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Joburg Super Kings to face MI Cape Town in SA20 2025 [Source: @JSKSA20, @MICapeTown/X.com]
The third day of the SA20 2025 season is all set and ready to witness an ultimate clash between Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town. The clash will be held on January 11 at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg starting from 9.00 PM IST onward.
Joburg Super Kings
Joburg Super Kings, under Faf du Plessis, have had strong additions to their squad this season. England's Jonny Bairstow and New Zealand's Devon Conway provide a boost to the top order, while Sri Lankan talents Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana add depth in both pace and spin. The dependable spin duo of Imran Tahir and Tabraiz Shamsi will always be key for JSK. The ideal mix of international stars makes JSK more likely to open their campaign strongly.
MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town has had a rather torrid experience in the last two seasons. It has occupied the bottom slot of the table both in 2023 and 2024. They do seem to mean business this time, however, beginning with an impressive victory against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. MICT has a very strong bowling lineup led by Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid himself. The batting unit has been strengthened with Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, and Ryan Rickelton, who are expected to improve the consistency of the batting.
JSK vs MICT: Head-to-head record
| Matches Played | Joburg Super Kings Won | MI Cape Town Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
What to expect from The Wanderers Stadium pitch?
The Wanderers stadium pitch will be a good batting wicket. Some grass might assist pacers in the beginning, especially with the new ball. However, in death overs, the batters can capitalise on big scores. The dry nature of the pitch towards the end of the game can bring the spinners into play, and they may find some turn, especially in the middle overs. It is generally one of the best venues for high-paced, entertaining cricket in the SA20. Captains can opt to bowl first after winning the toss.
Players to watch out for in JSK vs MICT Match 4
Joburg Super Kings
Faf du Plessis: The veteran South African batter is an excellent power hitter who can cause destruction in the powerplay. He had a terrific season last year and will look to extend his form this season as well.
Leus du Plooy: Leus du Plooy is another explosive opener who can wreak havoc in the powerplay with the new ball. His flair for hitting fearlessly makes him a player to watch for the upcoming contest.
Imran Tahir: Imran Tahir had a solid outing for the Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 2024, finishing with nine wickets from 11 games. He maintained a decent economy rate of 7.61.
Matheesha Pathirana: The Sri Lanka pacer is extremely lethal with the new ball. His unique action and precise execution will help Super Kings pick wickets at regular intervals.
MI Cape Town
Rashid Khan: Rashid Khan is arguably one of the finest modern-day spinners. For MI Cape Town, he is a match-winner. Rashid has matured in playing different franchise leagues around the globe. Rashid's ball is very tough to read. Thus, he is an outright threat for opposition in T20 cricket.
Ryan Rickelton: Ryan Rickelton has seamlessly stepped into the shoes of Quinton de Kock and is in red-hot form as an opening batter for MI Cape Town. His aggressive stroke play and consistency at the top of the order make him a vital asset for MI.
Dewald Brevis: In the opening match of the SA20 season, Brevis made an impact by scoring 57 off 29 balls. With a strike rate of 196, Brevis' performance included 2 fours and 6 sixes.
Delano Potgieter: Delano Potgieter was another revelation in the opening game, with a match-winning performance with the ball. He took a remarkable 5 wickets for just 10 runs in 3 overs, completely dominating the Sunrisers Eastern Cape's batting lineup.
Today's Match Prediction: JSK vs MICT
Predicted Top Performers
Joburg Super Kings – Faf du Plessis, Matheesha Pathirana, Imran Tahir
MI Cape Town – Rashid Khan, Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton
JSK vs MICT: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 180-190
Predicted second innings score: 190-200
Predicted Result: The team batting second will likely have an advantage in this match.
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