SA20 2025: MICT vs DSG Dream11 Prediction 01st Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI
SA20 2025: MICT vs DSG Dream11 team Predictions for Today - Read 01st Match H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report, and who will win today's match between MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants
MICT vs DSG Match Preview
The 4th edition of the SA T20 League (SA20) 2025-26 begins with MI Cape Town playing against Durban Super Giants in the season opener. MI Cape Town will be bolstered by their outstanding performance last year, when they finished first in the 2025 rankings with 16 points from six games and pushed for the top spot. Their consistency in batting and bowling provided them a competitive advantage, culminating in a convincing 7-wicket victory over the Durban Super Giants in January 2025. Despite the setback, the Durban Super Giants have historically fared well against MI Cape Town, having won four of their five SA20 head-to-head games prior to 2025, including emphatic victories like a 36-run win over MI in Cape Town.
MICT vs DSG Match Details
MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants – 01st Match, SA20 2025
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Date & Time: 26th December 2025 at 09:00 PM IST
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
MICT vs DSG Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 209 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 195 |
| Win% batting 1st | 54 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 46 |
MICT vs DSG Pitch Report
The ground often provides a balanced T20 surface with early assistance for both pacers and spinners, gradually transitioning into a favorable track for batters as the innings progress. Boundaries are easily reachable in the speedy outfield, and squads with strong power games can produce impressive totals.
MICT vs DSG Weather Report
The weather forecast predicts sunny sky and mild temperatures, ideal for continuous T20 action.
MICT vs DSG Last Five Matches
| MICT ( MI Cape Town ) |
W W W W
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| DSG ( Durban Super Giants ) |
W L L L L
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MICT vs DSG Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | DSG Won | MICT Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
MICT vs DSG Probable Playing XIs:
MI Cape Town Probable Playing XIs
Rashid Khan (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis, Reeza Hendricks, Nicolas Pooran, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Noor Ahmad, Trent Boult
Durban Super Giants Probable Playing XIs
Jos Buttler (wk), Kane Williamson, Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen, JJ Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj (c), Noor Ahmad, Kwena Maphaka, Gerald Coetzee, Naveen-ul-Haq
Topmost Picks for MICT vs DSG Dream11 Prediction:
Top Picks – Durban Super Giants
- Heinrich Klaasen – Heinrich Klaasen is the team's best run-scorer, with 1008 runs in 33 matches at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 172.89.
- Noor Ahmad – Noor Ahmad took the most wickets for the Durban Super Giants in the last SA20 tournament, with 13 scalps.
Top Picks – MI Cape Town
- Ryan Rickelton – Ryan Rickelton is the team's best run-scorer, with 1012 runs in 25 matches at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 162.70.
- Kagiso Rabada – Kagiso Rabada was MI Cape Town's best wicket scorer in the last SA20 tournament, with 12 scalps.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MICT vs DSG Dream11 Team:
Heinrich Klaasen, Jos Buttler(C), Nicolas Pooran(VC), Rassie van der Dussen, Kane Williamson, Aiden Markram, Kwena Maphaka, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Rashid Khan
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain – Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton
Vice-captain – Nicolas Pooran, Heinrich Klaasen
Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler
MICT vs DSG Probable Winners:
The opening match between MI Cape Town and Durban Super Giants promises to be an intriguing clash of opposing head-to-head trends. MI's strong 2025 performance, which included a dominant 7-wicket victory against DSG, swung momentum in their favor. Their ability to pursue under duress and defend totals in all conditions makes them favourites in this match. Durban Super Giants have a strong squad with experienced hitters and excellent bowlers like Noor Ahmad. However, consistency has proven less reliable than MI's balanced approach. On balance, MI Cape Town are the slight favourites to win, but the Super Giants possess the firepower to make this a difficult season opener. Considering the team combination, MI Cape Town is expected to win this match.
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