SA20 2025-26 | 31-Dec-2025 09:00 PM | Newlands
PC 220/5 (20)
MICT 135/10 (14.2)
Pretoria Capitals won by 85 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Bosch* | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tymal Mills* | 2.2 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 11.57 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 3 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 8 |
Last Wicket:Trent Boult c Connor Esterhuizen b Tymal Mills 0(3) - 135/10 in 14.2 ov.
MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals
Pretoria Capitals — Innings 1 (220/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smeed c Rashid Khan b George Linde | 22 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 115.79 | |
| Bryce Parsons c Rickelton b Rabada | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Shai Hope (wk) c Pretorius b Boult | 45 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 150 | |
| Connor Esterhuizen c van der Dussen b Corbin Bosch | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wihan Lubbe c Reeza Hendricks b Rabada | 60 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 166.67 | |
| Dewald Brevis not out | 36 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 276.92 | |
| Sherfane Rutherford not out | 47 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 313.33 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 7 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 220 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Maharaj (c), Williams, Tymal Mills, Lungi Ngidi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boult | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Rabada | 4 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 12 |
| George Linde | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Corbin Bosch | 3 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 12.7 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Pretorius | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 18 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Will Smeed & Bryce Parsons | 4 | 8 |
| Will Smeed & Shai Hope | 33 | 19 |
| Connor Esterhuizen & Shai Hope | 1 | 6 |
| Wihan Lubbe & Shai Hope | 88 | 55 |
| Wihan Lubbe & Brevis | 8 | 5 |
| Rutherford & Brevis | 86 | 27 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryce Parsons | 1.2 | 4 |
| 2 | Will Smeed | 4.3 | 37 |
| 3 | Connor Esterhuizen | 5.3 | 38 |
| 4 | Shai Hope | 14.4 | 126 |
| 5 | Wihan Lubbe | 15.3 | 134 |
MI Cape Town — Innings 2 (135/10 in 14.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rassie van der Dussen c Dewald Brevis b Bryce Parsons | 28 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 140 | |
| Ryan Rickelton (wk) c Bryce Parsons b Williams | 33 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 194.12 | |
| Reeza Hendricks c Bryce Parsons b Sherfane Rutherford | 18 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 138.46 | |
| Nicholas Pooran c Will Smeed b Maharaj | 25 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 416.67 | |
| George Linde c Wihan Lubbe b Sherfane Rutherford | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Jason Smith b Maharaj | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Dwaine Pretorius c Will Smeed b Sherfane Rutherford | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Corbin Bosch not out | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Rashid Khan (c) st Shai Hope b Maharaj | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kagiso Rabada c Will Smeed b Sherfane Rutherford | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Trent Boult c Connor Esterhuizen b Tymal Mills | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 135 | 10 wkts, 14.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tymal Mills | 2.2 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 11.6 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Lizaad Williams | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 |
| Bryce Parsons | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 19 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 3 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| van der Dussen & Rickelton | 60 | 32 |
| van der Dussen & Reeza Hendricks | 13 | 13 |
| Pooran & Reeza Hendricks | 27 | 6 |
| Linde & Reeza Hendricks | 12 | 7 |
| Linde & Jason Smith | 1 | 3 |
| Linde & Pretorius | 4 | 7 |
| Corbin Bosch & Pretorius | 7 | 4 |
| Corbin Bosch & Rashid Khan | 1 | 4 |
| Corbin Bosch & Rabada | 9 | 6 |
| Corbin Bosch & Boult | 1 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Rickelton | 5.2 | 60 |
| 2 | Rassie van der Dussen | 7.3 | 73 |
| 3 | Nicholas Pooran | 8.3 | 100 |
| 4 | Reeza Hendricks | 9.4 | 112 |
| 5 | Jason Smith | 10.1 | 113 |
| 6 | George Linde | 11.2 | 117 |
| 7 | Dwaine Pretorius | 11.6 | 124 |
| 8 | Rashid Khan | 12.4 | 125 |
| 9 | Kagiso Rabada | 13.4 | 134 |
| 10 | Trent Boult | 14.2 | 135 |
Match Info
| Match | Mi Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals |
|---|---|
| Series | SA20 2025-26 |
| Time | 31-Dec-2025 09:00 PM |
| Venue | Newlands |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Mi Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals (MICT vs PC)
Mi Cape Town will face Pretoria Capitals in a thrilling match on 31-Dec-2025 in SA20 2025-26. The match will be played at Newlands at 09:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,YouTubeSports.
Match Overview
Mi Cape Town is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Pretoria Capitals remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in SA20 2025-26.
The pitch at Newlands is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Mi Cape Town will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Pretoria Capitals will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Mi Cape Town batting and Pretoria Capitals bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Mi Cape Town showcase its strengths, or will Pretoria Capitals pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,YouTubeSports on 31-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
