Paarl Royals, with three wins in four matches, share the top spot on the points table in the ongoing SA20 2024. Led by David Miller, they are set to face MI Cape Town on Sunday, January 21, at Boland Park in Paarl. The visitors, having won and lost two matches each, notably defeated the Royals by eight wickets in their recent encounter.
Stumper-batter Ryan Rickelton is currently in outstanding form, showcasing his prowess with a blistering 94* runs off 52 deliveries in the last match. Rassie van der Dussen provided solid support with the bat, and Thomas Kebar excelled with three wickets. While Paarl Royals are confident in their chances, they remain mindful of the potential impact Jos Buttler and Jason Roy can have for MI Cape Town.
PR vs MICT Match Details :
Teams: Paarl Royals Vs MI Cape Town
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
Date & Time: January 21, 07:00 PM(IST)
Live Broadcast: Jio Cinema
Streaming: Sports 18
Boland Park Pitch Report and Conditions
Boland Park’s surface is expected to favor the bowlers, indicating a low-scoring game. The captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first, with a total exceeding 150 runs considered a competitive score in these conditions.
PR vs MICT Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played 3Paarl Royals Won 0MI Cape Town Won 3PR vs MICT Predicted Playing XI
Paarl Royals (PR):
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, David Miller (c), Mitchell Van Buuren, Fabian Allen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Obed McCoy
MI Cape Town (MICT):
Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Kieron Pollard (c), Connor Esterhuizen, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Thomas Kaber, Olly Stone
PR vs MICT Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Ryan Rickelton
The 27-year-old Ryan Rickelton has been in sensational form, amassing 337 runs in four matches and claiming the top spot as the leading run-scorer of the tournament. His aggressive style of play has been a significant contribution to MI Cape Town’s success in the competition.
Probable Best Bowler: Lungi Ngidi
Ace pacer Lungi Ngidi has been in top form, securing eight wickets and holding the position of the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. Despite conceding runs in the last match against MI Cape Town, he is determined to prove his worth in the upcoming clash.
PR VS MICT BETTING TIPS
Paarl Royals experienced a setback with their recent defeat to MI Cape Town, and the latter is likely to be motivated by that win. If key players like Ryan Rickelton and Kagiso Rabada deliver standout performances, Cape Town is expected to secure another victory.
Bet on the MI Cape Town to win.
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