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MI Cape Town to face Paarl Royals in SA20 2025 [Source: @paarlroyals, @SA20_League/X.com]
MI Cape Town will play Paarl Royals in the sixth fixture of the SA20 2025 season. The match is scheduled for January 13 at the Newlands Stadium starting at 9.00 PM IST.
MI Cape Town
The MI Cape Town started their campaign with a commanding win over the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape but faltered in their second match against the Joburg Super Kings. Struggling with the bat, they set a modest target of 140 before rain interrupted play. The Super Kings were ahead of the DLS method and were declared winners. Needless to say, Cape Town must keep the momentum from the first win going to ensure a deep playoff run.
Paarl Royals
The Paarl Royals are riding high after a brilliant victory in their opening match. Chasing 176 against the Joburg Super Kings, Pretorius and Joe Root forged a scintillating 132-run opening stand, with Pretorius falling just short of a century, scoring 97. The Royals romped to a victory in 19 overs, which was the highest successful chase at the venue. They will surely take this momentum into their next clash. With a star-stunned lineup, the Royals look to continue their success.
MICT vs PR: Head-to-head record
| Matches Played | MI Cape Town Won | Paarl Royals Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
How will the Newlands pitch behave?
The Newlands ground in Cape Town is always considered to be one of the easy-batting grounds, more so in the SA20 league. With its true bounce and pace, the surface has historically favoured batters, allowing them to score freely. Historically speaking, the surface has favoured batsmen, having provided a good length and bounce. Most of the times, chasing teams have scored well and have crossed over 190+.
In this MI Cape Town versus Paarl Royals match, the first-bating team would have looked to post 180 or more to challenge the opposing side. With the conditions, captains who win the toss may prefer to bowl first. The ground is an excellent venue for chasing under lights with the pitch remaining consistent and favourable for stroke play.
Players to watch out for in MICT vs PR Match 6
MI Cape Town
George Linde: A standout performer in the last match, Linde played a crucial knock, scoring 48 runs off 35 balls at a brisk strike rate of 136. His ability to stabilise the innings and accelerate when needed makes him a vital player for MI Cape Town.
Kagiso Rabada: The bowling attack was led by this key player who bowled extremely well against Joburg Super Kings, taking 2 wickets for just 10 runs in 2 overs at an economy of 5.20.
Dewald Brevis: The young batting sensation is often called "Baby AB." He is a reliable top-order batter for MI Cape Town, who can dismantle bowling attacks with his innovative strokes and high strike rate.
Delano Potgieter: An all-rounder, Delano will bring a balance to the team, having the capability of scoring with bat and bowling as well. He has been in good form this season and is going to be important for the success of Cape Town.
Paarl Royals
Lhuan-dre Pretorius: A game-changer for the Royals, Pretorius smashed an incredible 97 runs off just 51 balls in the last match, setting the tone for a successful chase. His aggressive batting style makes him a player to watch.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman: The spin master helped strangle the opponent, taking 2 wickets for 27 runs in his 4 overs. The depth to the Royals' bowling attack comes with Mujeeb's extraction of turn and variations in pace.
Joe Root: With a blazing 60 runs on his debut, Joe Root took the Royals to an overwhelming victory. So, he will be the middle-order anchor of Paarl in SA20 2025 season.
David Miller: The skipper is a vital cog of Paarl's batting lineup. He can stabilise the inning and well as finish quickly as per team's requirement. Hence, Miller is a crucial player to watch out for.
Today's Match Prediction: MICT vs PR
Predicted Top Performers
MI Cape Town – George Linde, Dewald Brevis, Kagiso Rabada
Paarl Royals – Joe Root, David Miller, Lhuan-dre Pretorius
MICT vs PR: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 180-190
Predicted second innings score: 190-195
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