Here are the Predictions for the SA20 2025-26, 10th Match – Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town, to be played on the 2nd of January at Boland Park, Paarl.
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Ground Stats:
Average First Innings Total Range at Boland Park, Paarl (SA20) – 140-160
Average Second Innings Total Range at Boland Park, Paarl (SA20) – 140-160
10th Match – Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town (Boland Park, Paarl)
Current Form Paarl Royals:
Paarl Royals are currently placed at the 5th position on points table with 1 win and 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Paarl Royals in the SA20 2025-26 is David Miller with 78 runs to his name.
The top run scorer for Paarl Royals in the SA20 2025-26 is Ottneil Baartman with 5 scalps under his belt.
Paarl Royals have won their previous match against Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 5 wickets.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape batted first and they posted a total of 149 before being bowled out. Quinton de Kock got out cheaply. After his dismissal, Jonny Bairstow and Jordan Hermann batted like champions. They smashed 33 and 47 runs respectively to lay the foundation for a big total. However, after they got out, wickets started to fall in regular succession and the run rate also slowed down. The lower order batters struggled to get going and Sunrisers Eastern Cape were eventually bowled out for a small total of 149.
During the chase, Paarl Royals lost 4 early wickets and looked to be in deep waters. After that phase, David Miller and Kegan Lion Cachet played like champions. They smashed 71 and 45 runs respectively to help Paarl Royals get home in the last over with 5 wickets in hand.
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Current Form MI Cape Town:
MI Cape Town on the other hand are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table with 2 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for MI Cape Town in the SA20 2025-26 is Ryan Rickelton with 146 runs to his name.
The top run scorer for MI Cape Town in the SA20 2025-26 is George Linde with 3 scalps under his belt.
MI Cape Town have lost their previous match against Pretoria Capitals by a huge margin of 85 runs.
Pretoria Capitals batted first and they posted a massive total of 220 for 5 in 20 overs. Will Smeed, Bryce Parsons and Connor Esterhuizen got out without troubling the scorers much. Shai Hope had their back though. He smashed 45 runs in just 30 balls to lay the foundation for a big total. Wihan Lubbe, Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford all made valuable contributions and helped Pretoria Capitals get to a massive total of 220 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton started off well. Dussen made 28 while Rickelton scored a quickfire 33 to set the foundation. However, both of them got out at a wrong time. Nicholas Pooran then entertained everyone with a 25 runs knock in just 6 balls but once he got out, it was all over for MI Cape Town. Sherfane Rutherford picked up 4 wickets for just 24 runs as MI Cape Town were eventually bowled out for 135, losing the match by a big margin of 85 runs.
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Let’s have a look at the squads:
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
Paarl Royals
David Miller (C), Sikandar Raza, Jos Buttler, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Gudakesh Motie, Bjorn Fortuin, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ottneil Baartman, Kyle Verreynne, Dan Lawrence, Hardus Viljoen, Rubin Hermann, Delano Potgieter, Nqaba Peter, Eshan Malinga, Nqobani Mokoena, Asa Tribe, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Vishen Halambage.
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Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Paarl Royals
Who will win?-Â MI Cape Town
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Paarl Royals), Reeza Hendricks (MI Cape Town)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Ottneil Baartman (Paarl Royals), George Linde (MI Cape Town)
Most Sixes – David Miller (Paarl Royals), Nicholas Pooran (MI Cape Town)
Player of the Match – George Linde (MI Cape Town)
Team Scores Batting first – MI Cape Town 160+, Paarl Royals 155+
Match Handicap:Â MI Cape Town
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