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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. 

MICT vs DSG Last Five Matches

MICT vs DSG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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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.

MICT vs DSG FAQ

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.

MICT vs DSG Match FAQs

The SA20 2025-26 season is going to be thrilling, with an opening match between MI Cape Town (MICT) and Durban's Super Giants (DSG) on Friday, December 26, at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.

MI Cape Town head into the tournament as defending champions and will be keen to get off to a winning start. Under the leadership of Rashid Khan, there is much depth to each department in the team. A nice mix of experienced international stars and local talent makes MICT keen on continuing their dominance from last season.

Durban’s Super Giants, on the other hand, will be led by Aiden Markram this season. They finished at the bottom of the table last year and will be keen to turn things around. With several quality players added to their squad, DSG will look to start the new season on a positive note and forget their poor run from the previous edition.

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

• Matches Played: 6
• MI Cape Town Won: 1
• Durban’s Super Giants Won: 4
• No Result / Tied: 1

MICT vs DSG: Pitch Report

The Newlands pitch usually assists the bowlers early in the game, thereby making it difficult to bat initially. The conditions get better under the lights, however, and chasing teams had better success here.

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MICT vs DSG: Predicted Playing XIs

MI Cape Town (MICT):

Ryan Rickelton (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Nicholas Pooran, Rassie van der Dussen, Karim Janat, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Rashid Khan (C), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Dane Piedt

Durban’s Super Giants (DSG):

Aiden Markram (C), Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), David Wiese, Gerald Coetzee, Eathan Bosch, Kwena Maphaka, Noor Ahmad, Simon Harmer

MICT vs DSG Match Preview

When the two teams met on Tuesday, only 11 overs were feasible in Durban before the skies opened and rain forced the game to be called off. As a result, both locker rooms will have a sense of 'unfinished business' as they prepare for Saturday's match. Although the Super Giants are at the bottom of the table, they're only two points behind the top four, so they still have plenty of time to make the playoffs and extend their season.

MICT vs DSG Match Details 

MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants – 20th Match, SA20

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Date & Time: 25th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

MICT vs DSG Venue Stats

MICT vs DSG Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

MICT vs DSG Weather Report

The climate in Durban will be clear and breezy, with little chance of rain. 

MICT vs DSG Last Five Matches

MICT vs DSG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah Named Vice-Captain for Champions Trophy: Shubman Gill as Standby

MICT vs DSG Probable Playing XIs:

MI Cape Town Probable Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Matthew Breetzke, Kane Williamson, Quinton de Kock (wk), JJ Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj (c), Junior Dala, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad

Topmost Picks for MICT vs DSG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – MI Cape Town

• Rassie van der Dussen – Rassie van der Dussen scored an excellent half-century in the previous match and looks in fine touch.
• Kagiso Rabada –  Rabada is a top-class performer and took 2/22 in his last appearance in Cape Town.

Top Picks – Durban Super Giants

• Matthew Breetzke – He has an average of 45.86 in the league and has scored 215 runs in his 5 innings against MI Cape Town.
• Noor Ahmad –  Noor Ahmad took nine wickets in 11 games at an economy of 7.61 for Durban Super Giants in SA20 last year.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MICT vs DSG Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Jonny Bairstow, Faf du Plessis, Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, Delano Potgieter, George Linde(C), Donovan Ferreira(VC), David Wiese, Imran Tahir, Rashid Khan

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MICT vs DSG Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Jonny Bairstow, Faf du Plessis(VC), Rassie van der Dussen(C), Dewald Brevis, Delano Potgieter, George Linde, Donovan Ferreira, David Wiese, Imran Tahir, Rashid Khan

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – George Linde, Rassie van der Dussen

Vice-captain – Donovan Ferreira, Faf du Plessis

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

MICT vs DSG Probable Winners:

Durban Super Giants were beaten by 28 and 58 runs at Kingsmead this season, and we anticipate MI Cape Town to prove too strong to overcome on Tuesday. Although MI has yet to win back-to-back matches this season, Durban Super Giants are extremely low on confidence, and we anticipate a one-sided contest. Considering the team combination, MI Cape Town is expected to win this match.

