SEC vs PC Dream11 Prediction, SA20 2025: Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) face off against Pretoria Capitals (PC) in Match 17 of the SA20 2025 season. Scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, the match will commence at 9:00 PM IST at the iconic St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
Both teams are entering this fixture with varying fortunes and will aim for a decisive win to bolster their playoff aspirations.

The Sunrisers have revived their campaign after a sluggish start, winning their last two matches comprehensively. Meanwhile, the Pretoria Capitals, plagued by rain interruptions, have yet to find consistency this season, with their bowling unit underperforming.
Here’s a detailed preview and the Dream11 fantasy tips for this exciting clash.
Fixture: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM IST
Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
The pitch at St George’s Park usually offers a good balance between bat and ball. While early movement is likely for pacers with the new ball, spinners will come into play as the match progresses. The previous game here was low-scoring, with bowlers dominating. The average first-innings score is around 140–150, making toss decisions crucial. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first.
The weather in Gqeberha is expected to remain clear throughout the match. Temperatures will hover between 23°C and 24°C, with no rain forecast. Dew is unlikely to be a significant factor.
SEC have bounced back after a disastrous start, winning two consecutive matches with dominant performances. Marco Jansen has emerged as a crucial all-rounder, contributing with both bat and ball. Skipper Aiden Markram and batter David Bedingham have shown glimpses of form, while the bowling attack led by Richard Gleeson and Ottneil Baartman has been exceptional.
The Capitals have struggled with consistency, winning just one of their five matches so far. Their batting line-up, led by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Will Jacks, has been prolific in patches, but the bowling unit has failed to defend totals. Spinner Senuran Muthusamy has been their standout performer with the ball, while skipper Rilee Rossouw will aim to lead from the front in this crucial tie.
Marco Jansen (SEC): A versatile all-rounder who has contributed with wickets and valuable runs.
Richard Gleeson (SEC): The leading wicket-taker for SEC, known for his accuracy and control.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (PC): A hard-hitting opener capable of giving explosive starts.
Will Jacks (PC): An impactful all-rounder with the ability to turn games with bat and ball.
SEC are likely to retain their winning combination, with Aiden Markram leading the side. For the Capitals, Will Smeed may retain his spot after an impressive debut, while their bowling department could see minor tweaks to address recent concerns.
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kyle Verreynne
Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Zak Crawley
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, James Neesham
Bowlers: Richard Gleeson, Migael Pretorius
Captain Choices: Marco Jansen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Vice-Captain Choices: Liam Dawson, Will Jacks
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: David Bedingham, Zak Crawley, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (c), Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson
Pretoria Capitals: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Will Jacks, Will Smeed, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Rilee Rossouw (c), Marques Ackerman, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, Tiaan van Vuuren
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Aiden Markram, Zak Crawley, Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Liam Dawson, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Craig Overton, David Bedingham, Daniel Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Okuhle Cele, Simon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson, Caleb Seleka, Andile Simelane, Beyers Swanepoel, Roelof van der Merwe
Pretoria Capitals: Wayne Parnell, Marques Ackerman, Evin Lewis, Steve Stolk, Tiaan van Vuuren, Rilee Rossouw, Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Senuran Muthusamy, James Neesham, Kyle Simmonds, Migael Pretorius, Keagan Lion Cachet, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kyle Verreynne, Anrich Nortje, Daryn Dupavillon, Eathan Bosch