The SA20 2025–26 season begins with MI Cape Town taking on Durban Super Giants in Match 1. Read match predictions, team form, and key battles ahead of the opener.
Here are the Predictions for the SA20 2025-26, 1st Match – MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants, to be played on the 26th of December at the Newlands, Cape Town.
Match Prediction – MI Cape Town v Durban’s Super Giants
Ground Stat:
Average First Innings Total Range at the Newlands, Cape Town (SA20) – 150-170
Average Second Innings Total Range at the Newlands, Cape Town (SA20) – 130-150
1st Match – MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants (Newlands, Cape Town)
Current Form MI Cape Town:
MI Cape Town are the defending champions of the SA20 tournament. They defeated Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the Final Match of the last edition by 76 runs.
The top run scorer for MI Cape Town in the last edition of SA20 tournament was Rassie van der Dussen with 393 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for MI Cape Town in the last edition of SA20 tournament was Kagiso Rabada with 12 scalps under his belt.
MI Cape Town have several match winners in their squad including Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton and Jason Smith. They should be able to dominate the opposition teams in the upcoming matches.
Players to look out for:
1. Reeza Hendricks – He looked in fine form against India recently. Hendricks is expected to be amongst the runs in the SA20 2025-26.
2. Corbin Bosch – He can make a double impact both with bat and ball in the game. Bosch can become the highest wicket taker for MI Cape Town in the upcoming matches.
Current Form Durban Super Giants:
Durban Super Giants performed poorly in the last edition of SA20 tournament. They managed to win only 2 games and finished at the bottom most position.
The top run scorer for Durban Super Giants in the last edition of SA20 tournament was Kane Williamson with 233 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Durban Super Giants in the last edition of SA20 tournament was Noor Ahmad with 13 scalps under his belt.
Durban Super Giants have named Aiden Markram as their captain. They have got a very balanced squad with players like Noor Ahmad, Heinrich Klaasen, Jos Buttler and Tony de Zorzi in the mix.
Durban Super Giants are expected to go a long way in the tournament.
Players to look out for:
1. Noor Ahmad – He is a top quality spinner, who can move the ball both ways and pick up wickets when it matters the most.
2. Heinrich Klaasen – He is a phenomenal striker of the cricket ball. When Klaasen gets going, he is very hard to stop for the opposition.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Durban Super Giants
Aiden Markram (C), Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Kane Williamson, Sunil Narine, Noor Ahmad, Gerald Coetzee, Devon Conway, David Bedingham, Eathan Bosch, Kwena Maphaka, Tony de Zorzi, Daryn Dupavillon, Evan Jones, Wiaan Mulder, Marques Ackerman, Dayyaan Galiem, David Wiese, Andile Simelane.
MI Cape Town
Rashid Khan (C), Trent Boult, Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Dwaine Pretorius, Karim Janat, Jason Smith, Tom Moores, Dane Piedt, Thomas Kaber, Jacques Snyman, Tristan Luus, Dan Lategan, Tiaan van Vuuren
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – MI Cape Town
Who will win?- MI Cape Town
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Tony de Zorzi (Durban Super Giants), Reeza Hendricks (MI Cape Town)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Noor Ahmad (Durban Super Giants), Corbin Bosch (MI Emirates)
Most Sixes – Heinrich Klaasen (Durban Super Giants), Karim Janat (MI Emirates)
Player of the Match – Tony de Zorzi (Durban Super Giants)
Team Scores Batting first – Durban Super Giants 185+, MI Emirates 175+
Match Handicap: Durban Super Giants
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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