Joburg Super Kings host Pretoria Capitals at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 17 January 2026, with the match scheduled to start at 17:30 local time. This is Match 28 of 30 in the SA20 League, and it carries major implications for the top-two race, with both sides still in strong playoff positions.
Outright Betting Update – Click Here to Bet
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (2.45) remain clear favourites in the outright market following their bonus-point win in Match 24.
Paarl Royals (2.60) continue to apply pressure in second place, while Pretoria Capitals are priced at 6.75, drifting after their heavy defeat on Thursday.
Joburg Super Kings have drifted to 8.50 after their mauling by SEC in Match 24.
Outright prices as supplied, ahead of Match 26.
Match 28 Preview
Joburg Super Kings are fourth on the table with 17 points from eight matches and victory here will send them into the playoffs irrespective of what DSG do in Match 27. Their most recent completed match was Match 24, where they were comprehensively beaten by Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 61 runs at St George’s Park. Chasing 179, JSK were bowled out for 117, despite contributions from the middle order, as they failed to recover from early pressure.
On the bowling front stand-in captain Ferreira was the pick with 2/25 off his 4 overs and Vince was top bat with 30 off 23.
Pretoria Capitals sit third on the log with 20 points from eight matches and they are assured of a playoff spot. Their last completed match was Match 25, where they lost to Paarl Royals by 6 wickets at Centurion. Batting first, the Capitals were dismissed for 127, with Sherfane Rutherford scoring 29 off 20. They fought hard to defend a modest total and Williams with 2/28 in 3 overs was the top wicket taker but in the end the total was just too low.
Head-to-Head (This Season)
One completed meeting this season:
- Match 2: Joburg Super Kings beat Pretoria Capitals by 22 runs at Centurion Park.
Match Odds – Click Here to Bet
Joburg Super Kings: 2.00
Pretoria Capitals: 1.87
Suggested Bets
Joburg Super Kings to Win @ 2.00
Both of these sides are struggling towards the back end and are showing signs of wear and tear with injured players. JSK may well have to win this to qualify (they will have another chance on Monday) and that may give them the edge. This could well be as close a game as the betting suggests.
Top Pretoria Capitals Wicket Taker – Gideon Peters @ 4.50
Peters has been excellent since getting his chance with 8 wickets in 4 matches. He bowls with plenty of fire and should find the Wanderers track to his liking.
Player of the Match – James Vince @10.00
Vince has been brilliant since getting his 1st start and he has scored 197 runs in just 4 innings. A stylish batsman he has the temperament to bat through the innings while maintaining a high strike rate.
Prices correct at the time of writing and subject to change.
