Joburg Super Kings will clash with Pretoria Capitals in the 13th match of the SA20 2024 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on January 20. Joburg Super Kings are not performing at their best as they have failed to secure any victories so far and are at the bottom of the rankings. On the other hand, Pretoria Capitals have emerged victorious in one game and are positioned fifth in the standings.
In their recent showdown, Joburg Super Kings faced off against Paarl Royals, where they won the toss and chose to bat. The Kings displayed a lackluster performance, struggling to execute effective play with both the bat and ball. Although Leus du Plooy delivered an impressive innings, scoring 71 runs, the team could only manage to reach a total of 134. The Royals swiftly recovered from an early wicket, achieving a second wicket partnership that totaled 87 runs, ultimately leading them to a comfortable seven-wicket victory with around six overs to spare.
Pretoria Capitals encountered Durban’s Super Giants in their recent match, winning the toss and opting to bat. Capitals put up an aggressive performance, forming a 75-run opening partnership within 5 overs. Despite losing wickets throughout their innings, they maintained a high scoring rate and concluded their innings with a total of 204 runs. The Giants made a decent start in their chase but struggled to match the required scoring rate. Although they accelerated towards the end, their efforts proved to be insufficient, falling 17 runs short of the target.
