SA20 2024 | PRC vs MICT, Match 25- Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices

image-ls229o61Ryan Rickelton will be an important captain or vice-captain choice for the match (Source: x.com)

The second edition of SA20 nears its business end of the league stages and game 25 will see MI Cape Town square off against Pretoria Capitals in the SuperSport Park, Centurion. This is going to be an important match for both sides as the loser may see the end of the road in the season, provided Joburg Super Kings defeat or share points with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in match 25.

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The Cape Town side initiated the tournament well but failed to continue the momentum halfway through the season. They have won just two games out of eight and managed to gather just nine points. While they are located at the bottom of the league table, the forthcoming opposition- Pretoria-based side are just above with ten points from eight games.


PRC vs MICT, Match 25- Toss Factor

The Supersport Park in Centurion assists the pacers more than the spinners and tall bowlers tend to trouble the batters more often due to the rearing deliveries. If the batters can tackle the pace and bounce properly, they are likely to find heaps of runs off the bat.

Scenario: If MICT fields first.

Despite having a brilliant on-paper squad, Kieron Pollard and co. failed to pick momentum at the right time. It's their last option to get back to winning ways and see what fortune holds. The top order is fantastic but their middle order batting has been an issue with only Kieron Pollard firing. The pace bowlers including Kagiso Rabada have let the team down in various circumstances.

Scenario: If PRC fields first

The Capitals have plenty of match-winners including Will Jacks, Phillips Salt, Jimmy Neesham, Daryn Dupavillon, Adil Rashid etc. Most of their players have been flop during the season and hence the team failed to operate as a unit.


PRC vs MICT, Match 25- Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices

Scenario: If MICT fields first

Rassie van der Dussen (MICT): The top-order batter has a good time with the willow during the initial half of the season. With 247 runs from eight innings, Rassie is the second-highest run-getter for his side. He has tried to take an attacking approach inside the powerplay, thereby setting the tone.

Adil Rashid (PRC): The wrist spinner is so good with his execution that he is not reliable on the conditions to get the desired result. Rashid has a very good mix of leg-break and googlies that often bamboozles the opposition. With the opposition possessing a middle order that is fragile against wrist spinner, Rashid could be a valuable asset for the Capitals.


Scenario: If PRC fields first

Ryan Rickelton (MICT): The top-order batter is having a scintillating season with the willow. He has stockpiled 405 runs from eight innings that includes four half-centuries. He missed on scoring a century thrice in the season after inching closer to the milestone mark.

Daryn Dupavillon (PRC): The South African pacer broke into the limelight after good performance during the Caribbean Premier League’ second-last season. He has evolved into a reliable force and has bagged eight wickets so far in the tournament. In addition, Dupavillon has claimed five wickets from his last three encounters.


PRC vs MICT, Match 25- High Risk, High Reward Choices

Will Jacks (PRC): The all-rounder has been batting at the top of the order for the Capitals and scored a brilliant ton halfway through the season against Durban Super Giants. Renowned for his quick ball-striking, Jacks can also be a handy bowler and also scalped wickets in the mega-event.

Kieron Pollard (MICT): The Carribean power-hitter played some extraordinary camoes during the SA20 edition. He has also bowled part-time medium pacer and bagged a wicket or two. Pollard can be an X-Factor on must-win games.