SA20 Match Prediction | SA20 League 2025 | Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town | Match 27 | Jan 31 – Can PC get their 3rd win in this match? 

PC vs MICT Match Analysis

Pretoria Capitals and MI Cape Town will play each other in the SA20, 2025 27th game on January 31, 2025, at 09:30 PM BST at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

MI Cape Town has had an impressive run in the 2025 SA20 season, securing a well-deserved spot in the playoffs with 26 points from eight matches. Their strong net run rate of +2.205 highlights their dominance, with commanding performances in batting and bowling.

On the other hand, Pretoria Capitals have faced a challenging campaign, finishing fifth with just two wins in eight matches. Despite having a competitive squad, they struggled with consistency, often failing to close out crucial games. However, their net run rate of +0.250 suggests that they remained competitive even in losses, indicating the potential to bounce back stronger in future editions.

PC vs MICT Team Preview & Squads

Pretoria Capitals

Pretoria Capitals secured a dominant six-wicket victory over Joburg Super Kings in Centurion, successfully chasing a modest target of 100 in just 12 overs. Their bowlers set the tone, restricting Joburg to 99/9 before the batters comfortably sealed the win with 48 balls to spare.

Marques Ackerman’s explosive 39 off 22 balls powered PC to a comfortable six-wicket win over Joburg Super Kings. Chasing 100, Will Jacks and Kyle Verreynne provided quick runs, while Ashton Turner ensured a steady finish. Lutho Sipamla’s three-wicket haul for Joburg wasn’t enough as the Capitals sealed victory with 48 balls to spare in a dominant display.

Pretoria Capitals’ bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to restrict Joburg Super Kings to 99/9. Migael Pretorius led the attack with 3/22, while Gideon Peters and Senuran Muthusamy took two wickets each. Will Jacks was highly economical, conceding just two runs in two overs. Their collective effort ensured a low target, setting up a dominant victory.

Pretoria Capitals Squads

Pretoria Capitals Squads

Wayne Parnell, Rilee Rossouw, Eathan Bosch, Steve Stolk, Will Jacks, Senuran Muthusamy, James Neesham, Anrich Nortje, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Daryn Dupavillon, Will Smeed, Migael Pretorius, Tiaan van Vuuren, Kyle Verreynne.

MI Cape Town

MI Cape Town delivered a crushing 10-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape, chasing down the target of 108 in just 11 overs. Their bowlers dominated, bundling out Sunrisers for 107 before their openers sealed the win with 54 balls to spare.

MI Cape Town’s openers, Ryan Rickelton and Rassie van der Dussen, produced a flawless batting display to chase down 108 in just 11 overs. Rickelton’s 59 off 36 balls and van der Dussen’s 48 off 30 ensured a commanding 10-wicket win. Their aggressive approach, with a run rate of 10.00, highlighted MI Cape Town’s dominance in the SA20 2025 season.

MICT’s bowlers dominated as Corbin Bosch led the attack with 4/19, dismantling Sunrisers Eastern Cape for just 107. Kagiso Rabada’s fiery spell (2/14) and Rashid Khan’s control (1/24) further tightened the grip. Supported by Trent Boult and Dewald Brevis, their disciplined effort ensured a comfortable 10-wicket victory, highlighting MI Cape Town’s all-round brilliance in SA20 2025.

MI Cape Town Squads

MI Cape Town Squads

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

Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town outfield report 

SuperSport Park, Centurion

At Centurion, teams opting to bat first and post a competitive total have won four out of five matches. 

Cloud cover on match day could impact playing conditions. 

In the SA20 league, the average first-innings score at this venue typically falls between 185 and 190 runs, offering a solid platform for teams aiming to set a challenging target.   

Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 4 matches, the PC won 3 and the MICT won 1.

Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that MI Cape Town has a 52% 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.