SA20 2025-26: Why did David Miller miss SEC vs PR Qualifier 2 clash?
David Miller played a massive role in Paarl Royals reaching the playoffs of the SA20 2025-26.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) and Paarl Royals (PR) are squaring off in the Qualifier 2 of SA20 2025-26. The SEC vs PR encounter is underway at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on January 23 (Friday). It will be a do for die clash for both teams as the winner of the match will book a berth in final against Pretoria Capitals.
In all important SEC vs PR clash, Paarl Royals are without their captain Miller. The South African star played a massive role in his team reaching the playoffs of the tournament, leading from the front with bat.
Miller slammed 196 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 148.48 to with one half-century. With his leadership as well, he was spot on as he took some bold decisions, which paid off.
SA20 2025-26: Why did David Miller miss SEC vs PR Qualifier 2 clash?
With SEC vs PR Qualifier 2 clash underway, many have been wondering as to why David Miller is not playing. The reason behind that has been his groin injury, which he suffered while fielding in the league stage clash against Joburg Super Kings. He left the field in the first innings and subsequently did not arrive to bat in the second innings.
He also missed the Eliminator clash and is expected to play no further role in the SA20 2025-26. In his absence, Dan Lawrence has been given the responsibility to lead the side.
SEC vs PR playing XI’s for Qualifier 2
Paarl Royals (Playing XI): Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kyle Verreynne(w), Rubin Hermann, Dan Lawrence(c), Sikandar Raza, Rovman Powell, Asa Tribe, Bjorn Fortuin, Hardus Viljoen, Ottneil Baartman, Nqobani Mokoena
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs(c), Marco Jansen, James Coles, Chris Green, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla
Why did David Miller miss SA20 2025-26 Qualifier 2?
Miller missed SA20 2025-26 Qualifier 2 due to groin injury.
When will SA20 2025-26 final take place?
SA20 2025-26 final will take place on January 25, 2026.
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