Boland Park sets the stage for Match 19 of SA20 2025-26 on January 10, 2026, with the Paarl Royals (PR) hosting the Pretoria Capitals (PC) in what’s shaping up as a big game for both sides. The Royals have won three on the bounce and sit third on the table, though their last match got called off due to lightning. Their net run rate of -1.070 is the main issue right now. The Capitals are right behind them in fourth with a -0.223 net run rate, but they’re coming in hot after beating the Durban Super Giants last time out. Win here and Pretoria could jump above Paarl, so there’s plenty at stake. Let’s break down with expert analysis, pitch report, head-to-head records, playing XI, betting insights, and our PR vs PC SA20 19th Match Prediction. Who will win today’s match?
Team Performance
Paarl Royals – Team Preview & Performance
The Paarl Royals have bounced back brilliantly after losing their opening match, stringing together three consecutive wins to get their season on track. Their momentum was interrupted when their most recent fixture was abandoned due to lightning and poor weather conditions, forcing both teams to share the points. Despite the strong run, the Royals are currently sitting in third position with a net run rate of -1.070, which needs improvement. They’ll be looking to secure another victory in their upcoming match to not only boost their position on the table but also work on getting that net run rate into positive territory. The form is there, now it’s about maintaining consistency and building on what’s been a solid comeback.
Pretoria Capitals – Team Preview & Performance
The Pretoria Capitals have shown mixed form this season, but they bounced back strongly in their last match against the Durban Super Giants. The batters put on an absolute show, with Shai Hope playing a match-winning knock of 119 off just 69 balls—a truly fantastic innings that set up a big total. The bowlers backed it up perfectly, restricting DSG to fall 15 runs short in the chase and sealing a crucial victory. The Capitals are currently fourth on the points table with a net run rate of -0.223, just behind the Paarl Royals. Another win here would not only boost their campaign but could see them leapfrog the Royals in the standings. They’ll be keen to build on that momentum from the last game and put together another complete performance.
PR vs PC | 19th Match | SA20 2025-26
Series: SA20 2025-26
Date: 10/01/2026
Time: 1:00 PM LOCAL, 11:00 AM GMT, 4:30 PM IST
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
Streaming: Jio Hotstar and Star Sports Network
PR vs PC Today’s Match Weather Condition:
- Temperature: 25.2°C
- Humidity: 61%
- Rain: 50% Rain of chance
- Wind direction: SW
- Wind speed: 16.9KPH
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PR vs PC Today’s Match Pitch Report & Condition
Boland Park in Paarl offers a balanced, batting-friendly pitch where a score of 160-170 is considered competitive. The dry surface tends to help the spinners more as the match goes on, with the ball gripping and turning later in the innings. While the ground has historically been pretty even for both sides, recent SA20 matches here have gone the way of teams chasing, so winning the toss could be crucial for the match between Paarl Royals and Pretoria Capitals on January 10, 2026. The weather forecast looks good—clear skies and warm conditions expected throughout.
PR vs PC – SA20 Head-to-Head Records
Total matches played: 7
Paarl Royals won: 5
Pretoria Capitals won: 2
Tie / No Result: 0
First-Ever SA20 Match
Date: January 22, 2023
Venue: Boland Park
Result: Paarl Royals won by 6 wickets
Most Recent SA20 Match
Date: January 25, 2025
Venue: Boland Park
Result: Paarl Royals won by 11 runs
Player of the Match: Joe Root
PR vs PC – Probable Playing XI (SA20 19th Match 2026)
Paarl Royals Playing XI:
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Asa Tribe, Rubin Hermann, Dan Lawrence, David Miller (c), Delano Potgieter, Sikandar Raza, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman.
Pretoria Capitals Playing XI:
Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope (wk), Jordan Cox, Wihan Lubbe, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Keshav Maharaj (c), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters.
SA20 betting Insights for PR vs PC SA20 19th Match 2026
- Who will win the toss Today: PR win the toss and elect to Bowl first.
- Top Batter Performance: David Miller
- Top Bowler Performance: Nqobani Mokoena
- Today’s Match betting tips: Team Chasing are safe bet to play today’s SA20 19th match 2026.
SA20 match Prediction: Team Chasing are favourites to win today’s SA20 19th Match 2026
Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals | SA20 19th Match Prediction
Scenario 1
Who will win today’s toss: PR wins the toss and opt to bowl first
PC scores: 160–170
Who will win today’s match: PR to win today’s SA20 19th match 2025
Scenario 2
Who will win today’s toss: PC wins the toss and opt to bowl first
PR scores: 170–175
Who will win today’s match: PC to win today’s SA20 19th Match 2025




