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CLAIM NOWSunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town, SA20, Today Match Prediction
SEC vs MICT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the toss and choose to bowl first
MI Cape Town beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 97 runs
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 Cape’s 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 are the top picks to come out on top in this showdown with MI Cape Town!
| Tournament: | SA20 League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Saint George's Park, Gqeberha, South Africa |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 26.1°C|Sunny |
SEC vs MICT Live Prediction
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.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
SEC
W
W
W
W
W
SEC
204/3 in 20.0 10.2
115/10 in 17.0 6.76
106/10 in 19.3 5.44
157/8 in 20.0 7.85
164/7 in 20.0 8.2
208/4 in 20.0 10.4
78/10 in 15.2 5.09
79/1 in 11.0 7.18
MICT
L
W
L
L
L
MICT
80/3 in 8.0 10
98/0 in 5.4 17.28
175/6 in 20.0 8.75
171/7 in 20.0 8.55
121/9 in 20.0 6.05
157/6 in 20.0 7.85
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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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 team’s 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.
Tom Abell and Jordan Hermann, both reliable performers from last season, add further solidity to Eastern Cape's batting lineup, showcasing their depth.
On the bowling front, Marco Jansen and Ottneil Baartman, who together claimed an impressive 38 wickets last year, will lead the charge. Meanwhile, Liam Dawson and Simon Harmer provide additional options to strengthen the attack and deliver crucial breakthroughs.
SEC Over/Under Betting Tips
Stubbs scored 301 runs in 9 innings last season, and he was the top run-scorer for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. At Gqebera, Stubbs has scored 199 runs in 8 matches, averaging 28 runs per innings. Against MI Cape Town, he averages 30.7 runs per innings.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Predicted Playing XI:
Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, David Bedingham, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Andile Simelane, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson/Craig Overton
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Actual Playing XI:
David Bedingham, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Jordan Hermann, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Beyers Swanepoel, Thomas Abell, Richard Gleeson
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.
Captain Rashid Khan, in excellent form after his 11-wicket haul against Zimbabwe recently, will be a key weapon in the bowling attack. With the new ball, Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult offer plenty of firepower and are well-suited to the conditions. Nuwan Thushara adds an extra dimension to an already strong pace attack. However, the team might go for rookie tearaway fast bowler Tristan Luus, who has impressed everyone with his pace and ability to rush batsmen.
MICT Over/Under Betting Tips
Van der Dussen has scored 328 runs in the last 10 T20 matches, averaging 32.80. He is coming into the tournament on the back of some exceptional knocks in the T20I series against Pakistan. We back Rassie to get his campaign off to a positive start and score over 22.5 runs against the quality bowling attack of the Sunrisers.
MI Cape Town Predicted Playing XI:
Reeza Henricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Thomas Kaber, Kagiso Rabada, George Linde, Trent Boult, Nuwan Thushara/Tristan Luus
MI Cape Town Actual Playing XI:
Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Colin Ingram, Delano Potgieter, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
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 Giants’ 225/3 last season versus Sunrisers Eastern Cape, a game they won by 35 runs.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Sunrisers Eastern Cape hold a 4-0 record against MI Cape Town in coin tosses, but we predict the luck to be in favour of the visitors this time and back MI Cape Town to win the coin toss.
The pitch at St. George's Park favours the batters and is a high scoring venue, where two of the four SA20 matches played last season have seen scores in excess of over 330 runs. Sunrisers and MI Cape Town boast a power packed batting lineup and anything over 180 will be a par score for teams batting first.
Toss: To Bowl
Teams usually prefer to chase in day-night T20 games these days as the dew makes batting easier. So it won’t be surprising if both captains look to field first in this game.
SEC vs MICT
Winning Prediction
Sunrisers Eastern Cape have never lost to MI Cape Town and will be gunning for a 5-0 sweep against their favored foes to start the new season. The Sunrisers have a reliable batting order with solid depth, and their bowlers bring enough diversity to get the job done on most occasions. On the other hand, MI Cape Town's batting seems less robust, with many of their players lacking the firepower to go big. Their bowling, however, is on point, and if they can hold the Sunrisers to a modest total, they could be in the game. But without that, Eastern Cape are the obvious favorites.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the top picks to come out on top in this showdown with MI Cape Town!
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