In the SA20 2024 eliminator, Paarl Royals (PR) will face Joburg Super Kings (JSK) on Wednesday, February 7, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The Royals secured third place in the standings with five wins and five losses in 10 matches, while the Super Kings finished fourth, winning three out of their 10 matches.
In their recent match against Sunrisers Eastern Cape, the Royals chose to bat after winning the toss, setting a target of 160 runs by scoring 159/7 in 20 overs. Jos Buttler top-scored with 38 runs off 22 balls. However, Eastern Cape successfully chased down the target in 19.5 overs with five wickets in hand.
Meanwhile, the Super Kings opted to bowl first against Durban Super Giants in their last encounter. The Super Giants posted a formidable total of 203/6, powered by half-centuries from JJ Smuts and Wiaan Mulder. Lizaad Williams stood out with the ball, claiming three wickets for 47 runs in four overs. Despite a strong response from Faf du Plessis and Leus du Plooy, it was Donovan Ferreira’s six on the penultimate delivery that secured victory for the Super Kings.
PR vs JSK SA20 2024: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg Pitch Report
The pitch at The Wanderers Stadium is expected to favor the batsmen in this match. Over the last five matches at this venue, the average first innings total has been 172 runs. Given the conditions, the team winning the toss might opt to bowl first.
PR vs JSK SA20 2024: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg T20 Records and Stats
The Wanderers Stadium, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, has hosted a total of 33 T20 International matches from October 21, 2005, to December 14, 2023. It is also known as the New Wanderers Stadium.
In terms of home advantage, the home side has won 14 matches (42.42%), while touring teams have won 11 matches (33.33%). Matches involving neutral teams have resulted in 8 wins (24.24%).
When it comes to batting preference, the trend is evenly split, with both teams batting first and second having almost equal success rates. Teams batting first have won 16 matches (48.48%), while those batting second have won 17 matches (51.52%).
Surprisingly, teams winning the toss have not had a significant advantage, with 13 matches (39.39%) won by teams winning the toss and 20 matches (60.61%) won by teams losing the toss.
There have been no tied matches or matches with no result at this venue. The highest individual innings record belongs to F du Plessis from South Africa, who scored 119 runs against West Indies on January 11, 2015. The best bowling performance is by Kuldeep Yadav from India, who took 5/17 against South Africa on December 14, 2023.
The highest team innings record stands at 260/6 by Sri Lanka against Kenya on September 14, 2007, while the lowest team innings is 83 runs by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on September 18, 2007. The highest successful run chase achieved at this venue is 236/6 by West Indies against South Africa on January 11, 2015.
On average, there have been 25.19 runs scored per wicket and 8.67 runs per over at this stadium. The average first innings score is 174 runs.
Also read: PR vs JSK Head to Head SA20 Records & Stats- SA20 2024 Today Match
| City | Johannesburg | ||
| Country | South Africa | ||
| Also or previously Known as | New Wanderers Stadium | ||
| First T20 Match | 21/10/2005 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 14/12/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 33 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 14 (42.42%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 11 (33.33%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 8 (24.24%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 16 (48.48%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 17 (51.52%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 13 (39.39%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 20 (60.61%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 119 | F du Plessis (South Africa) | 11/01/2015 v West Indies |
| Best Bowling | 5/17 | Kuldeep Yadav (India) | 14/12/2023 v South Africa |
| Highest Team Innings | 260/6 (Sri Lanka) | 14/09/2007 v Kenya | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 83 (Bangladesh) | 18/09/2007 v Sri Lanka | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 236/6 (West Indies) | 11/01/2015 v South Africa | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 25.19 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.67 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 174 | ||