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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 

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. 

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MICT vs DSG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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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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