MICT vs PR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates – SA20 2025, Match 6
The excitement continues in the SA20 2025 as MI Cape Town (MICT) takes on the Paarl Royals (PR) in the sixth match of the tournament. The match is scheduled to take place on January 13, 2025, at the iconic Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.
Match Details
- Fixture: MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals
- Date: January 13, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM IST
- Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
MI Cape Town (MICT): L, W, L, W, L
Paarl Royals (PR): W, L, L, L, L
Pitch Report
The surface at Newlands is expected to favor pacers early on, with plenty of assistance from the fresh wicket. However, as the game progresses, the pitch is likely to flatten out, making it easier for batters to score. Teams winning the toss are expected to opt for chasing, as the conditions tend to improve under the lights.
- Average First-Innings Score: 171
- Pace vs. Spin: 50% pace, 50% spin
Weather Report
- Conditions: Clear skies
- Temperature: 24.1°C
- Humidity: 57%
Perfect conditions are expected for a thrilling game of cricket!
Probable Playing XI
MI Cape Town
- RR Hendricks
- RD Rickelton (wk)
- HE van der Dussen
- CA Ingram
- Dewald Brevis
- D Potgieter
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- GF Linde
- K Rabada
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Trent Boult
Paarl Royals
- Dinesh Karthik (wk)
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- M Van Buuren
- SR Hain
- JE Root
- DA Miller (C)
- BC Fortuin
- Kwena Maphaka
- L Ngidi
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Eshan Malinga
Key Players to Watch
- Rashid Khan (MICT): The world-class leg-spinner has a proven track record in T20 cricket. His ability to take wickets at crucial moments, combined with his handy batting skills, makes him a top pick.
- Joe Root (PR): The experienced batter scored a half-century in the Royals’ opening match and is expected to continue his fine form at the top of the order.
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius (PR): His explosive knock of 97 in the first game has already set the tone for the tournament.
Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Wicketkeepers
- Ryan Rickelton (MICT)
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius (PR)
Batters
- Reeza Hendricks (VC)
- Joe Root (C)
- David Miller
All-Rounders
- Delano Potgieter
- George Linde
Bowlers
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Trent Boult
- Bjorn Fortuin
Fantasy Tips
- Captaincy Choices:
- Rashid Khan’s ability to make an impact with both ball and bat makes him a solid choice for captaincy.
- Joe Root, with his consistent performances at the top, is another great option.
- Avoid: Colin Ingram and Thomas Kaber, given their recent form and limited contributions.
- Key Stat: Paarl Royals hold a slight edge in head-to-head records against MI Cape Town, winning 7 of the last 11 encounters.
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates at the moment. Stay tuned for any last-minute changes before the toss.
Who Will Win?
The Paarl Royals look in top form after their opening match win and might have a slight upper hand. However, MI Cape Town has the firepower to bounce back, making this a must-watch encounter.
