PR vs MICT SA20 2025-26, Pitch Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

Paarl Royals (PR) will lock horns with MI Cape Town (MICT) in Match 10 of the SA20 2025-26 at the Boland Park, Paarl, on Friday, January 2. With both teams eager to bounce back after disappointing starts to the season, this clash promises high intensity in the early stages of the tournament.

Match Details: PR vs MICT

Details	Information
Series	SA20 2025–26
Match	Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town, Match 10
Date	Friday, 2nd January 2026
Time	09:00 PM IST
Toss Time	08:30 PM IST
Venue	Boland Park
City	Paarl
Live Streaming	JioHotstar, FanCode
Live Telecast	Star Sports 2, Sports18 Network

Match Preview

Paarl Royals had a very bad start to the season. They lost their first match by 137 runs against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The batting failed badly, with only two players scoring double-digit runs. But in the return match, captain David Miller played a brilliant half-century and helped his team win.

MI Cape Town have also struggled this season. Even after Ryan Rickelton scored a century, they could not chase a big target of 233 runs against Durban’s Super Giants. One of their matches was washed out due to rain. In their third game, they conceded another 200+ total and were bowled out cheaply while chasing. Captain Rashid Khan will want a better performance from his team.

Head-to-Head Record: PR vs MICT

Team	Matches Won
MI Cape Town (MICT)	5
Paarl Royals (PR)	2
No Result / Tied	0

MI Cape Town hold a clear edge in past SA20 encounters.

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Weather & Pitch Report: Boland Park, Paarl

• Weather Report: Paarl is expected to witness ideal cricketing conditions, with sunny weather and temperatures hovering between 27°C and 30°C. Humidity will be moderate, and rain is not forecast, ensuring a complete match.
• Pitch Report: The pitch at Boland Park has shown its unpredictable nature this season, highlighted by the Royals being bowled out for just 49 runs while chasing 187 in the only SA20 match played here so far. Historically, teams batting first have enjoyed more success, winning seven of the 11 T20 matches at this venue. Setting a target could once again be the preferred option for the captain winning the toss.

Probable Playing 11

Paarl Royals (PR) Playing 11

1. Asa Tribe, 2. Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 3. Rubin Hermann, 4. Kyle Verreynne (wk), 5. David Miller (c), 6. Keagan Lion Cachet, 7. Delano Potgieter, 8. Bjorn Fortuin, 9. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 10. Nqobani Mokoena, 11. Ottneil Baartman

MI Cape Town (MICT) Playing 11

1. Rassie van der Dussen, 2. Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3. Reeza Hendricks, 4. Jason Smith, 5. Nicholas Pooran, 6. Dwaine Pretorius, 7. George Linde, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Rashid Khan (c), 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Trent Boult

Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)

Both teams enter this contest under pressure, but MI Cape Town possess greater depth in both batting and bowling. Their pace attack, led by Rabada and Boult, combined with Rashid Khan’s all-round impact, gives them a tactical advantage, especially on a surface that rewards discipline.

Paarl Royals will rely heavily on David Miller’s leadership and experience, but inconsistency in the batting order remains a concern.

AI Match Prediction: MI Cape Town are favourites to win Match 10 of SA20 2025-26 against Paarl Royals.

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