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SA20 2025: Predicting MI Cape Town’s playing XI for their clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape

The ‘number two’ MI Cape Town (MICT) will take on the Sunrisers ‘number three’ Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 25th match of the ongoing SA20 2025. The game will be played at the Newlands in Cape Town on January 29, 9:00 PM (IST). MICT are coming off a big 7-wicket win against Durban’s Super Giants in the last game. 

MI Cape Town have won four games while losing two games, alongside a ‘no-result’ game in their seven games. They have won three games while losing only one, alongside a ‘no-result’ game in the last five games. Rashid Khan’s men will aim to win this match and strengthen their position at the top of the points table. 

Here is the predicted MI Cape Town’s playing XI for their next clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape:

Openers  

SA20 2025: Predicting MI Cape Town's playing XI for their clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Ryan Rickelton

The star in-form opening pair of wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton and star batter Rassie van der Dussen stitched an amazing opening partnership for MICT in the last game against. The duo scored 75 runs for the first wicket in just 8.1 overs. 

Rickelton scored 63 runs off 41 balls, with three fours and six sixes, he was also the leading run-scorer for MICT during their successful run-chase against DSG in the last game. So, the MICT management will look ahead to go with the unchanged opening pair of Rickelton and Van der Dussen. 

Middle Order  

SA20 2025: Predicting MI Cape Town's playing XI for their clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Dewald Brevis

MICT’s Cape Town will start with the number three batter Dewald Brevis, who played a decisive role in the team’s win against DSG in the last game. Brevis scored 26 runs off just 16 balls, with 4 fours and a six. He will be followed by Sediqullah Atal at number four and Reeza Hendricks at number five. 

Following Atal and Hendricks, Delano Potgieter will also be there to add some crucial runs with the bat for his side in the lower middle order. He could be a crucial asset for his side in the middle and slog overs. 

All-Rounders  

SA20 2025: Predicting MI Cape Town's playing XI for their clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape
George Linde

When it comes to the all-rounders’ duo for MICT in their next game against SEC, George Linde and Corbin Bosch will be the perfect picks to include in the playing XI. George Linde produced impressive performances, both with the ball and the bat in the last game against DSG. He scalped 1 wicket at just 20 runs in his four overs during the first innings. 

Later in the second innings, Linde played a quick fiery and unbeaten knock of 29 runs off just 8 balls, with a four and four sixes. He will be accompanied by Corbin Bosch, who scalped 1 wicket with the ball in the last game. He can also add some important runs with the bat in the lower order. 

Bowlers  

SA20 2025: Predicting MI Cape Town's playing XI for their clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Rashid Khan

The star-studded bowling trio of the MI Cape Town will include the skipper Rashid Khan as a specialist spinner. He scalped 2 wickets at 34 runs in his four-over spell in the last game. Rashid will play a crucial role with the ball in the upcoming game against the Eastern Cape (SEC). 

Rashid was accompanied by the veteran pacers, Trent Boult and Kagiso Rabada. Boult bowled the most economical spell for MICT in the last game, conceding only 16 runs in four overs and scalping a wicket. On the other hand, Kagiso Rabada can also trouble the opponent batters with the new ball during the powerplay phase in the first six overs of the innings. 

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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