The SA20 League 2025 26th match between MI Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape is scheduled for Friday at Newlands, Cape Town. MI Cape Town continued their poor run of form with another loss, struggling to stay ahead in a steep chase of 186. Once again, the batting did not unite, with early wickets putting pressure on the middle order.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape enter this contest with a dominant performance and once again demonstrate why they are at the top of the table. They won their last match by 61 runs against Joburg Super Kings, successfully defending the target of 178 runs. 

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MICT vs SEC Match Details

• Match: MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, 26th Match

• Date: 16th January 2026

• Time: 9.00 PM IST

• Venue: Newlands, Cape Town 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

MICT vs SEC Weather Report

MICT vs SEC Pitch Report

The surface is known for true bounce and pace early on, allowing batters to play through the line, while scoreboard pressure often proves decisive in the second innings.

Top Batters to Watch – MICT vs SEC

• Ryan Rickelton (MICT): 324 runs in this tournament 

• Quinton de Kock (SEC): 272 runs in this tournament 

• Rassie van der Dussen (MICT): 218 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – MICT vs SEC

• Anrich Nortje (SEC): 12 wickets in this tournament 

• George Linde (MICT): 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Corbin Bosch (MICT): 7 wickets in this tournament 

MICT vs SEC Recent Form

MICT vs SEC Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SEC Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–55

• Predicted Total: 170–175

• Match Result: SEC to win

Scenario 2: If MICT Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 155–160

• Match Result: SEC to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

MICT vs SEC Predicted Playing XIs

Sunrisers Eastern Cape 

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), James Coles, Marco Jansen, Lewis Gregory, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne.

MI Cape Town 

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Nicholas Pooran, Karim Janat, Jason Smith, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult..

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

We predict that the Sunrisers Eastern Cape will win the SA20 League 2025. Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock and Jordan Hermann will be key players to watch out for.

MICT vs SEC Match FAQs

MICT vs SEC Match Preview

MICT vs SEC Match Details

MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape – 26th Match, SA20 2025

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Date & Time: 16th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

MICT vs SEC Venue Stats 

MICT vs SEC Pitch Report

The pitch at Newlands in Cape Town favours batters and is a high-scoring venue wherein the ball comes off the bat nicely, and the short square boundaries are an added bonus. 

MICT vs SEC Weather Report

The weather in Cape Town will be bright and pleasant on Friday, with temperatures around 19 degrees Celsius. There is no chance of rain, and the humidity remains near 60%. 

MICT vs SEC Last Five Matches

MICT vs SEC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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MICT vs SEC Probable Playing XIs:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), James Coles, Marco Jansen, Lewis Gregory, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne

MI Cape Town Probable Playing XIs

Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Nicholas Pooran, Corbin Bosch, Karim Janat, George Linde, Jason Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan (c), Trent Boult 

Topmost Picks for MICT vs SEC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Quinton de Kock – Quinton de Kock will take the third place and is currently the team's best run-scorer, with 272 runs at a strike rate of 160.57.
• Anrich Nortje – Anrich Nortje has 12 wickets in 7 games, with an average of 12.50 and an economy of 6.47.

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 324  runs at a stunning strike rate of 168.
• George Linde – George Linde, who has claimed 7 wickets in his previous 8 matches, is emerging as a possible impact bowler.

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

Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock(C), Ryan Rickelton(VC), Jordan Hermann, Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock

Vice-captain – Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen

Wicketkeeper – Ryan Rickelton

MICT vs SEC Probable Winners:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape are clear contenders to win this match. They've been performing well all season, and the momentum is definitely with them. We expect Sunrisers to keep going their good form and win this match. Considering the team combination, MI Cape Town is expected to win this match.

MICT vs SEC FAQ

MI Cape Town will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Match No. 26 of the SA20 2025-26 season at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday, January 16. This will be the first meeting between the two teams in the current season.

MI Cape Town have struggled throughout the tournament and are currently placed at the bottom of the points table after eight matches. Their only wins have come against the Joburg Super Kings. The team Led by Rashid Khan, is now hoping to finish the season with a positive note by performing strong at their home ground.

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape, on the other hand, are having a great season. They are sitting on top of the table and also have the best net run rate in the competition. With momentum on their side, the Eastern Cape outfit will try to extend this lead and move closer to securing a top finish.

MICT vs SEC: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 7
• MI Cape Town Won: 3
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won: 4
• Tied / No Result: 0

MICT vs SEC: Pitch Report

The pitch at Newlands usually improves for batting as the match progresses, which will make chasing a good option. Fast bowlers will get some initial movement with a new ball, but on the whole, it seems to be a batting-friendly pitch, and thus another high-scoring match can be expected here.

