Newlands Cape Town Pitch Report For MICT vs DSG SA20 2025 Match
Newlands, Cape Town [Source: @URY_music/X]
MI Cape Town will lock horns with Durban's SuperGiants in the 21st league stage match of the ongoing SA20 2025 competition. The much-awaited face-off will take place at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.
Led by Rashid Khan, MI Cape Town (MICT) have been phenomenal in the SA20 2025, securing the second position with three victories in six matches. On the other hand, the SuperGiants have been miserable in the tournament, reeling at the bottom with four defeats in seven outings.
Therefore, MICT would like to extend their dominant run, while DSG would be keen to make a comeback in the lucrative league. As the stage heats up for a cracking contest, let's see how the surface at Newlands Cape Town will behave throughout the match.
Newlands Cape Town Stats And Records In SA20 2025
Criterion | Data |
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Matches played | 2 |
Matches won batting 1st | 1 |
Matches won bowling 1st | 1 |
Average 1st innings score | 172 |
Average 2nd innings score | 156 |
Newlands Cape Town Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?
The average run rate at Newlands Cape Town in the SA20 this season reads 8.64, indicating its pitch has offered excellent batting conditions. There could be a hint of seam movement for the pacers early on; however, the batters can capitalise on the track's pace and bounce after negotiating the first few overs.
Statistically, the spinners average 28.44 with the ball at this venue in the SA20 2025. Therefore, they might not find significant turn; however, George Linde could be a threat to the SuperGiants, having scalped four wickets at a strike rate of 12 in Cape Town. Considering the track won't lose pace and bounce with time, we reckon the toss-winner will likely bowl first.
Players To Watch Out For At Kingsmead Durban
Rassie van der Dussen
- MICT's opening batter Rassie van der Dussen is in sublime form, having amassed the most runs for his team. Considering his red-hot form, we expect him to play a crucial role if he sees through the first few overs.
Noor Ahmad
- Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad has been fabulous in the SA20 2025, scalping nine wickets at an impressive strike rate of 14.66. He might trouble the MI batters with his guile and variations.
Trent Boult
- New Zealand's legendary pacer Trent Boult could be a serious threat to DSG's top-order as he can make the new ball talk. DSG's top-order batters have struggled against quality new ball bowlers, so Boult will be one of the players to watch out for against them.
P.S: Apart from these players the eyes will be on Kagiso Rabada, George Linde, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Naveen-ul-Haq and Heinrich Klaasen.