The stage is set for an exhilarating encounter as the Paarl Royals gear up to face the formidable Pretoria Capitals in the opening match of the SA20 2024 season. Boland Park in Paarl will witness the clash of titans on January 12, and cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat.
Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals – playing XI
Paarl Royals (Playing XI):
- Jos Buttler (w)
- Jason Roy
- Wihan Lubbe
- David Miller (c)
- Mitchell Van Buuren
- Andile Phehlukwayo
- Fabian Allen
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Lungi Ngidi
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Obed McCoy
Pretoria Capitals (Playing XI):
- Philip Salt (w)
- Will Jacks
- Theunis de Bruyn
- Rilee Rossouw
- Colin Ingram
- James Neesham (c)
- Corbin Bosch
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Eathan Bosch
- Adil Rashid
- Daryn Dupavillon
Toss Update: Pretoria Capitals have won the toss and have opted to field.
The Paarl Royals, led by David Miller, will kick off their SA20 campaign with a home game against last season’s finalists, the Pretoria Capitals. The Capitals, having dominated the previous edition, are eager to go one step further this season. In a twist of fate, the Royals had their campaign cut short last season with a loss to the Capitals in the semi-finals. Both teams, having retained their core players and strengthened their squads in the auctions, are hungry for a strong start to the second season.
Key Match-Up:
The clash promises an intense battle between two power-packed line-ups. The Royals, featuring the likes of Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, and David Miller, will aim to showcase their batting prowess against the Capitals’ formidable bowling attack led by Adil Rashid and Daryn Dupavillon.
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