The SA20 2025 is heating up, and fans are in for a treat as MI Cape Town (MICT) lock horns with Paarl Royals (PR) in Match 6 at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. This encounter promises to be a cracker, with two formidable sides eager to make a statement early in the tournament. With MI Cape Town looking to bounce back from a rain-affected loss and Paarl Royals riding high after a dominant win on the back of Lhuan-dre Pretorius’ superb show.
Match Details: MICT vs PR: MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals
- Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM Local Time
- Venue: Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
- Live Broadcast:, Star Sports Network
- Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar,
Pitch Report: Newlands, Cape Town
The pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The fast bowlers are likely to get early swing under lights, but the surface tends to settle down, favoring batters as the game progresses. Spinners can also play a role, especially in the middle overs, when the ball starts to grip.
The average first-innings score at Newlands is 157 runs, but teams will aim for 180 or more to set a competitive total. Historically, teams chasing have performed better due to the dew factor, which makes it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball in the second innings.
Pace vs Spin at Newlands, Cape Town (in SA20)
| Type | Balls | Wickets | Economy Rate | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 1633 | 93 | 8.45 | 17.5 |
| Spinners | 963 | 48 | 7.53 | 20 |
Weather Report: Cape Town
The weather in Cape Town is expected to be partly sunny, with temperatures around 20°C. There’s little to no chance of rain, ensuring a full 40-over match. However, strong winds and high humidity levels are expected, which could affect the swing bowlers early on.
MI Cape Town: Hungry to Get Back on Track
MI Cape Town (MICT) started their SA20 2025 campaign with a bang, registering a massive 97-run victory over defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape. But their momentum was halted by a rain-affected defeat to the Joburg Super Kings, leaving them desperate to get back on track. The team is led by Rashid Khan, one of the best T20 players in the world, and boasts a star-studded lineup that includes Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, and Trent Boult. One of the big talking points will be Dewald Brevis, who has already shown glimpses of his explosive batting at the top of the order. Known as “Baby AB”, Brevis is a fan favourite and capable of changing the game in a few overs.
MI Cape Town Playing XI
- Reeza Hendricks
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Ryan Rickelton(w)
- Dewald Brevis
- Colin Ingram
- Delano Potgieter
- Rashid Khan (c)
- George Linde
- Corbin Bosch
- Trent Boult
- Kagiso Rabada
Paarl Royals (PR) Team Preview
Paarl Royals have started their SA20 2025 campaign in style, registering a comprehensive nine-wicket win over the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. David Miller leads a well-balanced squad, with Joe Root and Mujeeb Ur Rahman standing out in their first match. Joe Root has been rock-solid at the top of the order, providing stability and anchoring the innings, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been exceptional with the ball, making life difficult for opposition batters in the middle overs.
Probable Playing XI for PR:
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Joe Root
- Mitchell van Buuren
- Sam Hain
- David Miller (c)
- Dinesh Karthik (wk)
- Dayyaan Galiem
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Kwena Maphaka
- Lungi Ngidi
Head-to-Head Record: MICT vs PR
- Matches Played: 4
- MI Cape Town Wins: 3
- Paarl Royals Wins: 1
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Where to Watch MICT vs PR Live?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and can also be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
