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Joburg Super Kings (JSK) will take on Pretoria Capitals (PC) in Match 28 on the SA20 2025-26 at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on Saturday, January 17. Given that both teams have set their sights firmly on ending in the playoffs, this fixture has a lot of qualification stakes with only a few matches left in the league.

 

Joburg Super Kings (JSK)

 

Currently placed fourth in the standings, JSK has 17 points from 8 matches, including 3 wins, 3 losses, and 2 no-results. Their net run rate of -0.120 indicates that their games mostly go down to the wire. In spite of the inconsistency, they are still in the playoffs race and need to finish strong, especially as the teams below them are closing in with points.

 

Pretoria Capitals (PC)

 

Pretoria sits 3rd with 20 points from 9 matches, as they have 4 wins, 4 losses, and 1 no result. Their net run rate of +0.097 indicates competition through the tournament. Pretoria has had an uneven season, yet a number of individual highlights-mostly of batting-have kept them in contention for the top-two finish.

 

JSK vs PC Match Details

 

JSK vs PC SA20 Match Details
Match	Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals 28th Match
Date and Time	Saturday, January 17; 9:00 p.m. IST
Venue	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV-Star Sports 2 & Sports 18; Livestream-JioHotstar

 

JSK vs PC Pitch Report

 

The Wanderers has boasted good batting surfaces throughout the season, coming on well for stroke play through the line with little help to bowlers apart from early movement, making new-ball wickets crucial. In case the bowling conditions remain constant, here is expecting a high-scoring contest.

 

JSK vs PC Weather Report

 

The evening's weather, which is most likely to be partly cloudy across some parts of the area, could also experience some thunderstorm activities. Temperatures are expected to hover around 18°C with 81% humidity and a 55% chance of precipitation, which may somehow affect play. Dew and reduced visibility (around 7 km) may aid batting later in the evening, provided that rain stays away.

 

JSK vs PC Head-to-Head Records

 

JSK vs PC head-to-head (in T20s)
Match Played	7
Won by Joburg Super Kings	3
Won by Pretoria Capitals	2
Tied	0
No Result	2

 

JSK vs PC 28th SA20 Probable XI

 

• Joburg Super Kings: James Vince, Matthew De Villiers, Donovan Ferreira (c), Rivaldo Moonsamy (wk), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Wiaan Mulder, Dian Forrester, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Nandre Burger, Imran Tahir

 

• Pretoria Capitals: Connor Esterhuizen, Shai Hope (wk), Wihan Lubbe, Jordan Cox, Dewald Brevis, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Keshav Maharaj (c), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters

 

Players To Watch Out For In the JSK vs PC 28th SA20 Match

 

• Richard Gleeson | JSK: Richard Gleeson has been in fine form with the ball, picking nine wickets in five games at an average of 19.33, and a strike rate of 11.44. The 38-year-old England speedster has excelled with the new ball and would be a vital cog early in the innings.

 

• Shai Hope | PC: Shai Hope started strong this season but has, as of late, dropped off in returns as he has registered 260 runs in eight innings at a 37.14 average. Hope is the whiteball captain for the West Indies side, and it will be his experience and calmness that brings Pretoria value in such a crucial contest.

 

JSK vs PC Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the last three T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bat once and bowl twice.

 

Advantages of bowling First on This Pitch

 

• In last 33 men's T20 matches played at this venue so far, the team batting first has recorded 14 victories, while the team chasing has won in 14 matches. However, considering the conditions, the toss winning team should prefer to bowl first.

 

JSK vs PC Today's Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: JSK (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 45-50
• PC Total: 165-185
• Match Winner: Pretoria Capitals

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: PC (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-45
• JSK Total: 160-180
• Match Winner: Pretoria Capitals

 

Who will win today's JSK vs PC 28th SA20 T20 match?

 

Both teams are evenly matched against each other, but Pretoria Capitals have a slight advantage based on their general runs-producing output and better overall balance this season. If their top order is in good form and if the weather remains clear, PC appears better placed to grab some valuable points and take a step closer in the top-two race.