Joburg Super Kings host Paarl Royals in the 17th match of SA20 2025-26 at The Wanderers Stadium on January 8, 2026. Both teams sit near the top of the points table, with JSK in second place after three wins in five games and Paarl Royals showing strong recent form including three straight victories.
Joburg Super Kings hold second position with 15 points from five matches, featuring wins like a Super Over triumph against Durban’s Super Giants and a 28-run victory earlier. Paarl Royals rank third with four matches played and recent successes, including a five-wicket win and Lhuan-dre Pretorius‘ explosive 98. JSK seeks a rebound after a recent loss, while PR aims to extend their winning streak.
JSK vs PR, SA20 2025-26: Match Details
- Date and Time: January 8 (Thursday); 4:30 pm IST / 11:00 am GMT / 1:00 pm LOCAL
- Venue: 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
The Wanderers Stadium has earned its reputation as a batter-friendly venue, thanks to its high altitude and lightning-quick outfield that help the ball fly off the bat. The pitch generally provides even bounce, encouraging free-flowing stroke play, although the iconic bullring can offer sharp bounce and a hint of lateral movement for pacers in the early overs. Recent SA20 matches here have regularly produced totals above 180, making big scores commonplace. While the surface tends to stay reliable across both innings, history suggests teams prefer to bowl first, as chasing becomes slightly more comfortable under lights once the early seam movement fades. Captains winning the toss are therefore expected to opt for bowling first to take advantage of any early moisture on offer.
Squads
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 Subrayen, Daniel Worrall, Wiaan Mulder, Duan Jansen, Dian Forrester, Steve Stolk, Janco Smit, Neil Timmers, Jarren Bacher
Paarl Royals: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Asa Tribe, David Miller (c), Sikandar Raza, Delano Potgieter, Rubin Hermann, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman, Vishen Halambage, Dan Lawrence, Hardus Viljoen, Gudakesh Motie, Okuhle Cele, Nqabayomzi Peter, Eshan Malinga, Thomas Rew, Keagan Lion Cachet
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JSK vs PR, SA20 2025-26: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Joburg Super Kings wins the toss and bowls first
- Paarl Royals’ powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Paarl Royals’ total score: 170-185
Case 2:
- Paarl Royals wins the toss and bowls first
- Joburg Super Kings’ powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Joburg Super Kings’ total score: 175-195
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
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