Boland Park, Paarl Pitch Report For PR Vs MICT SA20 2025 Match

Boland Park pitch report [Source: @MazherArshad/X.Com]

The matches are coming thick and fast in the SA20 2025 as the 9th match of the tournament will feature the Paarl Royals up against MI Cape Town at the Boland Park, Paarl. It is the reverse fixture of match number 6, where MI Cape Town prevailed by 33 runs in a one-sided contest.

The Royals will be up for revenge as the two teams will collide at the Boland Park in a riveting battle. Talking about the points table, the MI Cape Town are riding high and are sitting at the top of the table.

Meanwhile, Royals are at the fourth place and a win here could push them towards the second spot. Before the game commences, we take a look at the Boland Park pitch and how will it affect the outcome of the game.

Boland Park Stats And Records In SA20 2025

Boland Park Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The only match at this venue took place between Paarl Royals and the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Interestingly, it was a high-scoring encounter as the defending champions, Sunrisers posted 175 and the target was chased down with utmost ease as the Royals won the game by 9 wickets.

The wicket was a batting paradise as the stroke-makers found it easy to score runs. The pitch had something for the pacer early on, but as the game progressed, it became a lot easier to bat. Expect similar conditions when Royals clash with MI Cape Town.

With not many matches taking place at this venue, the surface has been fresh and will be good for batting in the second match as well.

Players To Watch Out For At Boland Park Stadium

Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Lhuan dre Pretorius came out of the syllabus in the last match and struck a magnificent 97 to seal the win for the Royals. He was at his imperial best as the batter tore apart the Sunrisers bowling attack and made a mockery of them. Expect something similar as he would enjoy batting on this pitch.

Ryan Rickelton

Ryan Rickelton failed Vs the Royals in the last match and couldn't do much, however, on a wicket which suits the batters, expect the Proteas opener to fire all guns blazing. He has the game to trouble any opposition and the flat nature of the wicket will help him to get some runs.

Bjorn Fortuin

The South African pacer was exceptional against MI Cape Town in the last match. He picked up 1 for 24 in 4 overs and tightened the screws on the scoring rate. Expect something similar to happen as the bowler has the skills to trouble the best in the business, even on flat tracks.

(Apart from these names, the likes of Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller can also fire all guns blazing at this venue).