The SA20 League 2025 opening match between MI Cape Town and Durban Super Giants is scheduled for Friday in Newlands, Cape Town. MI Cape Town will arrive in SA20 2025-26 with momentum from last season. They finished strongly, accumulating 16 points from six matches and placing high in the standings. They showed resilience and depth throughout the campaign.

On the other hand, the Durban Super Giants enter the SA20 2025-26 opener with a blend of experience and firepower. Quinton de Kock, Kane Williamson, and Matthew Breetzke, along with aggressive finishers, are among the T20 heavyweights in their lineup.

Also Read: SA20 2025-26 Match 1: MICT vs DSG head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

MICT vs DSG Match Details

• Match: MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants, 1st Match

• Date: 26th December 2025

• Time: 9.00 PM IST

• Venue: Newlands, Cape Town 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

MICT vs DSG Weather Report

MICT vs DSG Pitch Report

Cape Town's Newlands ground typically provides a balanced T20 surface with early support for pacers and spinners, and eventually turns into a track that is friendly to batters as the innings progresses.

Top Batters to Watch – MICT vs DSG

• Kane Williamson (DSG): 2575 runs in T20I 

• Devon Conway (DSG): 1675 runs in T20I 

• Aiden Markram (DSG): 1577 runs in T20I 

Top Bowlers to Watch – MICT vs DSG

• Rashid Khan (MICT): 182 wickets in T20I 

• Mohammad Amir (MICT): 58 wickets in T20I 

• Kagiso Rabada (MICT): 77 wickets in T20I 

MICT vs DSG Recent Form

MICT vs DSG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If DSG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 155–165

• Match Result: MICT to win

Scenario 2: If MICT Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 170–180

• Match Result: MICT to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

MICT vs DSG Predicted Playing XIs

MI Cape Town

Rashid Khan (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis, Reeza Hendricks, Sediqullah Atal, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Noor Ahmad, Trent Boult

Durban Super Giants 

Quinton de Kock (wk), Kane Williamson, Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen, Jon-Jon Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj (c), Noor Ahmad, Chris Woakes, Prenelan Subrayen, Naveen-ul-Haq.

MICT vs DSG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that MI Cape Town will win the SA20 League 2025. Rashid Khan, Rassie van der Dussen and Dewald Brevis will be key players to watch out for.

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