SUNE vs PRC SA20 2024: St George’s Park, Gqeberha Pitch Report, T20 Records & Stats
In the ongoing SA20 2024, Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SUNE) and Pretoria Capitals (PRC) are poised to clash in Match 15 on Monday, January 22, at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. Sunrisers enter the fixture with a boost, having secured a five-wicket victory over Durban in their previous encounter. Currently holding the third spot on the points table, they’ve notched two wins from four matches, accumulating ten points.
On the flip side, Pretoria Capitals enter the game following a six-wicket loss to Joburg Super Kings. Occupying the last spot on the points table, they possess one win from four matches, totaling four points. Under the leadership of Wayne Parnell, the Capitals aim to rebound, striving for a victory to ascend in the points table standings.
SUNE vs PRC SA20 2024: St George’s Park, Gqeberha Pitch Report
In the venue’s recent five matches, teams batting second emerged victorious in three encounters. The average first innings score stands at 174, with the highest successfully chased target being 154/5. Considering this track record, captains winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling first.
SUNE vs PRC SA20 2024: St George’s Park, Gqeberha T20 Records & Stats
| City | Port Elizabeth | ||
| Country | South Africa | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Crusaders Ground, Sahara Oval | ||
| First T20 Match | 16/12/2007 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 12/12/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 4 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 3 (75.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 1 (25.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 (40.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 2 (40.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 4 (80.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 70 | Q de Kock (South Africa) | 23/02/2020 v Australia |
| Best Bowling | 4/9 | D W Steyn (South Africa) | 16/12/2007 v West Indies |
| Highest Team Innings | 180/7 (India) | 12/12/2023 v South Africa | |
| Lowest Team Innings | No completed innings | ||
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 154/5 (South Africa) | 12/12/2023 v India | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 21.62 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.94 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 115 | ||
St. George’s Park, situated in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and previously known as Crusaders Ground and Sahara Oval, has been hosting T20 International matches since December 16, 2007, until its last recorded match on December 12, 2023. In the four matches played at this venue, the home side has dominated, securing victory in 75% of the contests.
Teams batting first and second share an equal success rate, each winning 40% of the matches. Remarkably, the team winning the toss has triumphed in all instances, boasting an 80% success rate.
Noteworthy individual performances include Quinton de Kock’s innings of 70 against Australia on February 23, 2020, and Dale Steyn’s impressive bowling figures of 4/9 against West Indies on December 16, 2007.
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The highest team innings recorded at St. George’s Park is 180/7, achieved by India on December 12, 2023, against South Africa. The highest successful run chase stands at 154/5, accomplished by South Africa against India on the same date.
As for averages, the venue sees an average runs per wicket of 21.62, an average runs per over of 7.94, and an average score of 115 when batting first. St. George’s Park stands as a venue with a rich T20 International history, characterized by competitive matches and notable individual performances.