πππππ :Β Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town
ππππ : Β January 09 ,Thursdayββ
ππππ :β 21:00 PM ISTβββββ
πππππ : Saint George’s Park, Gqeberha, South Africa
ππππππππππ : ββSA20 League, 2025
Sunrisers Eastern Cape remain undefeated against MI Cape Town, having won each of their last four meetings.
- The team batting first will be eyeing a score of around 170-180 runs.
- Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen are our picks for Sunrisers Eastern Capeβs players to watch out for.
- MI Cape Town will be counting on their top-tier pace duo of Trent Boult and Kagiso Rabada to step up and deliver crucial breakthroughs at the start.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
SEC vs MICT Match Prediction & Analysis
SA20’s third run kicks off this Thursday, with Sunrisers Eastern Cape, the defending champs, facing MI Cape Town in Gqeberha. The Sunrisers have bossed Cape Town in past clashes, taking all four games. This gives them an edge heading into this game. But, it’s a new season and a clean slate. MI Cape Town will want to forget previous letdowns and jumpstart this campaign with a win.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Preview
Two time defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be looking to make it three titles in a row as they begin a new season of the SA20.
Aiden Markram, back at the helm of a skilled squad, is set to lead by example just as he did last year, amassing 261 runs over 9 innings.
However, the batter to watch out for will be Tristan Stubbs, the teamβs leading run-getter in the previous season with 301 runs in 9 innings at an average of over 60 and a strike rate of 168. David Bedingham, also in fine form recently, will serve as a wildcard and could prove to be a key player for the team this year.
MI Cape Town Preview
In the first two editions of the tournament, MI Cape Town struggled to find their footing, finishing last in the standings both times. However, with a revamped squad and a focus on addressing past weaknesses, the team looks better prepared this year. Sadly, a hamstring injury will keep England’s Ben Stokes out of the SA20 league for three months, which is a major blow to Cape Town.
In his absence, Ryan Rickelton will be a central figure for the team after an incredible last season where he racked up 530 runs across 10 innings, averaging 58 with a strike rate of 174. The middle order has dependable options like Rassie van der Dussen and Reeza Hendricks to anchor the innings, while Dewald Brevis can provide an attacking spark when needed. Hendricks, who played the past couple of years for Joburg Super Kings, has notched 411 runs over 22 innings, maintaining an average of 24.17 and a strike rate of 109.60. His last outing for South Africa saw him smash 117 runs against Pakistan, a performance that should give his team confidence as they prepare to challenge the reigning champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, in the opening match.
Weather Conditions
St George’s Park in Gqeberha offers a lively pitch for T20 cricket, often favoring batsmen with its true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, the coastal breeze can assist swing bowlers early on, while spinners might find grip as the match progresses. Expect high scores if the dew sets in, but clever bowling variations could keep things competitive.
The weather in Gqeberha will be clear and breezy with very little chance of rain.
SEC vs MICT Pitch Report
The average first innings score at St George’s Park is 154. The highest score posted here is Durban Super Giantsβ 225/3 last season versus Sunrisers Eastern Cape, a game they won by 35 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
Teams usually prefer to chase in day-night T20 games these days as the dew makes batting easier. So it wonβt be surprising if both captains look to field first in this game.
