MICT vs PR, SA20 2025-26, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals?

13th match SA20 2026 will happen between MI Cape Town and Pearl Royals On January 04. The clash will be hosted by the famous Newlands in Cape Town.

The situation is getting desperate for host MI Cape Town. Sitting at the bottom of the table with zero wins (3 losses, 1 draw) after four matches, they urgently need a point to keep their play-off hopes alive. Their narrow losses on Friday showed their fighting spirit, but they failed to close out the game when it mattered most.

Currently sitting comfortably in 3rd place with 8 points, Paarl Royals will be brimming with confidence. Their ability to defend the total under immense pressure in the previous match confirmed their bowling depth and the young batting stars started firing.

MICT vs PR, SA20 2025-26: Match details

• Date and Time: January 4 (Saturday); 19:00 IST / 13:30 GMT / 15:30 Local
  Location: Newlands, Cape Town

MICT vs PR Head to Head Record in SA20 2025-26:

Matches played: 8 | MI Cape Town won: 5 | Paarl Royals won: 3 | No results/Closes: 0

Newlands Pitch Report

Newlands has been a batting paradise this season. The first innings scores in the two matches completed here so far were 232 and 220. MI Cape Town themselves scored 217 for a loss. Expect a high-scoring job where 200 is equal. Bowlers will have to rely on variations, but pace and bounce are generally right.

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Teams:

MI Cape Town: Ryan Rickelton (week), Rassie van der Dussen, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Smith, Jacques Snyman, Tom Moores, George Linde, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Dane Piedt, Karim Janat, Thomas Kaber, Tiaan van Vuuren, Tristan Luus, Danielte Luus, Danielte Luus, Daniele Luus, Danielte Luusn Reee Dwaine Pretorius, Corbin Bosch

Pearl Royals: Juan-dre Pretorius, The Tribe of Asa, David Miller (c), Sikandar RazaFortuin Bourn, Son, Son, Mokoena Ngobani, Othneil Baartman, Ngabayomzi Peter, Eshan Malinga, Thomas. Rew, Lion Cachet Keagan

MICT vs PR, SA20 2025-26: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• MI Cape Town win the toss first
• MI Cape Town powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
• MI Cape Town Total Score: 190-200

Case 2:

• Paarl Royals take the toss first
• Paarl Royals powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
• Paarl Royals Total Score: 170-180

Match Result: Team to bat first to win the match

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