SA20 Match Prediction | SA20 League 2025 | Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town | Match 04 | Jan 11 – Can JSK get their first win? 

JSK vs MICT Match Analysis

Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town will play each other in the SA20, 2025 4th game on January 11, 2025, at 09:30 PM BST at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

The Joburg Super Kings didn’t have an impressive campaign last year, finishing fourth in the points table. They qualified in the qualifier rounds but fell short.

MI Cape Town secured a dominant victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the first match by 97 runs. Batting first, MI Cape Town posted a competitive total of 174/7 in their allotted 20 overs, with key contributions from their batters.

JSK vs MICT Team Preview & Squads

Joburg Super Kings

The Joburg Super Kings boast a formidable squad for the upcoming season, blending experience and youthful energy. The batting lineup is led by the evergreen Faf du Plessis, supported by powerhouses Jonny Bairstow and Devon Conway, both skilled with the bat and behind the stumps. Leus du Plooy, Wihan Lubbe, and Sibonelo Makhanya add depth to the middle order. 

The allrounder department features the dynamic Moeen Ali, the versatile Donovan Ferreira, and seasoned campaigners like David Wiese and Evan Jones. 

On the bowling front for JSK, veterans Imran Tahir and Beuran Hendricks provide wisdom and skill, while Tabraiz Shamsi and Maheesh Theekshana promise spin wizardry. The pace attack is bolstered by young guns like Gerald Coetzee and Matheesha Pathirana, alongside experienced campaigners Doug Bracewell and Hardus Viljoen. This well-rounded squad is poised to deliver thrilling performances.

Joburg Super Kings Squads

Joburg Super Kings Squads

Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, Sibonelo Makhanya, Moeen Ali, Donovan Ferreira, David Wiese, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Imran Tahir, Tabraiz Shamsi, Maheesh Theekshana, and Lizaad Williams.

MI Cape Town

MI Cape Town posted a competitive total of 174/7 in their allotted 20 overs, driven by standout performances from Dewald Brevis and Delano Potgieter. Brevis was the star of the innings, smashing a quickfire 57 off just 29 balls with 2 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 196.55. 

Potgieter provided a strong finish, scoring an unbeaten 25 off 12 deliveries at an impressive strike rate of 208.33. Contributions from Rassie van der Dussen (16), Connor Esterhuizen (22), and Colin Ingram (22) ensured stability in the middle order. George Linde added a valuable unbeaten 23 off 17 balls. 

MICT’s bowlers delivered a commanding performance to defend their total, with Delano Potgieter standing out as the star of the attack. Potgieter bowled a remarkable spell, claiming 5 wickets for just 10 runs in 3 overs at an exceptional economy rate of 3.33. Trent Boult provided early breakthroughs, picking up 2 wickets for 16 runs in his 3 overs, maintaining an economy of 5.33. Azmatullah Omarzai was economical as well, taking 1 wicket for just 7 runs in 2 overs. George Linde also contributed with a tidy spell, picking up a wicket while conceding only 8 runs in 2 overs. 

Rashid Khan and Corbin Bosch kept things tight despite going wicketless, as MI Cape Town’s disciplined bowling effort dismantled the opposition batting lineup and secured a dominant victory.

MI Cape Town Squads

MI Cape Town Squads

Ryan Rickelton, Trent Boult, Connor Esterhuizen, Kagiso Rabada, Delano Potgieter, Ben Stokes, Dewald Brevis, Rashid Khan, Thomas Kaber, Nuwan Thushara, Chris Benjamin, Rassie van der Dussen, Azmatullah Omarzai, and George Linde.

Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town outfield report 

The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

On this surface, the winner should select the bowl first.

Johannesburg will have a clear, windy day with little possibility of rain. 

Ingenious bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batters with true bounce and shorter boundaries, but if the dew falls, expect huge scores. On the other hand, bowlers can benefit instantly from an ocean breeze.   

Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last 4 matches, the JSK won 2 and MICT won 2.

Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Joburg Super Kings have a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.