Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals Preview & Prediction | 2026 SA20 | League Stage

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Less than a week since being embarrassed by Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Paarl Royals meet the two-time SA20 champions in Gqeberha, this time hunting for revenge.

Date & time:

Venue: Dafabet St George's Park, Gqeberha, South Africa

Weather: Cloudy but dry with a moderate breeze and temperatures in the mid-twenties.

How to watch: UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / USA – Willow TV

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals prediction

After conceding 186 runs for the loss of just four wickets in their previous encounter with Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Paarl Royals collapsed in embarrassing fashion on their own ground, bowled out for a record-low 49 by Sunrisers in what was the second heaviest defeat in SA20 history, the margin being 137 runs. The Royals are out for retribution but that looks a formidable task away to an ominous-looking Sunrisers side.

Tristan Stubbs must be thoroughly enjoying his first taste as captain. His side have won both their first two games, recording bonus points on each occasion and taking all 20 wickets available to them. The batting looks great, the bowling has been stellar and this time look every-inch potential champions so far. Don’t expect another walloping similar to what we saw in Paarl but it would be a surprise if Sunrisers weren’t triumphant against the Royals once again.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals tip: Sunrisers Eastern Cape to win