Match 27 of the SA20 2025 will pit MI Cape Town against Pretoria Capitals on January 31. The match will take place at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

The Pretoria Capitals face MI Cape Town in the 27th game of the SA20 2025. This match will be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion. MI Cape Town are in second place in the table with five wins in eight games and have already qualified for the playoffs. On the other hand, the Pretoria Capitals are in fourth place in the table with two wins and four defeats in eight games.

MI Cape Town continued their recovery in the second half of the season with a stunning 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands in the previous game. Corbin Bosch scored 4 off 19 and was man of the match, while Ryan Rickelton (59* off 36) and Rassie van der Dussen (48* off 30) reached the target of 107 in just 11 overs.

On the other hand, the Pretoria Capitals remain in search of a top four spot to progress into the SA20 playoffs with a great win over the Joburg Super Kings in their previous game. They won with a bonus point, which increased their chances and kept them alive. It promises to be an exciting game between these two teams.

Match Preview

Pretoria Capitals

The Pretoria Capitals need a strong performance from their batters in this game. The bowlers have had the upper hand at this venue so far in the season, without a batting comeback the Pretoria Capitals will not have much chance of winning.

They have made frequent changes to the bowling attack. Miguel Pretorius and Senuran Muthusamy were regulars in the eleven and were also among the Capitals' reliable wicket-takers.

Right-arm quick Gideon Peters was exceptional in the last game here with figures of 2 for 15 from 4 overs. Right-arm all-rounder and off-break bowler Will Jacks is another key figure in this squad.

Some promising bowlers will give the visitors a big challenge. However, that alone will not be enough to take the Pretoria Capitals to the top. Pretoria Capitals need their batters to find rhythm and put in a stronger performance.

Will Smeeds replaced Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the last game but failed to get going in the run chase. He will open the innings alongside Will Jacks, an all-rounder known for his ability to score quickly.

Kyle Verynne took over the captaincy from Rilee Rossouw in the last game. While he led the team to victory, his batting form continued to be disappointing. All the big names in this lineup, including Ashton Turner and James Neesham, failed to live up to expectations.

MI Cape Town

At the helm is the experienced Protea pair of Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton with the perfect mix of stability and firepower. They formed an unbeaten opening century partnership against Sunrisers Eastern Cape and secured a ten-wicket lead over MI Cape Town.

Van der Dussen scored 48 runs without an out and Rickelton scored 59 runs without an out. Another cool and calm customer follows them: Reeza Hendricks. The consistent run-scorer has amassed over 7000 T20 runs. The middle order is packed with experience in the form of Colin Ingram as a constant presence. The left-hander has a high T20 score of 127 not out. The young talent Dewald Brevis will impress with explosive boundary hits.

All-rounder George Linde provides crucial balance with his left-arm spin and deft stroke. His diverse skill set allows him to float up and down the order in the batting and bowling lineup. Linde has almost 300 runs and almost 20 wickets in the SA20. Delano Potgieter provides depth with his finishing skills in both batting and bowling.

In the bowling department, Corbin Bosch is a promising player who complements the team's world-class pace duo of South Africa's Kagiso Rabada and New Zealand's Trent Boult. Bosch was the player of the match in his team's final game at Newlands, bowling figures of four for 19.

Protea Rabada took two wickets in the last game for MI Cape Town. The left-handed Boult has three four-wicket hauls in T20s. The side will be led by the magician himself, Rashid Khan, whose world-class legs and leadership skills continue to make MI Cape Town a serious title contender.

Pitch Report

The SuperSport Park course in Centurion is known for its pace and bounce. The early swing and connection with the new ball should make the pitch a haven for fast bowlers. The pitch tends to become flatter as the game progresses and the momentum and seam begin to weaken. Batters can score freely and post competitive point totals if they survive the power play with minimal damage. The last match between the Capitals and MI Cape Town in Pretoria saw more than 450 runs scored in the game.

Toss Prediction

All three games this season at Centurion were won by the chasing teams. In the past, teams here have also shown a strong preference for chasing. Expect the winning team to bowl first.

Weather Report

The weather in Centurion is expected to be mostly clear on Friday evening. There could be about a 20% cloud cover, but with only a 4% chance of precipitation, rain shouldn't be much of a problem. Humidity is expected to be around 45% while temperatures will be between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius.

Head to Head

The home team has largely achieved better results against MI Cape Town in the SA20. Of the four games between Pretoria and Cape Town, the Pretoria team has won three games and the Cape Town team has won once.

Venue Detail

It was a great venue for batting as the pitch provided a lot of help to score big hits. However, in the last few games, the bowlers have taken the lead and the averages have dropped significantly. The average 1st innings score in the last 10 games here is 136 runs. We assume that anything over 165-175 should be a game-winning total.

Match Prediction

The Pretoria Capitals have a great looking bowling attack. There is great potential in this lineup, but their current batting form is a concern. The lack of consistent batters is a big problem for the hosts. The visitors, on the other hand, have their key players well under control and with a top-class bowling attack, MICT has a clear advantage over the hosts in this competition. MI Cape Town will start as favorites in our match prediction.

MI Cape Town wins.

Betting Tips

The Pretoria Capitals are not out of the hunt for the play-offs yet. However, they need a home win, otherwise the 2025 season could be over. MI Cape Town was fantastic this year compared to previous years. Their higher position in the table this year could be justified with a win in Pretoria.

Bet on MI Cape Town to win this game.

Probable Playing XI

Pretoria Capitals Playing XI

Will Jacks, Will Smeed, Kyle Verreynne (c/wk), Marques Ackerman, Ashton Turner, Keagan Lion-Cachet,  Senuran Muthusamy, Tom Rogers, Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, Gideon Peters.

MI Cape Town Playing XI

Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Colin Ingram, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan (c), Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada.

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Pretoria Capitals Key Players

Will Jacks is a must-have for your fantasy teams due to his all-around abilities. The Englishman has scored 186 runs and taken 4 wickets so far in the tournament.

Senuran Muthusamy is Pretoria Capitals' best bowler in the SA20 2025, picking up 8 wickets in 6 innings at a best rate of 3 for 21.

MI Cape Town Key Players

Ryan Rickelton The left-handed batsman has been in top form in the last few games. Another cross-border blow was expected from Rickelton's side.

Kagiso Rabada came back well in the previous game with two wickets in three overs. He is expected to continue the momentum and deliver another commendable performance.

Rassie van der Dussen had a successful season last time out with 328 runs in ten games. He will be a practical budget choice for this game.