Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2023 SA20
Paarl Royals will host Joburg Super Kings in match four of the SA20 in 2023.
Start of play is scheduled for 1.30pm local time (11.30am GMT) on Friday, January 13.
The game will be staged in Paarl at Boland Park.
Paarl Royals have already played their first game of the 2023 SA20, losing to MI Cape Town after an impressive return to action for England seamer Jofra Archer, who took three Paarl wickets. Paarl have a stacked batting lineup with the likes of Jos Buttler, Eoin Morgan, David Miller, and Jason Roy. Despite the talent in their ranks, their batting failed last time out as they only managed 142 from their 20 overs.
Buttler and Miller showed some form with the bat. Buttler scored 51 at a strike rate over 120 while Miller was the only other noticeable contribution, with 42 at a strike rate over 135.
Joburg Super Kings will be full of confidence going into their second game after seeing their opponents already fail. Joburg are owned by the same owners of the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Faf du Plesssis is the star man and captains Super Kings. Joburg were victorious in their first game of the SA20, as Donovan Ferreira stole the show with 82 not out off just 40 balls in a 16-run win over Durban Super Giants.
Donovan Ferreira was in fine form against Durban Super Giants [Sportzpics/CSA/SA20]
Jos Buttler versus West Indies quick Alzarri Joseph promises to be an intriguing battle. The two will face off at the top of the innings with Buttler sure to open the batting once again, while Joseph has the speed and skill to keep the World Cup winner awkward in the opening powerplay.
Joseph has 84 wickets in 69 T20 matches at an average of just under 24. Buttler averages just shy of 35 in T20 cricket at a strike rate of 145.22.
A dry day is expected in Paarl, where temperatures could touch 29 degrees Celsius at the start of play.
After their loss in their first game the Royals will be looking for a response from their side. This could see some changes occur on the bowling front as they struggled to make an impact last time out. Super Kings will have no need to change their side after such a dominant performance last time out.
Paarl Royals: Ferisco Adams, Corbin Bosch, Jos Buttler, Bjorn Fortuin, Evan Jones, Wihan Lubbe, Imraan Manack, David Miller, Eoin Morgan, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Jason Roy, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ramon Simmonds, Mitchell van Buuren, Dane Vilas, Codi Yusuf
Joburg Super Kings: Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, Donovan Ferreira, George Garton, Lewis Gregory, Reeza Hendricks, Alzarri Joseph, Janneman Malan, Aaron Phangiso, Neil Brand, Romario Shepherd, Malusi Siboto, Maheesh Theekshana, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams
*Squads are for the whole SA20 and not specific to this match
Jos Buttler leads Paarl Royals [Sportzpics/CSA/SA20]
Paarl Royals: Wihan Lubbe, Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, Dane Vilas, David Miller, Eoin Morgan, Ferisco Adams, Imaad Fortuin, Codi Yusuf, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ramon Simmonds
Joburg Super Kings: Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis, Kyle Verreyne, Lewis Gregory, Donovan Ferreira, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, George Garton, Aaron Phangiso, Malusi Siboto
Betway have Joburg Super Kings the outsiders at 19/20 for the win. Paarl Royals are narrow favourites at 4/5.
The strength of the Paarl batting line up surely can't falter again. Despite the quality of the Super Kings' performance in their first outing, back Paarl to right their wrongs and put in a performance of real intent.
Tickets are available from 60 rand for children (£3), and 80 rand for adults through Ticketpro. Prices range up to 120 rand (£6) for the most expensive enclosures.
Sky Sports has the UK rights to SA20 matches for five years, and the games will be spread across Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix.
In India, Sports18 and Jio Cinema will broadcast and stream all the matches.
SuperSport will carry the games to South Africa and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa.
In Australia, you'll need to go to Foxtel for full coverage.
The Cricketer will carry match reports from every game.
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