Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town, SA20 2023, Today Match Prediction 06 February 2023

jsk vs mict Match Prediction & Analysis

With the tournament just about to approach the playoff stages, a few teams still hang in the balance as to if they will be a part of that or not. As far as this encounter goes, the fate of both teams has been sealed and one will be playing for pride, and one will be playing to continue their momentum.

After a poor start to the tournament, Joburg Super Kings have made an incredible comeback as they have not only qualified for the playoffs, but also sit 2nd on the points table. As this is the last game before the playoffs, they will want to continue this momentum going into the semi-finals.

MI Cape Town on the other hand is playing for pride, as they have no chance of qualifying for the playoffs. After making a good start to the tournament, they could not make the most out of it, as their inconsistent run hampered their run.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Joburg Super Kings Preview

After a disaster start in the tournament, Joberg Super Kings have managed to put up and incredible run which has seen them qualify for the Semi-Finals in the first edition of the SA20. After winning the next game, they will be looking to take that momentum going into the Semi-Finals.

After winning the toss and deciding to bowl first, the Joberg Super Kings put on an exhibition as they piled up a 114-run partnership for the 1st wicket. Faf du Plessis was at his usual best and in great form as he scored 92 runs in 61 balls. They ended up with a total of 160 runs, which they would be disappointed with, but was a good total in the end.

With a decent target to defend, the bowling department was on fire, picking up 3 wickets in the powerplay. After a brief partnership from the opposition, the bowling unit fought back picking up wickets at regular intervals, winning the game by 24 runs. Kyle Simmonds was the pick of the bowlers picking up 3 wickets for 23 runs.

Key Players: Aaron Phangiso, Gerald Coetzee, Leus du Plooy, Faf du Plessis

Joburg Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis(c), Donavon Ferreira, Leus du Plooy, Sibonelo Makhanya, Matthew Wade(w), Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Kyle Simmonds, Maheesh Theekshana

Joburg Super Kings Actual Playing XI:

Lizaad Williams, Sibonelo Makhanya, Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana, Reeza Hendricks, Kyle Simmonds, Leus du Plooy, Donovan Ferreira, Matthew Wade, Romario Shepherd

MI Cape Town Preview

MI Cape Town is currently placed last on the points table, and have its fate sealed as they have been eliminated in the group stage itself.. With just 1 game to go in the league stages, they will want to end on the tournament on a high and build momentum for the next season.

After putting into bat first, MI Cape Town got off to a good start. As the innings progressed they could not capitalize on that start. Losing wickets are regular intervals, which really slowed down their inning's progression. Managing to just score 159 runs getting bowled out, was a decent and fighting total. Van Der Dussan managed to score 51 off 29 balls, which included 4 fours and 4 sixes.

The bowling department did a really good job in almost clinching the victory for the MI Cape Town. Losing the game by just 1 wicket will be a tough loss to swallow, as it could have meant they could have still qualified. Sam Curran was the pick of the bowlers as he picked up 3 wickets for 26 runs, in his 4 overs.

Key Players: Rassie van der, Dewald Brevis, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada

MI Cape Town Predicted Playing XI:

Dewald Brevis, Grant Roelofsen(w), Wesley Marshall, Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, Tim David, Odean Smith, Sam Curran, Duan Jansen, Rashid Khan(c), Kagiso Rabada

MI Cape Town Actual Playing XI:

Timothy David, Wesley Marshall, Rassie van der Dussen, Delano Potgieter, Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Grant Roelofsen, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, George Linde

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather will be perfect for playing cricket. The maximum and minimum temperatures will be in the 25°C - 14°C range, with no signs of rain.

Venue Details

The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa will be hosting this encounter.  The capacity of the ground is 34,000.

In the last 26 T20s played here, the team batting first has won 13 games.

Toss: To Bat

The team that wins the toss would want to bat first. Given the history of the ground, the team will look to bat first. Making use of the pitch while it is fresh, will be the best thing to do, as it can wear down as the match moves forward.