SA20 2025-26 Match 13: MICT vs PR head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The MI Cape Town (MICT) will face the Paarl Royals (PR) in Match 13 of SA20 2025-26 at Newlands, Cape Town, on Sunday, January 4. 

The MI Cape Town are still searching for their first win of the season. They have suffered close losses against Paarl Royals and Durban Super Giants, along with a heavy 85-run defeat to Pretoria Capitals. One of their matches was also washed out due to rain. Despite the poor results, MICT have shown promise with the bat and will be hoping to put together a complete performance at their home ground.

The Paarl Royals have had an up-and-down season so far. They have beaten MI Cape Town in a thrilling one-run game and also registered a comfortable five-wicket win against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. But they also suffered a massive 137-run defeat against the same team. They have been inconsistent, but they can be good in close games.

MICT vs PR: Pitch Report

The Newlands pitch has been good to bat on, particularly in the second half of the match. There is some early movement that the fast bowlers could get, but after that, once the batters are set, it becomes easier to score. High scores are expected in this match, as totals over 220 have already been seen this season.

MICT vs PR Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 8
• MI Cape Town Won: 5
• Paarl Royals Won: 3
  

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MICT vs PR: Predicted Playing XIs

MI Cape Town (MICT):

Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Jason Smith, Jacques Snyman, Tom Moores, George Linde, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Dane Piedt

Paarl Royals (PR):

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Asa Tribe, Rubin Hermann, Kyle Verreynne (wk), David Miller (c), Sikandar Raza, Delano Potgieter, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman