SA20 Match 4, JSK vs MICT | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

MI Cape Town aim for a maiden win of the season [X.com]

The Indian Premier League's (IPL) El Classico transcends to South African shores as the Super Kings lock horns with MI in the two teams' Johannesburg and Cape Town avatar on Saturday (January 13) at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in SA20 League. 

One of the most anticipated fixtures in the early days of the competition sees the Faf du Plessis-led side collide with Kieron Pollard and company as the two arch-rivals strive for victory and momentum to take with them in the coming games. 

While MI Cape Town will be hoping to make a fresh start to their campaign after losing the opening game versus Durban Super Giants, the Jo'burg Super Kings finally hit the ground running after a rain-abandoned fixture against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. 

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JSK vs MICT: Team Previews 

MI Cape Town 

The Cape Town franchise did lose their opening fixture against the Super Giants but had multiple positives to take home ahead of the next encounter versus the Super Kings. Pollard, who has faced a drop in cricketing rhythm since his IPL retirement, gained critical self-confidence out of a fruitful cameo of 31 off 14 deliveries in this match. 

As did wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickleton with a majestic knock of 87 from 51 balls, including 6 fours and 6 sixes, which helped MI reached a huge score of 207/5 before rain put paid on their plans and favoured the chasing side. 

They will be hoping for a more collective batting display and stronger bowling performance from the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Olly Stone and Sam Curran amidst the persistent absence of their star wristspinner Rashid Khan. 

Jo'burg Super Kings 

The Super Kings will be hoping their skipper leads from the front [X.com]

The Super Kings will be dependent heavily on their skipper and most experienced player, Du Plessis, as they look to go one step further and clinch the coveted SA20 league title after faltering in the semifinals stage last summer. 

Part of Du Plessis' army will be key allround veterans Moeen Ali and David Wiese along with experienced wristspinner Imran Tahir, who will play with a string in their stride upon return to Proteas shores. 

The Super Kings look stronger on the bowling front at this stage, having acquired the best of the rising young pace talents of South African cricket in Gerald Coetzee and Nandre Burger. West Indies' Romario Shepherd will be another key player for them. 

JSK vs MICT: Match Details & Live Streaming

JSK vs MICT: Jo'burg Pitch Report

With true bounce and small boundary dimensions, the ground in Jo'burg is ideal for batters to dominate the proceedings over their bowling counterparts in the shortest format. The ball here sails over the ropes with ease considering the high altitude where the ground is situated. 

Given also the minimalistic lateral movement available with the white-ball Kookaburra ball in the air and off the track on such decks, a high-scoring clash seems imminent between the Super Kings and MI Cape Town. 

JSK vs MICT: Probable Playing XIs

Jo'burg Super Kings: Reeza Hendricks, Wayne Madson, Faf du Plessis (c), Moeen Ali, David Wiese, Romario Shepherd, Donovan Ferriera, Imran Tahir, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams 

MI Cape Town: Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Liam Livingstone, Kieron Pollard (c), Thomas Kaber, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Beuran Hendricks, Olly Stone

JSK vs MICT: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

JSK vs MICT: Winner Prediction

The two sides are quite evenly matched with their allround depth and resources. However, in a home clash, the Super Kings would believe they carry an edge into the contest. Especially against an MI side which lost its last game. 

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