Newlands Cape Town Pitch Report For MICT vs PR SA20 2025 Match

Debashis Sarangi∙ Updated: Jan 12 2025, 6:45 PM

Newlands, Cape Town [Source: @CricSubhayan/X]Newlands, Cape Town [Source: @CricSubhayan/X]

On Monday, MI Cape Town will take on Paarl Royals in the sixth league-stage match of the ongoing SA20 competition. The much-awaited clash will take place at the picturesque Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. 

Led by Rashid Khan, MI Cape Town have had a topsy-turvy journey so far, winning one of their first two matches. On the other hand Paarl Royals had a winning start to the season, defeating Sunrisers Eastern Cape in their tournament opener. 

Considering both teams have T20 superstars throughout the lineup, we expect a high-voltage contest in this match. Ahead of the cracking contest, let's see how the surface at Newlands in Cape Town will behave throughout the match. 

Newlands Cape Town Stats And Records In SA20

Criterion
Data
Matches played12
Matches won batting 1st5
Matches won bowling 1st7
Average 1st innings score157.25
Average 2nd innings score140.5
Average runs per over8.25


Newlands Cape Town Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town might offer a hint of seam movement to the fast bowlers early on. However, the track will get better for batting after the first few overs. So, batters who are good off the back foot will succeed at this venue. The spinners generally don't play a significant role in Cape Town, so batters and fast bowlers from both sides will be crucial. Considering the track's tendency to favour the chasing sides, the toss-winner will likely bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Newlands Cape Town

Trent Boult

New Zealand's legendary fast bowler Trent Boult can swing the ball up front in the powerplay. He could be a genuine threat to Paarl Royals' top order. 

Kwena Maphaka

South Africa's promising pacer Kwena Maphaka was impressive with the ball in the last game. He might trouble MICT's vulnerable top order with his pace and ability to generate movement. 

Dewald Brevis

MICT's prominent batter Dewald Brevis rescued them from a precarious situation in the first game. Considering his ability and potential, we expect him to play a crucial role for his side in this match. 

P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin, Joe Root and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.