MI Cape Town is set to take on Pretoria Capitals in the 30th league-stage match of the ongoing SA20 tournament. The highly anticipated showdown will take place at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.
Under the leadership of Rashid Khan, MICT has been dominant from the start, securing a playoff spot and topping the standings with six wins in nine games. In contrast, Pretoria Capitals have struggled, managing just two victories in their nine outings.
As the Capitals gear up for a must-win encounter against the in-form MI Cape Town, let’s take a look at how the pitch at Newlands is expected to play during the match.
Newlands Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The Newlands pitch in SA20 2025 has largely favored batters, with an average run rate of 8.33, highlighting its suitability for stroke play. While the new ball may assist seamers with some movement, the overall pace and bounce make it an ideal batting surface.
Spinners haven’t found much assistance here, as the track offers true pace and carry rather than significant turn. As a result, batting conditions are expected to improve as the game progresses. Additionally, with three out of four matches at this venue being won by chasing teams, the toss-winning captain is likely to opt for bowling first.
Newlands Cricket Ground Stats in T20I
| Total Matches | 38 |
| Matches won batting first | 15 |
| Matches won bowling first | 21 |
| Average 1st innings score | 151 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 138 |
| Highest total recorded | 213/5 (20 Ovs) – ENGW vs PAKW |
| Lowest total recorded | 95/10 (16.3 Ovs) – IREW vs PAKW |
| Highest score chased | 192/1 (17.4 Ovs) – ENG vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 119/3 (20 Ovs) – RSAW vs WIW |
