Paarl Royals will face MI Cape Town for the Qualifier 1 on February 4 [Source: @paarlroyals/X.com]
MI Cape Town are all set to face the Paarl Royals for the Qualifier 1 match in the SA20 2025 league. The clash is a crucial one as the one to bag the win will head for the finals directly. Though the losing team gets another shot in the Eliminator, both teams will be looking to bring their top game for the coveted spot.
MICT vs PR SA20 2025 Team Previews And Comparison
Criterion | MI Cape Town | Paarl Royals |
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Top-Order | 9 | 4 |
Middle Order | 6 | 8 |
Fast Bowling | 6 | 6.5 |
Spin Bowling | 9 | 8 |
Overall | 7.5/10 | 6.6/10 |
MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town has been the standout team in SA20 2025, finishing at the top of the table with a dominant campaign. Winning seven out of their ten matches, they displayed exceptional form across all departments. MI Cape Town ended the league stage with a commanding 95-run win over Capitals, extending their winning streak to four matches.
Despite two early losses, they bounced back strongly, showcasing their depth and resilience. With momentum on their side, they now head into Qualifier 1 against Paarl Royals, aiming to secure a direct spot in the final.
Paarl Royals
Paarl Royals have had an impressive run in SA20 2025, securing second place on the points table with seven wins from ten matches. Their campaign saw a strong start, including an early victory over MI Cape Town, but they faced setbacks in their final two league games, losing to Super Kings and Eastern Cape.
With five consecutive wins in the middle phase of the tournament, the Royals have shown their ability to handle pressure situations. As they prepare for Qualifier 1 against MI Cape Town, they will look to bounce back and book a direct spot in the final.
MICT vs PR SA20 2025: Match Details And Live Streaming
Information | Details |
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Venue | St George's Park, Gqeberha |
Date & Time | February 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM IST |
Live broadcast and streaming | India - Disney+ Hotstar (OTT), Star Sports Network, Sports 18 Sub Saharan African Region - Super Spot Network Australia - Fox Sports South East Asia And New Zealand - Willow, Triller Tv Middle East And North Africa - Etisalat United Kingdom and North Ireland - Sky Sports North America, Caribbean, Continental Europe - Willow, Triller TV |
MICT vs PR SA20 2025 Pitch Report: How Will Surface At St George's Park in Gqeberha Behave?
A total of five matches have been played at St George's Park in Gqeberha during SA20 2025. The scores in these matches were modest and it typically favours batters who are patient and willing to build their innings. It offers good pace and bounce, which should benefit fast bowlers, especially those who can extract movement from the surface. Spinners may find it more challenging to gain an advantage.
Notably, of the five matches played here, four have been won by teams that batted first. As a result, this trend may lead captains to choose to bat first after winning the toss at this venue.
MICT vs PR SA20 2025: Playing XI Prediction
MI Cape Town: Connor Esterhuizen, Sediqullah Atal, Rashid Khan (c), Dewald Brevis, Delano Potgieter, Chris Benjamin, George Linde, Thomas Kaber, Dane Piedt, Tristan Luus, Matthew Potts
Paarl Royals: Mitchell Owen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann, David Miller (c), Mitchell Van Buuren, Dewan Marais, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Eshan Malinga, Lungi Ngidi
MICT vs PR SA20 2025: Fantasy Tips And Key Players
- The playing conditions at St George's Park in Gqeberha is balanced and will see a balanced contest between the bat and the ball. Hence, an all-rounder-heavy team with pacers in the mix can give an edge in the fantasy leagues.
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius can be one of the top picks as a batter at St. George Park's pitch. Reeza Hendricks have also good track record on pitches like St. George Park and can utilise its potential to rack maximum fantasy points.
- George Linde and Delano Potgieter can be also handy picks from the all-rounder side who can impact both with the bat and the ball at St. George's Park.
- MI Cape Town's Expected Key Players: Rashid Khan, Dewald Brevis, Delano Potgieter, George Linde, Matthew Potts
- Paarl Royals' Expected Key Players: Mitchell Owen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lungi Ngidi
MICT vs PR SA20 2025: Winner Prediction
Considering the previous records, MI Cape Town have previously dominated the Royals in SA20. However, both teams look strong on paper and it will be a tough contest. Nevertheless, analysing recent forms, it is likely that MI Cape Town will defeat Paarl Royals in the Qualifier 1 match to head to the SA20 2025 final.