SA20 Match 16, MICT vs DSG | Playing XI Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

MI Cape Town (X.com)

MI Cape Town is set to lock horns with Durban Super Giants in the 16th fixture of the ongoing SA20 season. The highly-anticipated matchup will commence on 23rd January at Cape Town’s Newlands stadium from 9.00 PM IST onwards.

MICT vs DSG: Team Previews

MI Cape Town

MI Cape Town has struggled to find its footing this SA20 season. After losing the season’s opening game to Durban Super Giants, the team slipped to fourth on the points table with two wins and as many as three losses.

That being said, the inconsistency of MI’s batting unit has been fully exposed. During the previous fixtures against Paarl Royals, the team endured a top-order collapse, which dismantled the chase as MI suffered a humiliating 59-run defeat. Even skipper Kieron Pollard shifted the blame for the defeat to the batters.

On the flip side, in the bowling department, Kagiso Rabada has stepped up his game, but the rest of the pack is struggling on most days. 

With the tournament inching to its half stage already, it’s high time Pollard figures out the right combination for his side. Another loss here would plummet MI Cape Town’s playoff qualification odds further down.

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Durban Super Giants

Durban Super Giants have emerged as a strong side this SA20 season. They are seated in the second position on the points table, with 13 points added to their tally. 

Heinrich Klaasen has been phenomenal with the bat this year. He has scored 194 runs across five games with a handsome strike rate of 190.20 and 48.50 on average.

The skipper, Keshav Maharaj, has stepped up his game and is leading the bowling unit from the front. Besides, Reece Topley and Marcus Stoinis produced significant contributions in the past couple of fixtures.

Overall, Durban Super Giants remain on the right path with respect to its season campaign. A couple of more wins at this stage would solidify its playoff odds tenfold.

MICT vs DSG: Match Details & Live Streaming

MICT vs DSG: Newlands Pitch Report

Newlands is known for its pace and bounce, making it favorable for fast bowlers. While the pitch offers assistance to fast bowlers, it is generally considered good for batting. Batsmen who can adjust to the pace and bounce can score runs comfortably. So far, the venue has produced high-scoring games. As a result, the average first innings score ranges around 170-180 runs. Chasing should be an ideal choice for the toss-winning captain.

MICT vs DSG: Probably Playing XI

MI Cape Town: Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Connor Esterhuizen, Kieron Pollard (c), George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Thomas Kaber, Nuwan Thushara

Durban Super Giants: Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, JJ Smuts, Marcus Stoinis, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj (c), Wiaan Mulder, Naveen-ul-Haq, Reece Topley, Noor Ahmad

MICT vs DSG: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

MICT VS DSG: Winner Predictions

Needless to say, with the winning momentum on their side, the Durban Super Giants will start as favorites. However, MI Cape Town cannot be ruled out of the contest completely. Overall, the game is evenly poised, but Durban seems more likely to upset Cape Town in this particular fixture.

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