The SA20 2026 season culminates in a blockbuster final at Newlands as the resurgent Pretoria Capitals face the seasoned Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The Capitals, after a poor start, have staged a remarkable comeback, including a win over the Sunrisers in Qualifier 1. The Sunrisers, aiming for a record third title, are in their fourth consecutive final. With both teams in peak form, this promises to be a high-stakes, high-intensity battle for the championship.
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Final Win Probability
PC vs SEC Batting Tips
Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Final Match Details
| Match | SA20 2025-26, Final Match |
| Date | Sunday, 25 January 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST | 03:30 PM LOCAL |
| Venue | Newlands, Cape Town |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Sports18 2 and Star Sports 2 |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
PC vs SEC Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape are slight favourites to lift their third SA20 title. This prediction balances recent head-to-head results with tournament pedigree and experience. While the Pretoria Capitals won the most recent clash (Qualifier 1), the Sunrisers have dominated this fixture historically, including a crushing 10-wicket win earlier in the season. Crucially, the Sunrisers are playing in their fourth consecutive final, boasting immense big-match experience and a 66% win rate in finals. The Capitals’ fairytale run is formidable, but the Sunrisers’ settled lineup and proven ability to perform on the biggest stage give them a narrow edge. Prediction: Sunrisers Eastern Cape to win a close final.
PC vs SEC Head to Head (Last 7)
| SEC Won | 03 |
| PC Won | 04 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
PC vs BH Teams Preview (Top Players to Watch)
Pretoria Capitals
The Capitals’ season is a story of incredible resilience, transforming from strugglers to finalists. Their batting is powered by the in-form Sherfane Rutherford (317 runs) and Dewald Brevis, who has two fifties in his last three games. Their bowling, led by skipper Keshav Maharaj, has become disciplined and potent. They carry the momentum and belief from their Qualifier 1 win.
PC Probable Playing XI:
Shai Hope (WK), Bryce Parsons, Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Jordan Cox, Roston Chase, Keshav Maharaj (C), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters.
Top Player to Watch: Dewald Brevis & Lizaad Williams.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
The two-time champions are a tournament juggernaut, reaching their fourth straight final. They are a balanced and settled unit. Their batting is deep, featuring the league’s leading run-scorer Quinton de Kock (347 runs) and explosive youngsters like James Coles. Their bowling attack, with Anrich Nortje and spin options, is versatile and experienced.
SEC Probable Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow, Jordan Hermann, Matthew Breetzke, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs (C), James Coles, Cameron Green, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla.
Top Player to Watch: Quinton de Kock & James Coles.
PC vs SEC Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at Newlands, Cape Town, offers good bounce and carry, aiding batters who can trust the pace. The average first-innings score this SA20 season has been around 160. Seamers get movement, especially with the strong breeze forecast. Conditions typically improve for batting under lights.
The weather in Cape Town will be sunny and pleasant with temperatures around 21°C. No rain is expected, but a strong breeze (around 26 km/h) will be a factor throughout the day.
PC vs SEC Toss Prediction
Given the trend at Newlands where teams bowling first have won three of the last five matches, and considering that the surface gets better for batting under lights, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.
PC vs SEC Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock, Shai Hope
- Batters: Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke
- All-rounders: Marco Jansen, James Coles
- Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams
Pro Tip: Always check your fantasy team after the playing 11 is announced. It usually happens about half an hour before the match starts. So, after 8:30 PM (IST), review the playing 11 and compare it with your fantasy team to make sure everything matches.
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