Joburg Super Kings the owner of the house Pearl Royals In his 17th match SA20 2025-26 On 8 January 2026 at The Wanderers Stadium. Both teams sit near the top of the points table, with JSK in second place after three wins from five games and Paarl Royals showing strong form of late, including three straight wins.
Joburg Super Kings are second with 15 points from five matches and have wins including a Super Over triumph. Super Giants of Durban and earlier 28-color victory. Paarl Royals are third with their recent success including four matches played and a five-wicket win Juan-dre Pretorius‘ explosive 98. JSK look to bounce back from their latest loss, while PR aim to extend their winning streak.
JSK vs PR, SA20 2025-26: Match details
- Date and Time: January 8 (Thursday); 16:30 IST / 11:00 GMT / 13:00 LOCAL
- Location: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
JSK vs PR, Head to Head Record (SA20):
Matches played: 6 | Joburg Super Kings won: 2 | Paarl Royals won: 4| No result: 0
Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report
Wanderers Stadium has earned a reputation as a batting friendly venue due to its high pitch and lightning-fast outfield that helps the ball fly off the bat. The pitch generally provides an even bounce that encourages free-flowing strokeplay, although the iconic bullring can offer sharp bounce and lateral movement for pacers in the first overs. Recent SA20 matches here have regularly scored over 180, making big scores commonplace. While the surface tends to remain reliable in both innings, history shows that teams prefer to bowl first because it’s a bit more comfortable to chase under lights after the early seam action subsides. Therefore, captains who win the toss are expected to opt to bowl first to take advantage of any early moisture on offer.
Groups
Joburg Super Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), James Vince, Rilee Rossouw, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Ranjane, Rivaldo Moonsamy (wk), Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Reece Topley, Imran Tahir, Nandre Burger, Matthew De Villiers, Prenelan Subrall, Wielan Subrall, W. Jansen, Dian Forrester, Steve Stolk, Janco Smith, Neil Timmers, Jarren Bacher
Pearl Royals: Juan-dre Pretorius, The Tribe of Asa, David Miller (c), Sikandar RazaFortuin Bourn, Son, Son, Mokoena Ngobani, Othneil Baartman, Ngabayomzi Peter, Eshan Malinga, Thomas. Rew, Cachet Flee Keagan
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JSK vs PR, SA20 2025-26: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Joburg Super Kings take the toss first
- Paarl Royals power play score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Paarl Royals Total Score: 170-185
Case 2:
- Paarl Royals take the toss first
- Joburg Super Kings powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Joburg Super Kings Total Score: 175-195
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
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