top Scorer
Rubin Hermann
192 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ottneil Baartman
7 wkts
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Pretoria Capitals
Playing XI in this match
Paarl Royals
Playing XI in this match
Pretoria Capitals · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Jacks | c Kwena Maphaka b Eshan Malinga | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 42 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 144.83 |
| Will Smeed | c Mitchell Van Buuren b Dayyaan Galiem | 54 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 158.82 |
| Kyle Verreynne (wk) | lbw b Dayyaan Galiem | 45 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 195.65 |
| Rilee Rossouw (c) | c Lungi Ngidi b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 155.56 |
| James Neesham | not out | 28* | 13 | 2 | 2 | 215.38 |
| Marques Ackerman | not out | 6* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
Paarl Royals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Dayyaan Galiem | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 | 3 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Root | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Paarl Royals · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | c Will Jacks b Will Jacks | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rubin Hermann | c Marques Ackerman b James Neesham | 56 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 169.7 |
| Joe Root | not out | 92* | 60 | 11 | 2 | 153.33 |
| David Miller (c) | not out | 48* | 24 | 4 | 2 | 200 |
Pretoria Capitals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Jacks | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Eathan Bosch | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Migael Pretorius | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiaan van Vuuren | 4 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 12.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Senuran Muthusamy | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 3.4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 11.76 | 2 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joe Root
PR
|
92.3 |
| 2 |
James Neesham
PC
|
88.2 |
| 3 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
PR
|
87.1 |
| 4 |
David Miller
PR
|
80.7 |
| 5 |
Kyle Verreynne
PC
|
76.0 |
| 6 |
Rubin Hermann
PR
|
72.1 |
| 7 |
Will Smeed
PC
|
65.3 |
| 8 |
Dayyaan Galiem
PR
|
59.5 |
| 9 |
Will Jacks
PC
|
58.3 |
| 10 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
PC
|
49.2 |
| 11 |
Eshan Malinga
PR
|
32.4 |
| 12 |
Rilee Rossouw
PC
|
25.7 |
| 13 |
Eathan Bosch
PC
|
11.2 |
| 14 |
Kwena Maphaka
PR
|
11.2 |
| 15 |
Migael Pretorius
PC
|
10.4 |
| 16 |
Tiaan van Vuuren
PC
|
9.1 |
| 17 |
Lungi Ngidi
PR
|
8.0 |
| 18 |
Senuran Muthusamy
PC
|
6.3 |
| 19 |
Marques Ackerman
PC
|
6.1 |
| 20 |
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
PR
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals: who played
Paarl Royals won by 8 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) in SA20 2025 at SuperSport Park on 18 January 2025. Joe Root top-scored with 92 off 60 balls and Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 2/28.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals?
Pretoria Capitals XI: Will Jacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Will Smeed, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Rilee Rossouw (c), James Neesham, Marques Ackerman, Migael Pretorius, Senuran Muthusamy, Eathan Bosch, Tiaan van Vuuren. Paarl Royals XI: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Rubin Hermann, David Miller (c), Mitchell Van Buuren, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dayyaan Galiem, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Eshan Malinga, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi.
Who won Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals?
Paarl Royals won by 8 wickets (with 2 balls remaining).
When and where was Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals played?
Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals was played at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Saturday 18 January 2025, in SA20 2025.
What were the final scores in Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals?
Pretoria Capitals scored 212/5 in 20 overs. Paarl Royals scored 213/2 in 19.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals?
Joe Root was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 92/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals?
Joe Root top-scored with 92 off 60 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals?
Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 2/28 in 4 overs.