The SA20 2025-26 continues to deliver thrilling matches, and Match 13 promises another exciting contest. MI Cape Town will face Paarl Royals once again, just two days after their nail-biting one-run finish.
The match will be played at the famous Newlands on Sunday, January 4, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM IST. Paarl Royals come into this game with momentum, while MI Cape Town are under pressure after a poor start to the season.
MICT vs PR Match Details
| Match | MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals, Match 13 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | SA20 2025-26 |
| Date | January 4, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Newlands, Cape Town |
| Format | T20 |
MICT vs PR Match Preview
MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town are having a tough season so far.
- Winless in last 4 matches
- Bowling unit leaking runs
- Middle-order batting struggling
Despite having star players like Ryan Rickelton, Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Trent Boult, MICT have failed to click as a unit. This match is do-or-die for them—another loss could almost end their playoff hopes.
Paarl Royals
Paarl Royals are looking much more confident.
- Won last 2 matches
- Strong bowling attack
- Calm under pressure
Young Lhuan-dre Pretorius impressed with a match-winning knock, while Sikandar Raza strengthened the team further with his all-round performance. Their bowlers, especially Ottneil Baartman and Nqobani Mokoena, have been very effective in the death overs.
MICT vs PR Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| MI Cape Town | 5 |
| Paarl Royals | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| MI Cape Town | W, L, NR, L, L |
| Paarl Royals | L, L, L, W, W |
Pitch & Weather Report – Newlands
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly |
| Helps | Fast bowlers |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 153 |
| Chasing Record | Good |
| Chasing Win % | 56% |
| Temperature | 21–23°C |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Humidity | 55–60% |
Pitch Insight:
Newlands usually offers bounce for fast bowlers early on. Batters who survive the initial movement can score freely later in the innings.
Newlands T20 Stats
| Record | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 39 |
| Batting First Wins | 16 |
| Batting Second Wins | 21 |
| Tie / No Result | 2 |
| Highest Score | 220/2 |
| Lowest Score | 95 all out |
Predicted Playing XI
MI Cape Town
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Tom Moores
- Nicholas Pooran
- George Linde
- Jason Smith
- Jacques Snyman
- Dane Piedt
- Rashid Khan (c)
- Kagiso Rabada
- Trent Boult
Paarl Royals
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Asa Tribe
- Rubin Hermann
- Kyle Verreynne (wk)
- David Miller (c)
- Sikandar Raza
- Delano Potgieter
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Nqobani Mokoena
- Ottneil Baartman
Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Ryan Rickelton
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- George Linde
- Asa Tribe
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Sikandar Raza
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rashid Khan
- David Miller
Fantasy Tip:
All-rounders like Sikandar Raza and George Linde are excellent Dream11 picks at Newlands due to their dual contributions.
MICT vs PR Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
MI Cape Town are struggling with form and confidence. Their bowling has not been able to control runs, and the middle-order batting remains a big concern.
Paarl Royals, on the other hand, look settled and balanced. The return of Sikandar Raza has clearly improved their bowling and overall team strength. Based on current form and confidence levels, the Royals hold a clear edge.
Match Prediction:
Paarl Royals are favorites to win Match 13
Injury Updates
| Team | Update |
|---|---|
| Paarl Royals | No injury concerns |
| MI Cape Town | No injury concerns |
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