MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals, SA20, Today Match Prediction 03 February 2024

MICT vs PC Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the last stage of league games in the SA20, 2024. The MI Cape Town will fight for a berth in the playoffs as they take on the Pretoria Capitals in the 28th game. Cape Town defeated the Capitals comfortably in the last game and shall take confidence from that win. For the Pretoria Capitals, it will be a battle to salvage lost pride.  

The Pretoria Capitals have been in poor form, and the side has won only twice in the nine games it has played this season. Their bowling attack has struggled, creating a big problem for the team. The MI Cape Town has momentum on its side, and it will be interesting to see if they can win by a big margin and reach the next round.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

MICT

W L L L L

PC

214/8 in 20.0 10.7

SA20

MI Cape Town beat Pretoria Capitals by 34 runs 01 Feb 2024

MICT

248/4 in 20.0 12.4

MICT

80/3 in 8.0 10

SA20

Joburg Super Kings beat MI Cape Town by 10 wickets (D/L) method 29 Jan 2024

JSK

98/0 in 5.4 17.28

SEC

175/6 in 20.0 8.75

SA20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat MI Cape Town by 4 runs 27 Jan 2024

MICT

171/7 in 20.0 8.55

MICT

121/9 in 20.0 6.05

SA20

Durban's Super Giants beat MI Cape Town by 36 runs 23 Jan 2024

DSG

157/6 in 20.0 7.85

PR

162/3 in 20.0 8.1

SA20

Paarl Royals beat MI Cape Town by 59 runs 21 Jan 2024

MICT

103/10 in 18.2 5.62

PC

L L W L L

PC

214/8 in 20.0 10.7

SA20

MI Cape Town beat Pretoria Capitals by 34 runs 01 Feb 2024

MICT

248/4 in 20.0 12.4

DSG

174/9 in 20.0 8.7

SA20

Durban's Super Giants beat Pretoria Capitals by 8 runs 30 Jan 2024

PC

166/9 in 20.0 8.3

PC

125/10 in 18.3 6.76

SA20

Pretoria Capitals beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 3 runs 25 Jan 2024

SEC

122/9 in 20.0 6.1

SEC

54/1 in 6.5 7.91

SA20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat Pretoria Capitals by 9 wickets 22 Jan 2024

PC

52/10 in 13.3 3.85

JSK

171/4 in 18.0 9.5

SA20

Joburg Super Kings beat Pretoria Capitals by 6 wickets 20 Jan 2024

PC

167/9 in 20.0 8.35

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

MI Cape Town Preview

Kieron Pollard's side defeated the Pretoria Capitals by 34 runs in the last game. With this win, the side has kept its hopes alive for a berth in the next round. As they take on the same opposition in their last league game, Pollard would aim for a big win and make it to the playoffs with momentum.  

Ryan Rickelton has been in good form, and the side will expect a strong start from him and Rassie van der Dussen. Dewald Brevis played a blinder in the last game and will look to add quick runs in the middle order with Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran. Pollard and George Linde are good hitters, and the pair adds firepower to the batting lineup.  

The bowling attack has struggled in this tournament, and they expect a good show with the new ball from George Linde and Sam Curran. Kagiso Rabada has bowled well and will look to keep a check on the scoring rate with Nuwan Thushara and Nealan van Heerden. Pollard and Thomas add depth to this attack.

MI Cape Town Predicted Playing XI:

Kieron Pollard (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Thomas Kaber, Nealan van Heerden, Kagiso Rabada, Nuwan Thushara

MI Cape Town Actual Playing XI:

Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Thomas Kaber, George Linde, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Nealan van Heerden, Kieron Pollard, Nuwan Thushara

Pretoria Capitals Preview

Wayne Parnell's side is out of contention for the next round after losing in the last game. It has been a disastrous season for the team, as they haven't posed a challenge in most games. As they play the last game of the season, Parnell would like to see his side fight hard and end the season on a high.  

Philip Salt hasn't been consistent, and the side will need a strong show from him and Will Jacks in this game. Kyle Verreynne will be confident after his brilliant knock in the last game, and he must do well in the middle order with Rilee Rossouw and Colin Ingram. Theunis de Bruyn, Parnell, and Shane Dadswell add depth to the batting lineup and must do well.   

The side will expect a good show with the new ball from Will Jacks and Eathan Bosch as they take on a strong batting lineup. Daryn Dupavillon and Parnell leaked runs in the last game, and they need to come up with a better performance. Adil Rashid is an experienced bowler who must trouble the Cape Town batters for the side to win.

Pretoria Capitals Predicted Playing XI:

Wayne Parnell (c), Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Kyle Verreynne, Rilee Rossouw, Colin Ackermann, Theunis de Bruyn, Shane Dadswell, Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Daryn Dupavillon

Pretoria Capitals Actual Playing XI:

Theunis de Bruyn, Rilee Rossouw, Kyle Verreynne, Will Jacks, Senuran Muthusamy, Eathan Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon, Wayne Parnell, Adil Rashid, Philip Salt, Colin Ackermann

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It would be overcast skies at Cape Town. The pitch has been good to bat on in the last few domestic games played here. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, making it easy for the batsmen to play their strokes. The side batting first will need a score above 170 runs to feel comfortable on this surface. 

MICT vs PC Pitch Report

Newlands, Cape Town, is an excellent venue for T20 cricket. The wicket is fast-paced, and fast bowlers get a lot from the wicket in the initial overs. The ball comes to the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. There isn't much on this surface for the spinners, who must rely on their variations.

Toss: To Bowl

Fast bowlers will enjoy bowling on a fresh wicket, and the batting conditions will improve as the game progresses. Most teams have won games here chasing the score, and the side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.