Durban
Kingsmead
133
43
20
Eastern Cape
SEC
170/7 (20.0)
Eastern Cape chose to BAT
Capitals
PC
172/3 (18.3)
Capitals won by 7 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)
PC vs SEC Qualifier 1, SA20 2026: Who Will Reach the Final? Live Streaming, Pitch Report & Fantasy Preview

Published on Jan 20, 2026

PC vs SEC Qualifier 1, SA20 2026: Who Will Reach the Final? Live Streaming, Pitch Report & Fantasy Preview

The road to the SA20 2026 Final begins in Durban as Qualifier 1 brings a high-stakes clash between Pretoria Capitals (PC) and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) at the iconic Kingsmead Stadium. The stakes couldn’t be higher — the winner of this match will book a direct spot in the SA20 Final, while the loser gets another chance via Qualifier 2. With pace-friendly conditions, in-form stars like Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, Sherfane Rutherford, and Anrich Nortje, this contest promises intense drama and fantasy fireworks.

Match Details

  • Match: Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape – Qualifier 1
  • Tournament: SA20 2026
  • Date: 21 January 2026
  • Time: 9:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM Local Time
  • Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

  • Live Streaming (India): JioHotstar App & Website
  • Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
  • South Africa: SuperSport
  • Other Regions: Official SA20 digital partners

Weather Report – Durban

  • Temperature: Around 26°C
  • Conditions: Humid, partly cloudy
  • Rain: No major threat
  • Key Factor: Humidity + lights = early swing for pacers

Durban’s coastal weather often helps fast bowlers early, especially under lights.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats – Kingsmead, Durban

Kingsmead remains one of the most pace-dominated venues in SA20.

  • Average 1st Innings Score: 146
  • Pacers’ Wickets (Last 5 Matches): 43
  • Spinners’ Wickets: 17

Pitch Insight

This is not a batting paradise. The ball moves early, bounce is sharp, and batters must work hard for runs. Teams often prefer chasing, but totals around 150–160 are competitive in knockouts.

Team Form & Head-to-Head

Pretoria Capitals (PC)

  • Recent Form: Mixed but resilient
  • Strength: Middle order batting & pace attack
  • Key Trend: Depend heavily on Rutherford & seamers

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC)

  • Recent Form: Strong and balanced
  • Strength: Top-order stability + elite fast bowlers
  • Edge: Better suited to Kingsmead conditions

Overall Outlook: SEC look more complete on paper, especially for Durban.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • Pretoria Capitals: No fresh injury concerns reported
  • Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Full-strength squad available
  • Doubtful Players: None confirmed as of now

Probable Playing XI (One-Line Format)

Pretoria Capitals: Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Dewald Brevis, Wihan Lubbe, James Neesham, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters, Tymal Mills, Lizaad Williams

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs, James Coles, Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, Lutho Sipamla, Bjorn Fortuin

Key Players to Watch

  • Marco Jansen (SEC): Bounce + late hitting = fantasy gold
  • Quinton de Kock (SEC): Safest run scorer, loves pace
  • Sherfane Rutherford (PC): Crisis man against moving ball
  • Anrich Nortje (SEC): Death-over wicket machine
  • Keshav Maharaj (PC): Local expert, controls middle overs

Fantasy Picks (Optional)

Small League Picks

  • Quinton de Kock
  • Marco Jansen
  • Sherfane Rutherford

Mega League Differentials

  • James Coles
  • Gideon Peters
  • Anrich Nortje

Match Prediction / Outlook

Given Kingsmead’s pace-heavy nature and knockout pressure, Sunrisers Eastern Cape start as slight favorites. Their bowling attack is tailor-made for Durban, and their top order is more stable. However, if Pretoria’s middle order survives the new ball, this could turn into a thriller.

Prediction: ➡️ Sunrisers Eastern Cape to win Qualifier 1 and reach the SA20 Final, but expect a tight, low-to-medium scoring contest.

Disclaimer

This article is based on recent form, pitch data, and expected playing conditions. Fantasy sports involve financial risk and depend on toss, final playing XI, and in-match variables. Please play responsibly and make informed decisions.

