Match 26 of SA20 2025-26 will feature defending champions MI Cape Town taking on two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape.The match will be played at Newlands, Cape Town on Friday night.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape have already qualified for the playoffs, while MI Cape Town are fighting for survival. This makes Match 26 extremely important, especially for MI Cape Town, who must win to stay alive in the tournament.
MICT vs SEC Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | SA20 2025-26 |
| Match | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape – Match 26 |
| Date | Friday, 16 January 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Newlands, Cape Town |
Match Preview
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC)
Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been the best team of the season so far.
- First team to qualify for playoffs
- Top of the table with 24 points
- Strong batting and bowling unit
In their previous match, SEC defeated Joburg Super Kings by 61 runs. Quinton de Kock continued his excellent form, while debutant James Coles impressed with a match-winning all-round performance (61* and 2 wickets).
With two league matches left, SEC will aim to finish in the top two to secure a Qualifier spot.
Key Players:
Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje
MI Cape Town (MICT)
MI Cape Town are currently at the bottom of the points table.
- Only 2 wins in 8 matches
- Poor middle-order batting
- Bowlers struggling to take wickets
MICT are heavily dependent on Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton. If they lose this match, they will be officially eliminated from SA20 2025-26.
Key Players:
Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, Rashid Khan, Nicholas Pooran
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| MI Cape Town | 4 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | NR, W, NR, L, W |
| MI Cape Town | L, L, W, W, L |
Pitch & Weather Report
Weather
- Temperature: 20–22°C
- Humidity: 55–60%
- Rain Chance: 0%
Pitch – Newlands, Cape Town
- Batting-friendly surface
- Fast bowlers get good movement
- Chasing teams have better success
Chasing Teams Winning Percentage: 54%
Newlands – T20 Stats
| Record | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 39 |
| Batting First Wins | 16 |
| Batting Second Wins | 21 |
| Tie / No Result | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 153 |
| Highest Score | 220/2 |
| Lowest Score | 95 all out |
Predicted Playing XI
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Jonny Bairstow
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Matthew Breetzke
- Jordan Hermann
- Tristan Stubbs (C)
- James Coles
- Marco Jansen
- Lewis Gregory
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Anrich Nortje
- Adam Milne
MI Cape Town
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Nicholas Pooran
- Corbin Bosch
- Karim Janat
- George Linde
- Jason Smith
- Kagiso Rabada
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Trent Boult
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Nicholas Pooran
- Quinton de Kock
- George Linde
- Marco Jansen
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Quinton de Kock
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Ryan Rickelton
- Jubin Hermann
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are currently far superior in all departments. Their top order is firing, and their bowling unit has been the biggest strength this season.
MI Cape Town are struggling with both batting depth and bowling impact. With poor form and heavy pressure, they look vulnerable against an in-form SEC side.
Predicted Winner: Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| MI Cape Town | No injury updates |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | No injury updates |
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