SA20 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 8

MI Cape Town playing XI for match 8 will be up against the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 2025-26 on Wednesday, December 31, at Newlands in Cape Town. Both teams are yet to register their first win this season. Cape Town have lost one out of two games, while their previous match ended in a no-result. The Capitals lost both their matches and are in fifth place.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 6 of the SA20 2025-26:

MI Cape Town

Top Order: Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), and Reeza Hendricks

Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, and Reeza Hendricks will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Rickelton is the leading run-scorer for the team with 113 runs in two games at a strike rate of 179.36.

Middle Order: Jason Smith, Nicholas Pooran, and Dwaine Pretorius

Jason Smith, Nicholas Pooran, and Dwaine Pretorius are likely to be there in the middle order. Smith is the second-highest run-scorer for the team with 41 runs in two games.

Lower Middle Order: George Linde and Rashid Khan

George Linde and Rashid Khan are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Linde took two wickets for 46 runs in the first match.

Bowlers: Corbin Bosch, Karim Janat, and Trent Boult

Corbin Bosch, Karim Janat, and Trent Boult might be the three bowlers for the team. Boult and Bosch have taken one wicket each.

Pretoria Capitals

Top Order: Will Smeed, Bryce Parsons, and Shai Hope (wk)

Will Smeed, Bryce Parsons, and Shai Hope will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Smeed is the highest run-scorer for the team and has amassed 69 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 121.05.

Middle Order: Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, and Sherfane Rutherford

Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, and Sherfane Rutherford are likely to be there in the middle order. Rutherford made 25 runs at a strike rate of 131.57 in the first game.

Lower Middle Order: Wihan Lubbe and Codi Yusuf

Wihan Lubbe and Codi Yusuf are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Yusuf has taken two wickets and made 10 runs in two matches.

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj (c), Tymal Mills, and Lungi Ngidi

Keshav Maharaj, Tymal Mills, and Lungi Ngidi could be the three bowlers for the team. Mills picked up four wickets in two games and is the highest wicket-taker for the team.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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