In the 20th match of SA20 2024 at St. George Stadium, Sunrisers Eastern Cape are set to host the MI Cape Town. In their recent clash against Durban Super Giants, MI Cape Town lost by a significant 36 runs margin. DSG posted a fighting total of 157 runs for the loss of 6 in 20 overs in a challenging wicket. Matthew Breetzke played a crucial innings, scoring 48 runs, while Wiaan Mulder added quick 38 runs to the scoreboard.
The bowlers, led by Thomas Kaber and George Linde took two wickets each for MICT, tho MICT failed to chase the total and list the game by 36 runs. On the batting front, Sam Curran has looked good with the bat in hand scored 38 off 27 balls . Both Top and the middle-order features some big guns like Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brewis, Liam Livingstone, and skipper Kieron Pollard coming in at number 5 failed to score big.
In the post match presentation The captain of MI Cape Town, Kieron Pollard says that the last two losses have been painful but doesn’t want to put it down to the pitches and rather the players in the middle order, including himself, need to take more responsibility. Adds that they had the opportunity to do more with the ball and could have done things differently but had the opposition under control for most of the game.
On the other hand defending champion Sunrisers Eastern Cape is lost their last game against Pretoria Capitals after 3 consecutive win in a row. They struggled alot during batting and felt short by just 3 runs. Their opening game against the Super Kings was washed out, Right now they are standing 4th at a points table.
Both team played three times against each other, SEC holds a 3-0 head-to-head advantage over MI Cape Town. This is their 2nd encounter this season and SEC won that by a runs. Jordan Hermann scored brilliant 106 off 62 balls also English batsman David Malan scored quick 53.In response MICT had a great start putting 90 runs for a first wicket partnership between Rickelton and Rassie van der Dussen. Captain Pollard played a dazzling inning if 24 but couldn’t cross the winning mark. So, the upcoming match is crucial for MICT to turn the tide in their favour.
Pitch Report
The St. George Park is poised to provide an even competition between batsmen and bowlers, leaning towards favoring pace bowlers. Win a toss and elect to ball first will team looking for.
Weather Forecast
Weather is forecasted to experience cloudy weather on the match day, with an expected temperature of approximately 22°C. The humidity is projected to be around 68%, accompanied by a gentle wind speed of 4.1 km/h. Visibility is anticipated to be 10 KM, and there are no indications of precipitation during the game.
MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable XI
Predicted Playing XI:
Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton(WK), Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Liam Livingstone, Kieron Pollard(C), Sam Curran, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Beuran Hendricks, Olly Stone
Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s Predicted Playing XI:
Tristan Stubbs, Adam Rossington(WK), Tom Abell, Jordan Hermann, Aiden Markram(C), Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Beyers Swanepoel, Simon Harmer, Daniel Worrall, Ottniel Baartman
MICT vs SEC Dream11 Team Prediction:
Captain: Aiden Markram
Vice Captain: Rassie van der Dussen
Wicket Keepers: Ryan Rickelton
Batsmen: Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis
All Rounders: Tom Abell, Marco Jansen, George Linde
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Olly Stone, Simon Harmer