Paarl Royals will take on MI Cape Town in the ninth match of SA20 2025 in Paarl. Both teams faced each other in their previous meeting.
MI Cape Town played some good cricket and recorded their second win of the season, a 33-run victory. Meanwhile, Paarl Royals would be hugely disappointed with their performance.
They were clinical in their first game but made several mistakes in the last game. Now it will be a reverse match.
PR vs MICT: Probable playing XI
Paarl Royals: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Sam Hain, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dayyaan Galiem, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
MY Cape Town: Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Colin Ingram, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Azmatullah Omarzai, Delano Potgieter, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult
PR vs MICT: launch report and weather conditions
The average first innings score at Paarl has been 145, with pacers capturing 56.92% of the wickets here. Spinners will also play an important role as the track can be a bit slow and low. The team that wins the toss could choose to play first, with a total of around 160 people fighting.
A temperature of around 22°C is forecast, with no threat of rain.
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Best players chosen for PR vs MICT Dream11 prediction
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (PR):
In both matches, Lhuan-dre Pretorius has shown his abilities with the willow. He will open the innings and be able to score big again. Lhuan-dre Pretorius can exploit his power play and score quickly.
Rassie van Dussen (MICT):
Rassie van der Dussen will open the innings. He played well in the previous match and can score great goals. Rassie van der Dussen has 289 runs at an average of 57.80 and a strike rate of 120.92 in seven innings at Paarl. He also has three fifties here.
Rashid Khan (MICT):
Rashid Khan is among the best T20 players in world cricket. He can contribute with both the bat and the ball. Rashid Khan took two wickets for 28 runs in the previous game against the same opponent.
Top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks for PR vs MICT Dream11 prediction
Joe Root (PR):
Joe Root will partner Lhuan-dre Pretorius at the top. He has looked in good contact and can exploit power plays. Joe Root is known for scoring big knocks and can weave another huge score.
Delano Potgieter (MICT):
Delano Potgieter is a popular captaincy option for this game. He will contribute with both the bat and the ball. Delano Potgieter has been in incredible form this season. He has performed consistently.
George Linde (MICT):
George Linde is another popular captaincy option for this game. He will contribute with both the bat and the ball. The value of George Linde’s bowling will increase in Paarl. You can also make useful contributions with the willow.
PR vs MICT player to avoid
Dinesh Karthik (PR):
Dinesh Karthik may not be as effective and can be avoided in this game.
Big League Team Prediction for PR vs MICT Dream11
Little League Team Prediction for PR vs MICT Dream11
PR vs MICT Dream11 Prediction
Paarl Royals will have home advantage but MI Cape Town are a solid team. He has been consistent and has a more versatile team. Expect MI Cape Town to win the contest.
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