Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals Preview & Prediction | 2026 SA20 | Qualifier 2

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Less than 24 hours will have passed since their eliminator win before Paarl Royals are back out on the field, this time in Johannesburg against Sunrisers Eastern Cape for a place in the final

Date & time:

Venue: DP World Wanderers, Johannesburg, South Africa

Weather: Cloudy but dry with high temperatures of 26c.

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

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals prediction

As well as Paarl Royals played against Joburg Super Kings in the eliminator, winning by 36 runs after registering 210/5 in their innings, it’s asking a lot of Paarl Royals to replicate their performance levels, especially with the ball and in the field following a turnaround of less than 24 hours which has seen them travel from Centurion to Johannesburg.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape have a second chance to reach yet another SA20 final after the back-to-back champions were beaten by Pretoria in the first qualifier. They’ve had a day’s extra rest to reflect on what they did wrong in that game and what needs cleaning up ahead of this one whether it be strategy or skill.

Having played 11 games (including two washouts), Sunrisers are yet to lose back-to-back matches, a testament to their character and how they respond to adversity. They are up against a potentially overcooked opponent here and an S20 final without them involved is hard to see. Back Tristan Stubbs to guide his side to the final in this, his first season as captain.

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