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Mi Cape Town vs Paarl Royals Match Prediction: The Mi Cape Town will face the Paarl Royals on Sunday, January 4, in the 13th match of the SA20 2025-26 season at Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa.
The 13th match of the SA20 league will be played today between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals at Newlands, Cape Town. MI Cape Town is yet to register a win in the tournament and is currently at the bottom of the table after losing all three of their matches. Paarl Royals, on the other hand, have won two out of their three matches and are placed third with 8 points. MI Cape Town will be hoping to secure their first win of the tournament on their home ground today.
MICT vs PR (Mi Cape Town vs Paarl Royals) Match Details
| Match | Mi Cape Town vs Paarl Royals (MICT vs PR) |
| Series | SA20 2025-26 |
| Date | Sunday, 4th January 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa |
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MICT vs PR Newlands Stadium Pitch Report
The Newlands pitch is generally considered excellent for batting, with short boundaries leading to plenty of fours and sixes. However, strong winds (known as the Cape Doctor) at the start of the match provide good swing and bounce for the fast bowlers, requiring batsmen to be cautious in the initial overs. Statistically, the average first-innings score here is 177 runs, but scores of 220+ have been seen this season, confirming its reputation as a high-scoring ground.
The pitch may slow down slightly in the second innings, offering some assistance to the spinners. Winning the toss and bowling first has been slightly advantageous statistically (54% win rate), but in recent matches, teams batting first have posted big scores and won. Overall, it's a balanced pitch where pacers take 60% of the wickets, but once settled, batsmen can score heavily.
Who will win today's SA20 match between Mi Cape Town vs Paarl Royals?
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Aaj ka MICT vs PR match kon jeetega: The Paarl Royals' bowling unit is stronger than that of MI Cape Town. Their batting unit, with players like Luan-dre Pretorius and David Miller performing well, also gives them an edge in this match. However, MI Cape Town also has excellent players and is capable of securing their first win at their home ground today.
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