SA20 PC vs SEC players T20 past performance, current series performance, fantasy points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceFantasy SelectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Tristan StubbsSECWKâś…166RHB1474633968033.62142.9212383OB24111.630.98.9420.702/6108833.9271103025522.471.261.4212383000
Lungi NgidiPCBOWLâś…175RHB4025103136.8679.2309RFM1712203.421.728.315.775/3934942.73845744.41055.851.242.041612080
Anrich NortjeSECBOWLâś…170RHB5327216258.3105.88024RF1672133.722.697.8317.364/743874.6597814751172.812.143.88âś…6520480
Shai HopePCWKâś…194RHB19022514410630.61129.2130616000-106961.8556264033.3177.328.6611143715018
Sherfane RutherfordPCBATâś…250LHB2234943768625.14139.8918582RFM31171.832.529.732014/24808100.4803317475769.7610.9811.69204000
Quinton de KockSECWKâś…439LHB425311232214031.27139.13901751000-376896.2770328062.5184.1531.1510.72âś…10453308
Dewald BrevisPCBATâś…135RHB12513324016228.92153.7716443LB24182.121.277.4317.102/1968950.9458194055.6474.324.456.29âś…215513900
Jonny BairstowSECWKâś…217RHB20232515311430.31137.5932680RM000-129856.4451205037.5263.098.029.31âś…3948200
Marco JansenSECALLâś…139RHB882911627119.69138.496149LF1371603.625.778.3218.565/3071876608761087.5784.5311.9913.361514190
Keshav MaharajPCBOWLâś…213RHB104468144514.03105.44096SLA2031843.627.837.0723.614/1565957.952145944.4857.711.512.81âś…4830790
Lizaad WilliamsPCBOWLâś…96LHB291793177.7580.8607RMF921173.321.318.1215.734/1322756.73974971.4936.350.851.412130-10
Roston ChasePCALLâś…139RHB1152624289027.28126.2615292OB115952.925.067.132103/1244455.822348250645.211.743.06âś…7510470
James ColesSECALLâś…65RHB551212067728.04147.976152SLA53442.828.58.3220.524/12333112336894100931.81.612.2313373300
Lewis GregorySECALLâś…258RHB2055631397621.06139.9410381RMF2242142.8268.8317.665/24113733.923740428.6612.880.550.75âś…11392330
Jordan CoxPCWKâś…178RHB16533404513930.64140.1522502000-127424.2972900512.681.071.08194000
Chris GreenSECALLâś…279RHB1906820825017.06137.881226OB2762513.426.447.1722.175/32156112912903100833.21.452.24âś…9471420
Matthew BreetzkeSECBATâś…141RHB1331235499429.33132.9226465000-54848.9391201037.5357.132.894.04187300
Connor EsterhuizenPCBATâś…39RHB3467266925.92126.04390000-22934.9314144033.3328.581.181.81âś…8483608
Jordan HermannSECBATâś…70LHB6510173010631.45120.05112083019.330-28854.5436212050449.21.953.07âś…5696100
Senuran MuthusamySECALLâś…94LHB812412266221.5112.475124SLA8072321.566.5519.724/124185040049501040.971.222.17178040
Bryce ParsonsPCALLâś…45LHB40474910220.8126.3297SLA24142.627.646.2226.603/2216558.429260480243.962.733.53âś…1226901240
Gideon PetersPCBOWLâś…18RHB5516788.8801RF17253.518.87.9814.103/233574.637319601120.080.570.822210-30
Completed matches of Pretoria Capitals
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
27 Dec - 04:30 PMCenturionJoburg Super KingsJSKPretoria CapitalsPC168/6 (20.0)146/9 (20.0) Super Kings won by 22 runs
29 Dec - 09:00 PMGqeberhaSunrisers Eastern CapeSECPretoria CapitalsPC188/6 (20.0)140/10 (18.0) Sunrisers won by 48 runs
31 Dec - 09:00 PMCape TownPretoria CapitalsPCMI Cape TownMICT220/5 (20.0)135/10 (14.2) Capitals won by 85 runs
05 Jan - 09:00 PMCenturionPretoria CapitalsPCSunrisers Eastern CapeSEC176/7 (20.0)177/0 (14.2) Match yet to begin
07 Jan - 09:00 PMDurbanPretoria CapitalsPCDurban's Super GiantsDSG201/4 (20.0)186/10 (19.4) Capitals won by 15 runs
