Match 10 of SA20 2025-26 will see Paarl Royals take on defending champions MI Cape Town.
The match will be played at Boland Park on Friday night.
Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | SA20 2025-26 |
| Match | Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town (Match 10) |
| Date | Friday, 2 January 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Boland Park, Paarl |
Match Preview
MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town were the best team last season and lifted the SA20 trophy. However, their start this year has been disappointing.
- Played 3 matches
- 0 wins (2 losses, 1 no-result)
Despite having world-class bowlers like Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Trent Boult, they have conceded big totals. Their batters have got starts but failed to convert them into big scores.
This match is very important for them to get back on track.
Paarl Royals
Paarl Royals finally opened their account with a confidence-boosting win in their last match. Captain David Miller played a calm and smart knock to guide them home.
However, their top order has been inconsistent, and they will need a better batting effort to challenge MI Cape Town.
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| MI Cape Town | 5 |
| Paarl Royals | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Results |
|---|---|
| MI Cape Town | W, W, L, NR, L |
| Paarl Royals | L, L, L, L, W |
Pitch & Weather Report
Weather
- Temperature: 28–30°C
- Humidity: 45–50%
- Rain: No rain expected
Pitch – Boland Park
- Generally batting-friendly
- New ball helps fast bowlers
- Scores around 160–170 can be competitive
Boland Park – T20 Stats
| Record | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 11 |
| Batting First Wins | 7 |
| Batting Second Wins | 4 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 137 |
| Highest Score | 201/5 |
| Lowest Score | 60 all out |
Predicted Playing XI
MI Cape Town
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Nicholas Pooran
- George Linde
- Jason Smith
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Corbin Bosch
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Kagiso Rabada
- Trent Boult
Paarl Royals
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Asa Tribe
- Rubin Hermann
- Kyle Verreynne (WK)
- David Miller (C)
- Keagan Lion Cachet
- Delano Potgieter
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Nqobani Mokoena
- Ottneil Baartman
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Ryan Rickelton
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Rubin Hermann
- Ottneil Baartman
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- David Miller
- Nicholas Pooran
- Asa Tribe
- George Linde
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
MI Cape Town look stronger on paper, especially in bowling. Even though they struggled in the first few matches, their quality players are capable of bouncing back anytime.
Paarl Royals will fight hard at home, but their batting depth is still a concern.
Predicted Winner: MI Cape Town (slight favourites)
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Paarl Royals | No injury updates |
| MI Cape Town | No injury updates |
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