SA20 2023 match preview: Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Joburg Super Kings

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

What's the match?

Sunrisers Eastern Cape host Joburg Super Kings in the next match of the SA20 in 2023.

When is it taking place?

The start of play is scheduled for 5.30pm local time (3.30pm GMT) on Saturday, January 21.

Where is the match being played?

The game will be staged at St George's Park in Gqeberha.

Who's got the form?

Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been the surprise package of the SA20, particularly after losing their first two games.

They recruited a batch of smaller-name overseas players and pinned their hopes on Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs. And while that didn't immediately pay off, both have come to the fore in three successive wins.

Joburg Super Kings would kill for that form; they have struggled almost without exception to put partnerships together and have generally relied on individual brilliance. Faf du Plessis' half century against Pretoria Capitals was one such knock, but his side were still bowled out inside 16 overs.

^{Sunrisers have won three in a row [Sportzpics/CSA/SA20]}

What's the key match-up?

The key for Joburg is to find a way of keeping wickets intact rather than the gradual collapses that have left them short.

Donovan Ferreira is a key player in their ranks; he has already smashed an unbeaten 82 from the middle order in this competition to announce his potential, but Super Kings need more consistency from him.

Du Plessis aside, Reeza Hendricks is having a poor tournament, as is Kyle Verreynne, and Lewis Gregory is yet to impact a game as an overseas allrounder.

What's the weather forecast?

A smattering of cloud but mostly sunny, with temperatures hitting around 26 degrees Celsius at the start of play on Saturday.

What is the team news?

Tom Abell has left Sunrisers but otherwise it would be a surprise to see many changes from a side on a roll, though Jordan Cox's lack of runs could see his position come under threat.

Joburg have to work out a winning formula, with Janneman Malan left out against Pretoria. He could return, perhaps at Hendricks' expense. Aaron Phangiso has had his bowling action reported but is free to continue playing for the time being.

What are the squads?

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Tom Abell, Marques Ackerman, Ottniel Baartman, Brydon Carse, Mason Crane, Jordan Cox, Junaid Dawood, Sarel Erwee, James Fuller, Aya Gqamane, Marco Jansen, Jordan Hermann, Sisanda Magala, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Adam Rossington, Jon-Jon Smuts, Roelof van der Merwe

Joburg Super Kings: Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Faf du Plessis (c), 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

^{Faf du Plessis needs his teammates to find some form [Sportzpics/CSA/SA20]}

What are the possible starting XIs?

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Adam Rossington, Jordan Hermann, Sarel Erwee, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Jordan Cox, Marco Jansen, Aya Gqamane, Roelof van der Merwe, Brydon Carse, Sisanda Magala

Joburg Super Kings: Janneman Malan, Faf du Plessis, Reeza Hendricks, Leus du Plooy, Kyle Verreynne, Donovan Ferreira, George Garton, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Alzarri Joseph, Aaron Phangiso

What are the odds?

Betway can barely separate these two, with 5/6 available on the away win for Joburg Super Kings and 10/11 for a Sunrisers Eastern Cape success.

What's the prediction?

Sunrisers are on a roll, and they will be confident of continuing that run.

Are tickets available?

Tickets are available for between 60 rand (£3) and 170 rand (£7.50), and can be bought through Ticketpro.

Where can I watch the game?

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.