Pretoria Capitals 2025 – Captain, Coach, Squad and Schedule
Pretoria Capitals, a T20 cricket team in the SA20 league 2025, takes its name from the capital city of South Africa, Pretoria. The franchise is closely affiliated with the Delhi Capitals in the IPL. Wayne Parnell, a prominent South African fast bowler, has been chosen to lead the Pretoria Capitals in this tournament.
Adhering to the league’s regulations, the team is allowed to sign 5 pre-designated South African players, 3 international players, 1 South African international player, and 1 uncapped South African player. Rile Russow, a renowned South African international batsman, is a key player in the squad, earning favoritism from cricket experts for his dangerous batting skills. The team’s coaching responsibilities are entrusted to the experienced Jonathan Trott.
Pretoria Capitals, established in 2022, competes in the SA20 league and is based in Pretoria, South Africa. The team plays its home matches at the Centurion Park Cricket ground and is proudly coached by Graham Ford. The ownership of this franchise rests with the JSW Group, showcasing a commitment to promoting and nurturing cricket talent in South Africa.
Owner of Pretoria Capitals:
Parth Jindal is the owner of Pretoria Capitals in this SA 20 tournament. He is the chief executive of Jsw group. He is also co founder of Delhi Capitals , a cricket franchise of Indian Premier League.
Sponsor of Pretoria Capitals:
JSW group is decided as a principal sponsor of Pretoria Capitals in the first season of SA20
Radio Partner:
In this category, the South African radio station, Jacaranda FM, has been designated as the radio partner
Title and Official Partners:
Along with the aforementioned brands, the team has also roped in Dafabet and Vision11 as the title and official partners.
Coaching Staff of Pretoria Capitals:
Jonathan Trott an experienced cricket coach is appointed as a head coach of Pretoria Capitals. He is already served as a head coach of South Africa , Srikanka and of Ireland international cricket team for short tenure.
Moreover, Protese international all rounder Jacques Kalis will also be a part of coaching squad.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jonathan Trott |
| Assistant coach | Jacques Kallis |
| Assistant coach | Dale Benkenstein |
Team Identity of Pretoria Capitals:
The logo of SA 20 franchise Pretoria Capitals is as similar as that of cricket franchise Delhi Capitals having logo in which dark blue is base colour. A shield like structure with the Parliament building on the top of logo.
Captain of Pretoria Capitals:
The South African international fast bowler Wayne Parnell is the captain of Pretoria Capitals.
Squad of Pretoria Capitals:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marques Ackerman | Batter |
| Eathan Bosch | Bowler |
| Daryn Dupavillon | Bowler |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Will Jacks | Allrounder |
| Evin Lewis | Batter |
| Keagan Lion-Cachet (Rookie) | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Liam Livingstone (Wildcard) | Allrounder |
| Senuran Muthusamy | Allrounder |
| Jimmy Neesham | Allrounder |
| Anrich Nortje | Bowler |
| Wayne Parnell (Captain) | Allrounder |
| Migael Pretorius | Bowler |
| Rilee Rossouw | Batter |
| Kyle Simmonds | Allrounder |
| Will Smeed | Batter |
| Steve Stolk | Batter |
| Tiaan van Vuuren | Allrounder |
| Kyle Verreynne | Wicketkeeper-batter |
Team Schedule of Pretoria Capitals:
- Friday, 10 January 2025
- Teams: Durban’s Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals
- Time: 17:30 (SAST)
- Venue: Durban
- Sunday, 12 January 2025
- Teams: Pretoria Capitals vs Durban’s Super Giants
- Time: 15:30 (SAST)
- Venue: Centurion
- Tuesday, 14 January 2025
- Teams: Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Time: 13:00 (SAST)
- Venue: Centurion
- Thursday, 16 January 2025
- Teams: Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals
- Time: 17:30 (SAST)
- Venue: Johannesburg
- Saturday, 18 January 2025
- Teams: Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals
- Time: 13:00 (SAST)
- Venue: Centurion
- Wednesday, 22 January 2025
- Teams: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals
- Time: 17:30 (SAST)
- Venue: Gqeberha
- Saturday, 25 January 2025
- Teams: Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals
- Time: 13:00 (SAST)
- Venue: Paarl
- Tuesday, 28 January 2025
- Teams: Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings
- Time: 17:30 (SAST)
- Venue: Centurion
- Friday, 31 January 2025
- Teams: Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town
- Time: 17:30 (SAST)
- Venue: Centurion
- Sunday, 2 February 2025
- Teams: MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals
- Time: 15:30 (SAST)
- Venue: Cape Town
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FAQs:
Who is the owner of Pretoria Capitals?
Parth Jindal is the official owner of Pretoria Capitals.
How many matches Pretoria Capitals will play?
10 Matches will play in second season of SA20.Â
What is the name of head coach of Pretoria Capitals?Â
Graham ford is appoited as the head coach.
What is Wayne Parnell’s leadership style?
Wayne Parnell is known for his calm demeanor, strategic decision-making, and ability to inspire his teammates on and off the field.
Who are the key players in the Pretoria Capitals squad for 2025?
Some key players include Wayne Parnell (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Will Jacks, Jimmy Neesham, Anrich Nortje, and Rilee Rossouw.
Conclusion:
In summary, the Pretoria Capitals 2025 season is shaping up to be an exciting journey for both the players and fans. Led by the experienced Wayne Parnell and guided by the tactical brilliance of Jonathan Trott, the team boasts a balanced squad featuring international stars, promising rookies, and seasoned players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Anrich Nortje, and Liam Livingstone. With a packed schedule of 10 league matches, starting from 10 January 2025, the team is set to showcase thrilling performances at their home ground in Centurion and across South Africa. The stage is set for the Pretoria Capitals to aim for the championship with a perfect blend of skill, strategy, and team spirit!
