MICT vs PR Match Preview

MICT vs PR Match Details

MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals – 13th Match, SA20 2025

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Date & Time: 04th January 2025 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

MICT vs PR Venue Stats 

MICT vs PR Pitch Report

The ground often provides a balanced T20 surface with early assistance for both pacers and spinners, gradually transitioning into a favourable 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 PR Weather Report

The weather forecast predicts sunny skies and mild temperatures, ideal for continuous T20 action. 

MICT vs PR Last Five Matches

MICT vs PR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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MICT vs PR Probable Playing XIs:

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

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

MI Cape Town Probable Playing XIs

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 

Topmost Picks for MICT vs PR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius – Lhuan-dre Pretorius nearly missed his first SA20 century, scoring on 98, and at present has 111 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of 135.36.
• Ottneil Baartman – Ottneil Baartman is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 9 wickets in 3 matches and an economy of 9.50.

Top Picks – MI Cape Town

• Ryan Rickelton – Ryan Rickelton, meanwhile, has been exceptional at the top of the order—he is presently the leading run-scorer of the contest with 182 runs at a stunning strike rate of 182.
• Corbin Bosch – Corbin Bosch, who has claimed 12 wickets in his previous eight matches, is emerging as a possible impact bowler.

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

Nicholas Pooran, Ryan Rickelton(C), David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius(VC), George Linde, Rashid Khan, Sikandar Raza, Trent Boult, Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman

Vice-captain – Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Corbin Bosch

Wicketkeeper – Ryan Rickelton

MICT vs PR Probable Winners:

MICT has struggled throughout the season. On one hand, Roylas has recovered only to discover that they do not have a middle order. MI Cape Town enters this match under pressure following another sad setback, falling short by one run when chasing 182 over Paarl Royals and being winless after four games. MICT has a good chance of showing that they belong in the quickest format of cricket. Considering the team combination, MI Cape Town is expected to win this match.

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

MICT vs PR Match Preview

After the intense last match a few days back, Paarl Royals managed to win The third edition of the SA20 began this week, with the Paarl Royals hosting the MI Cape Town on Sunday at Newlands, Cape Town. As this season of SA20 starts with a boom, both teams will be hoping to gain momentum by winning their first match of this SA20 edition. 

MICT vs PR Match Details 

MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals – 06th Match, SA20

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Date & Time: 13th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

MICT vs PR Venue Stats

MICT vs PR Pitch Report

Centurion's pitch usually favors bowlers due to the presence of grass and moisture on the surface. There is a lot of action when the ball is new.

MICT vs PR Weather Report

The climate is likely to be cloudy and humid, with temperatures hovering around 25 degrees. 

MICT vs PR Last Five Matches

MICT vs PR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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MICT vs PR Probable Playing XIs:

MI Cape Town Probable Playing XIs

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Joe Root, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sam Hain, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller(c), Dinesh Karthik(w), Dayyaan Galiem, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi

Topmost Picks for MICT vs PR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – MI Cape Town

• George Linde – George Linde was a crucial player for the team after an incredible last match where he piled up 48 runs off 35 balls, with a strike rate of 136.
• Kagiso Rabada –  Kagiso Rabada bagged a 2-10 in his 2 overs against Joburg Super Kings for an economy of 5.20.

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius – Lhuan-dre Pretorius, back at the controls of a skilled squad, scoring 97 runs off just 51 balls.
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman –  Mujeeb Ur Rahman offers spin options that boost the attack, 2-27 in his 4 overs.

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

Dinesh Karthik, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root(C), David Miller, Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, Delano Potgieter, George Linde(VC), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka

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

Dinesh Karthik(VC), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, David Miller, Dewald Brevis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Delano Potgieter(C), George Linde, Trent Boult, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Joe Root, Delano Potgieter

Vice-captain – George Linde, Dinesh Karthik

Wicketkeeper – Dinesh Karthik

MICT vs PR Probable Winners:

The Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town were inconsistent in their performances over the last two seasons. While there is no clear favorite, we believe the Paarl Royals have a slight advantage due to a stronger batting lineup. Considering the team combination, Paarl Royals is expected to win this match.