MI are doing well with the ball and are keeping themselves close to the top spots on the table. Durban though after a good win to start the season has feathered away a touch with some inconsistent performances.

MICT vs DSG Match Details

Date: January 25th, 2025

Time:  9:00 PM IST

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

MICT vs DSG Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

MICT vs DSG Pitch Report

The Newlands track looks pretty balanced with batting second a better choice.

MICT vs DSG Predicted Playing XI

MICT Playing XI

Rassie Van Der Dusson, Ryan Rickleton, Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brewis, Delano Potgeier, Azmatullah Omarzai, George Linde, Thomas Kaber, Rashid Khan, Nuwan Thushara, Trent Boult

DSG Playing XI

Bryce Parsons, Matthew Breetzke, Kane Williamson, Quinton De Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Chris Woakes, Keshav Maharaj, Naveen Ul Haq, Noor Ahmad  

MICT vs DSG Key Players

Ryan Rickleton

Rickleton has been turning things to gold in each format. He is batting really well and is fresh off a strong Test match as well.

Noor Ahmad

Noor Ahmad was the one to start the fall in the previous game getting past batters with ease. He is looking dangerous with tracks giving him good bounce and is slowly reaching his potential.

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MICT vs DSG Match Tips

MI has the momentum with Durban coming off a struggling win in their previous game and struggling to find the right balance with their bowling as well.

Match Prediction: MI Cape Town Will Win the Match

MICT vs DSG Match Preview

Based on past events, Durban's Super Giants should breeze through this match, but based on the league table, MI Cape Town will have an easy time! It will be interesting to see if history or the table provides the most insight into this day-night battle in Durban at Kingsmead. We are halfway through the 2025 SA20 season for the two teams Super Giants and MI, who have each played five games. That additionally implies that the Super Giants have plenty of time to climb the table, while MI may still fall. When the teams last met in January of 2024, the Super Giants won by 36 runs, thanks to Matthew Breetzke's runs.

MICT vs DSG Match Details 

MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants – 16th Match, SA20

Venue: Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban

Date & Time: 21th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

MICT vs DSG Venue Stats

MICT vs DSG Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

MICT vs DSG Weather Report

The climate in Durban will be clear and breezy, with little chance of rain. 

MICT vs DSG Last Five Matches

MICT vs DSG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah Named Vice-Captain for Champions Trophy: Shubman Gill as Standby

MICT vs DSG Probable Playing XIs:

MI Cape Town Probable Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Matthew Breetzke, Kane Williamson, Quinton de Kock (wk), JJ Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj (c), Junior Dala, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad

Topmost Picks for MICT vs DSG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – MI Cape Town

• Rassie van der Dussen – Rassie van der Dussen scored an excellent half-century in the previous match and looks in fine touch.
• Kagiso Rabada –  Rabada is a top-class performer and took 2/22 in his last appearance in Cape Town.

Top Picks – Durban Super Giants

• Matthew Breetzke – He has an average of 45.86 in the league and has scored 215 runs in his 5 innings against MI Cape Town.
• Noor Ahmad –  Noor Ahmad took nine wickets in 11 games at an economy of 7.61 for Durban Super Giants in SA20 last year.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MICT vs DSG Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Jonny Bairstow, Faf du Plessis, Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, Delano Potgieter, George Linde(C), Donovan Ferreira(VC), David Wiese, Imran Tahir, Rashid Khan

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MICT vs DSG Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Jonny Bairstow, Faf du Plessis(VC), Rassie van der Dussen(C), Dewald Brevis, Delano Potgieter, George Linde, Donovan Ferreira, David Wiese, Imran Tahir, Rashid Khan

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – George Linde, Rassie van der Dussen

Vice-captain – Donovan Ferreira, Faf du Plessis

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

MICT vs DSG Probable Winners:

Durban Super Giants were beaten by 28 and 58 runs at Kingsmead this season, and we anticipate MI Cape Town to prove too strong to overcome on Tuesday. Although MI has yet to win back-to-back matches this season, Durban Super Giants are extremely low on confidence, and we anticipate a one-sided contest. Considering the team combination, MI Cape Town is expected to win this match.