Newlands Cape Town Pitch Report For MICT vs PC SA20 2025 Match
Newlands, Cape Town [Source: @sohailimrangeo/X]
MI Cape Town (MICT) will lock horns with Pretoria Capitals (PC) in the 30th league stage match of the ongoing SA20 competition. The high-voltage clash is scheduled at the Newlands stadium in Cape Town.
Led by Rashid Khan, MICT have been flying high right from the beginning. They have qualified for the playoffs, claiming the first position in the standings with six wins in nine outings. On the contrary, Pretoria Capitals haven't had a great season, managing only two victories in nine matches.
Thus, as the Capitals face the rampant MI Cape Town in a must-win affair, let's see how the pitch at Newlands in Cape Town will behave throughout the contest.
Newlands Cape Town Stats And Records In SA20 2025
Criterion | Data |
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Matches played | 4 |
Matches won batting 1st | 1 |
Matches won bowling 1st | 3 |
Average 1st innings score | 150 |
Average 2nd innings score | 144 |
Newlands Cape Town Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?
The average run rate at Newlands in the SA20 this season reads 8.33, indicating the pitch has offered good batting conditions in the tournament. There could be some seam movement on offer for the new ball bowlers; however, overall, the track's pace and bounce will likely be ideal for stroke play.
The surface at Newlands hasn't offered significant turn to the spinners in SA20 2025. It's one of the decks with true pace and bounce. So, the conditions will likely be more batting-friendly in the latter half. Also, considering that the chasing sides have won three of four matches at this venue in the tournament, the toss-winning team will likely bowl first.
Players To Watch Out For At Newlands Cape Town
Rassie van der Dussen
- Experienced South African cricketer Rassie van der Dussen is the most successful batter in the SA20 this season, having struck 330 runs in nine innings at an average of 55. Considering his red-hot form, we expect the opener to be a game-changer for his team in this match.
Corbin Bosch
- Ace speedster Corbin Bosch has grabbed the limelight through a string of impressive performances in the SA20 this season. The right-arm pacer has scalped eight wickets in five innings and can dismantle the Capitals with his razor-sharp spells.
Will Smeed
- Pretoria Capitals' Will Smeed has emerged as one of their dependable batters in the SA20 this season. In the last game, Smeed struck a valiant fifty against MICT and could once again be a threat to their bowling unit.
P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Rashid Khan, Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, Tom Rogers and Azmatullah Omarzai.