10 Jan - 04:30 PMPaarlPretoria CapitalsPCPaarl RoyalsPR138/9 (20.0)117/6 (20.0) Capitals won by 21 runs
12 Jan - 09:00 PMCenturionPretoria CapitalsPCMI Cape TownMICT185/6 (20.0)132/7 (20.0) Capitals won by 53 runs
15 Jan - 09:00 PMCenturionPretoria CapitalsPCPaarl RoyalsPR127/10 (19.1)128/4 (15.1) Royals won by 6 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
17 Jan - 09:00 PMJohannesburgPretoria CapitalsPCJoburg Super KingsJSK143/6 (20.0)122/8 (20.0) Capitals won by 21 runs
21 Jan - 09:00 PMDurbanSunrisers Eastern CapeSECPretoria CapitalsPC170/7 (20.0)172/3 (18.3) Capitals won by 7 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)
25 Jan - 07:00 PMCape TownPretoria CapitalsPCSunrisers Eastern CapeSEC158/7 (20.0)162/4 (19.2) Sunrisers won by 6 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
27 Dec - 09:00 PMPaarlSunrisers Eastern CapeSECPaarl RoyalsPR186/4 (20.0)49/10 (11.5) Sunrisers won by 137 runs
29 Dec - 09:00 PMGqeberhaSunrisers Eastern CapeSECPretoria CapitalsPC188/6 (20.0)140/10 (18.0) Sunrisers won by 48 runs
31 Dec - 04:30 PMGqeberhaSunrisers Eastern CapeSECPaarl RoyalsPR149/10 (20.0)150/5 (19.4) Royals won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
05 Jan - 09:00 PMCenturionPretoria CapitalsPCSunrisers Eastern CapeSEC176/7 (20.0)177/0 (14.2) Match yet to begin
09 Jan - 09:00 PMDurbanSunrisers Eastern CapeSECDurban's Super GiantsDSG Match abandoned without a ball bowled
11 Jan - 07:00 PMGqeberhaSunrisers Eastern CapeSECDurban's Super GiantsDSG158/5 (20.0)162/8 (19.3) Super Giants won by 2 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
14 Jan - 09:00 PMGqeberhaSunrisers Eastern CapeSECJoburg Super KingsJSK178/5 (20.0)117/10 (18.1) Sunrisers won by 61 runs
16 Jan - 09:00 PMCape TownSunrisers Eastern CapeSECMI Cape TownMICT139/9 (20.0)140/7 (19.2) MI Cape Town won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
18 Jan - 07:00 PMGqeberhaMI Cape TownMICTSunrisers Eastern CapeSEC148/6 (20.0)149/3 (19.5) Sunrisers won by 7 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
21 Jan - 09:00 PMDurbanSunrisers Eastern CapeSECPretoria CapitalsPC170/7 (20.0)172/3 (18.3) Capitals won by 7 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)
23 Jan - 09:00 PMJohannesburgPaarl RoyalsPRSunrisers Eastern CapeSEC114/7 (20.0)117/3 (11.4) Sunrisers won by 7 wickets (with 50 balls remaining)
25 Jan - 07:00 PMCape TownPretoria CapitalsPCSunrisers Eastern CapeSEC158/7 (20.0)162/4 (19.2) Sunrisers won by 6 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Kingsmead
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
30 Dec - 09:00 PMDurban's Super GiantsDSGJoburg Super KingsJSK86/10 (17.1)88/4 (12.2) Super Kings won by 6 wickets (with 46 balls remaining)
07 Jan - 09:00 PMPretoria CapitalsPCDurban's Super GiantsDSG201/4 (20.0)186/10 (19.4) Capitals won by 15 runs
09 Jan - 09:00 PMSunrisers Eastern CapeSECDurban's Super GiantsDSG Match abandoned without a ball bowled
17 Jan - 04:30 PMDurban's Super GiantsDSGPaarl RoyalsPR189/7 (20.0)131/9 (20.0) Super Giants won by 58 runs
21 Jan - 09:00 PMSunrisers Eastern CapeSECPretoria CapitalsPC170/7 (20.0)172/3 (18.3) Capitals won by 7 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)
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