Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings Prediction & Match Preview – SA20 24th Match
Match summary
Our preview of Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings in SA20 at St George’s Park: pitch, weather, conditions and expected scores for the game.
Match details
| Match | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings, 24th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | SA20 2025-26 |
| Date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 3:30 pm GMT / 5:30 pm local |
| Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
| Toss pick | Joburg Super Kings |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Sunrisers Eastern Cape host Joburg Super Kings in the 24th match of SA20 2025-26 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. The fixture is scheduled for the early evening local time.
The Sunrisers’ squad includes Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje and Adam Milne. Joburg Super Kings are led by Faf du Plessis and also have James Vince, Donovan Ferreira, Akeal Hosein, Wiaan Mulder and Imran Tahir in their squad.
St George’s Park often starts well for batters but slows as the game goes on. Seamers may get movement with the new ball, the longer square boundaries reward timing over power, and spinners become more effective once the surface grips. Matches here are often decided by middle-overs control rather than powerplay hitting alone.
St George’s Park offers a balanced surface. Fast bowlers can find movement and bounce early, particularly under cloud or with a fresh ball. The pitch then flattens, helping batters build partnerships through the middle overs. Spinners may find some help later, though turn is rarely dramatic, and teams winning the toss often choose to bat first.
Around 5:30 pm local time it should be warm and pleasant at roughly 26 °C, with partly cloudy skies, light to moderate breezes and little chance of rain.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–175 | – |
| Second innings | 145–170 | – |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Our preview gives Sunrisers Eastern Cape the nod because they play at their home ground in Gqeberha.
Toss pick: Joburg Super Kings
FAQ
Where is Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings being played?
The 24th match of SA20 2025-26 is at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on 14 January 2026.
Who do we pick to win?
Our preview picks Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who are at home.
What kind of total is competitive?
Totals of roughly 155–175 are expected to be competitive, with the chasing side facing pressure above 155.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings that we covered.