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MICT vs SEC: Predicted Playing XIs

MI Cape Town (MICT):

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Rashid Khan (c), Reeza Hendricks, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Smith, Karim Janat, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (wk), Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Matthew Breetzke, Marco Jansen, James Coles, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, Lewis Gregory

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  Time: 9:00 PM IST
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MI CAPE TOWN

Markaram and his side-eye a three-peat, something that is very rare in the world of franchise cricket. MI though are looking promising themselves. They have a bowling unit which has balanced itself well and some young talent in their side making noise.

MICT vs SEC Match Details

Date: February 8th, 2025

Time:  9:00 PM IST

Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

MICT vs SEC Weather Report

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

MICT vs SEC Pitch Report

Johannesburg looks pretty balanced with batting second a better choice.

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MICT vs SEC Predicted Playing XI

SEC Playing XI

David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Aiden Makraram, Tristin Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Craig Overton, Liam Dawson, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson

MICT Playing XI

Ryan Rickleton, Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brewis, Sediqullah Atal, George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Reeza Hendricks, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult  

MICT vs SEC Key Players

Corbin Bosch

Despite the presence of some of the best pacers in Trent Boult and Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch has led the wickets charts for MI. He has the pace and is looking tough to ignore with some players missing in the Champions Trophy as well.

Tristin Stubbs

If there is anyone who can make an impact on the game it is Tristin Stubbs. He has been good so far and can kill the game with a good performance.

MICT vs SEC Match Tips

MI has been winning their last few games and they know how to play big finals. The franchise has its experience but Sunrisers have also been really good in this part of the world. They have won the last two trophies and picking a favorite is tough. However, with MI's bowling they could edge out slightly.

Match Prediction: MI Cape Town Will Win the Match

SEC vs MICT Match Preview

MI Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face off in the SA20 2025 final on Saturday night in Johannesburg. Cape Town has been the tournament's standout team, and they carry that momentum into this game. However, the defending champions, Eastern Cape, have previous experience winning such high-octane matches. They've scored knockout victories both when setting a target and when chasing, and they've handled the Highveld conditions admirably. With MI Cape Town returning from a week's break, the Eastern Cape may gain an advantage. This final promises to be an exciting competition.

SEC vs MICT Match Details 

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town – Final Match, SA20

Venue: DP World Wanderers Stadium, Sandton

Date & Time: 08th February 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

SEC vs MICT Venue Stats

SEC vs MICT 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.

SEC vs MICT Weather Report

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

SEC vs MICT Last Five Matches

SEC vs MICT Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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SEC vs MICT Probable Playing XIs:

MI Cape Town Probable Playing XIs

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Marco Jansen, Craig Overton, Liam Dawson, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson

Topmost Picks for SEC vs MICT Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – MI Cape Town

• Rassie van der Dussen – Rassie van der Dussen had been their most reliable batter, scoring 370 runs over 10 innings at a strike rate of 133.09.
• Corbin Bosch –  Corbin Bosch has added to their strength, taking important wickets to make Cape Town's bowling unit even more balanced.

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Aiden Markram – Aiden Markram was dominant from the front, scoring 334 runs in 12 innings with a strike rate of 130.46.
• Ottneil Baartman –  Ottneil Baartman offers pace options that boost the attack and provide crucial breakthroughs.

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

Ryan Rickelton(C), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(VC), Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Craig Overton, Ottneil Baartman

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

Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis(VC), George Linde, Marco Jansen(C), Liam Dawson, Craig Overton, Ottneil Baartman

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ryan Rickelton, Marco Jansen

Vice-captain – Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis

Wicketkeeper – Ryan Rickelton

SEC vs MICT Probable Winners:

The SA20 2025 final will feature an intense match between MI Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Cape Town has won six consecutive games and dominated the Eastern Cape twice this year. Furthermore, the Sunrisers have gained momentum at the right time, winning back-to-back knockout rounds.  It's a tight matchup, but MICT has the slightest advantage—about 51-49. Considering the team combination, MI Cape Town is expected to win this match.

Two in-form sides take each other on. MI Cape Town announced themselves this season with a strong win against Sunrisers, getting them below 80 and are coming in with a lot of confidence. 

MICT vs SEC Match Details

Date: January 29th, 2025

Time:  9:00 PM IST

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

MICT vs SEC Weather Report

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

MICT vs SEC Pitch Report

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

MICT vs SEC 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

SEC Playing XI

Zak Crawley, Aiden Markaram, Liam Dawson, David Bedingham, Tristin Stubbs, Tom Abell, Roleof Van Der Merwe, Craig Overton, Marco Jansen, Ottneil Baartman, Andile Simelane  

MICT vs SEC 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.

Tristin Stubbs

Stubbs is another young performer who comes in a lot more mature this season. He is batting well in Tests as well and will be a lot more confident.

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MICT vs SEC Match Tips

Mumbai could hold the edge at home with their bowling also having got the better of the Sunrisers earlier.

Match Prediction: MI Cape Town Will Win the Match