Delhi: This match between Paarl Royals (PR) and MI Cape Town (MICT) will be played on 15 January at the prestigious Boland Park in Paarl. This match will be very important for both the teams, because both will try their best to win this match.
On one hand, Paarl Royals have played two matches in the tournament so far, out of which they have won one and lost one. At present, Royals are at fifth position in the points table with 4 points. On the other hand, MI Cape Town has played three matches and has performed brilliantly and is at the top position in the points table. During this period, they have won 2 out of 3 matches and lost 1.
Looking at the current form of both the teams, this match is expected to be full of thrill. Paarl Royals will try to take advantage of their home ground, while MI Cape Town will enter the field with the intention of consolidating their top position.
Match Details:
- Tournament: SA20 2025
- Match: Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town
- Date and Time: January 15, 2025, Wednesday, 9 pm (Indian time)
- place: Boland Park, Paarl
- Where to see – Star Sports, on Disney+Hotstar app and website
Boland Park Pitch Report:
Boland Park in Paarl is known in South Africa for being a friendly pitch for batsmen. Here the ball gets constant bounce, due to which the batsmen can play their shots with confidence. Fast bowlers can take advantage of the grass layer in the beginning to get swing, while spinners become more effective, especially in the second innings. The short boundaries of the ground and the fast outfield provide favorable conditions for scoring runs.
Weather condition:
The sky will be clear during the game. The maximum temperature will be around 12-15 degrees Celsius and there is no possibility of rain. In such a situation, fans will get to see the entire match.
Probable playing 11:
MI Cape Town: Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Colin Ingram, Dewald Brewis, George Linde, Azmatullah Umerzai, Rashid Khan (c), Delano Potgieter, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult.
Paarl Royals: Joe Root, Luan-Dre Pretorius, Sam Hain, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller (captain), Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper), Dayan Gallim, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Mfaka, Lungi Ngidi.
Head to Head:
So far, there have been five matches between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals, out of which MI has emerged victorious four times, while the Royals have won only once.
Dream11 Team Selection:
wicket keeper:
- luhan-dre pretorius
batsman
Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Joe Root, David Miller
allrounder
George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Dayan Galim
bowler
Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Mfaka, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
- Choice 1: Reeza Hendricks (Captain), George Linde (Vice-Captain)
- Choice 2: Joe Root (captain), Delano Potgieter (vice-captain)
- Choice 3: Reeza Hendricks (captain), Joe Root (vice-captain)
Backup Player:
Rashid Khan, Ryan Rickelton, Sam Hain, Corbin Bosh
Top picks of players:
Players’ performance and form in previous matches:
batsman
wicket keeper
allrounder
bowler
Squads of both the teams:
Paarl Royals Team: David Miller (captain), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Luan-Dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Sam Hein, Mitchell Van Buren, Dayan Gallim, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Mphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keith Dudgeon, Dunit Wells, Rubin Herman, Nakabayomezi Peter, Cody Joseph, Ishaan Malinga, Dewan Marais.
MI Cape Town Team: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rashid Khan (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Colin Ingram, George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Dewald Bruys, Azmatullah Umarzai, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Dan Peet, Corbin Bosch, Thomas Cobber, Nuwan Thushara, Chris Benjamin, Connor Esterhuizen, Tristan Luce.
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