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PR Vs MICT (X.com)
In the 14th fixture of the ongoing SA20 season, Paarl Royals will square off with MI Cape Town on January 21 at Boland Park in Paarl. Both teams are neck and neck on the points table, having played four games each. Thus, this particular matchup will set the record straight with respect to both team's futures this season.
PR Vs MICT : Team Previews
Paarl Royals
Paarl Royals enjoyed an unbeaten run this season until MI Cape Town played spoilsport. Interestingly, the only loss the Royals endured this season was against Cape Town on Friday at Newlands Park. Thus, on Sunday, the hosts will seek redemption.
As it stands, with only one loss in the league stage so far, the Royals have capitalized on the top spot in the points table with a healthy run rate.
That being said, Paarl Royals have been excellent with the ball as well as the bat. Opening batter Jos Buttler has 169 runs in four games alone, whereas captain David Miller has also showcased his brilliance with the willow.
However, the Royals' biggest positive this season has been pacer Lungi Ngidi, leading the bowling stats with the most wickets (8) to his name.
Moreover, with MI Cape Town becoming a reckoning force with the bat, the upcoming matchup is expected to be an elite contest between the bat and the ball.
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MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town defeated Paarl Royals in its latest league game at Newlands Park. While the Royals put up a fighting total, Ryan Rickelton unleashed carnage to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Cape Town has also gained force with the bat of late. Rassie van der Dussen, Rickelton, and Dewald Brevis, among others, have stepped up nicely recently.
While bowling remains an issue, MI will take the momentum from the previous game. However, captain Kieron Pollard has been experimenting a lot with his pace attack. He has to find the right combination before things go out of hand.
The Royals are expected to come out all guns blazing to seek revenge for the latest loss, and thus, Cape Town cannot let their guard slip at any point. Overall, the upcoming contest between the two dominating sides of SA20 is expected to be a visual treat for cricket fans across the globe.
PR Vs MICT: Match Details and Live Streaming
| Date & Time | January 21, 7.00 PM IST |
|---|---|
| Venue | Boland Park, Paarl |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema & Sports 18 |
PR Vs MICT : Boland Park Pitch Report
The surface of Boland Park offers much help to the bowling sides. The previous games played at this venue in the season have been an equal contest between the bat and the ball.
Overall, the surface will be old and used, and the average first-inning score ranges around 150-160, which is tough to chase. Moreover, A high-scoring game is unlikely to unfold on this pitch. Thus, batting first remains an ideal option for the captain to win the coin-flip contest.
PR VS MICT: Probable Playing XI
Paarl Royals: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, David Miller (c), Mitchell Van Buuren, Andile Phehlukwayo, Fabian Allen, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Obed McCoy
MI Cape Town: Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Kieron Pollard (c), Connor Esterhuizen, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Thomas Kaber, Olly Stone
PR VS MICT: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keeper | Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton |
| Batters | Rassie van der Dussen, Kieron Pollard, David Miller, Mitchell van Buuren |
| All-Rounders | Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Andile Phehlukwayo |
| Bowlers | Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada |
| Captain | Ryan Rickelton |
| Vice Captain | Jos Buttler |
PR VS MICT: Winner Prediction
It's safe to say the high-stakes fixture between Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town is evenly poised. Both teams are expected to play on their strengths. However, the home advantage could do the trick for the Royals if they stay wary of Cape Town's batting force. Overall, we expect Paarl Royals to emerge victorious and earn their moment of sweet redemption.
 "Akshita Patel")
