The Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape rivalry in the SA20 League has quickly grown into one of the most competitive match-ups in South African franchise cricket. With Sunrisers Eastern Cape emerging as a dominant force and Paarl Royals showcasing flashes of brilliance, their encounters have produced thrilling finishes, impactful individual performances, and strong venue-based trends. A detailed analysis of head-to-head records, batting milestones, and bowling performances provides valuable insight into how these teams match up.
Overall Head-to-Head Record (T20)
Matches Played
Paarl Royals Won
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won
No Result
Tied
7
2
5
0
0
Sunrisers Eastern Cape clearly hold the upper hand, winning over 70% of the encounters.
Highest Totals – Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape T20s
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Innings
Venue
Result
Match Date
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
208/4
20.0
10.40
1st
Paarl
Won
2 Feb 2024
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
177/2
19.2
9.15
2nd
Centurion
Won
6 Feb 2025
Paarl Royals
176/1
18.4
9.42
2nd
Paarl
Won
11 Jan 2025
Paarl Royals
175/4
20.0
8.75
1st
Centurion
Lost
6 Feb 2025
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
175/5
20.0
8.75
1st
Paarl
Lost
11 Jan 2025
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
165/5
19.5
8.31
2nd
Gqeberha
Won
4 Feb 2024
Lowest Totals – Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape T20s
