The most interesting turn has now come in the playoffs of SA20 League 2024. Qualifier 1 match will be played between MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth at 9 pm on 4 February. This match will be an important opportunity for both the teams to advance to the final.
SA20 2025, MICT vs PR Qualifier-1 T20 Match: Head to Head Record
MI Cape Town has had the upper hand in the previous matches. In the total matches played between the two teams, MI Cape Town has won 4 times while Paarl Royals have been victorious only 2 times. However, the previous record is not so important in the playoffs.
SA20 2025, MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals Qualifier-1 T20 Match Team Status
MI Cape Town is currently shining in the tournament with its excellent performance. The team has won 7 out of 10 matches so far and their net run rate is +2.446.
Rassie van der Dussen has scored 330 runs in the tournament so far which has proved to be a big strength for the team. Players like captain Liam Livingstone and Rashid Khan are also playing an important role for the team.
Paarl Royals have also been impressive in the tournament with their performance. They have also won 7 out of 10 matches. However, their run rate is only +0.370.
Lhuan-Dre Pretorius of this team has given a good start to the team by scoring 323 runs. Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s bowling has been the biggest strength of the team, who has taken 14 wickets so far.
Probable Playing XI MI Cape Town
R Rickelton (wk), R van der Dussen, D Brevis, C Esterhuizen, G Linde, L Livingstone, K Rabada, N Thushara, T Boult, R Khan, A Omarzai
Probable Playing XI Paarl Royals
D Karthik (wk), L Pretorius, D Miller, J Root, S Hain, M Van Buuren, A Phehlukwayo, B Fortuin, K Maphaka, L Ngidi, M Ur Rahman
SA20 2025, MICT vs PR Qualifier-1 T20 Match: Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth is a flat track which is good news for the batsmen. The average score in the first innings is 154 runs.
The weather will be slightly cloudy, the temperature is expected to be around 21 degrees Celsius. The chances of rain are negligible.
SA20 2025, MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals Qualifier-1 T20 Match Dream11 Fantasy Tips
While creating a fantasy team, some special players should be kept in mind. Rassie van der Dussen, who has scored the most runs in the tournament, is a good captain’s choice. Joe Root, David Miller and Johnny Herman can also be good batsmen. Mujeeb ur Rahman, Kagiso Rabada and Born Fortuin are the top choices in bowling.
SA20 2025, MICT vs PR Qualifier-1 T20 Match Prediction
SA20 2025, MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals Qualifier-1 T20 Match Prediction: The ticket to go directly to the final is at stake in the qualifier. MI Cape Town has a 55% chance of winning, while Paarl Royals have a 45% chance. This match will be very important for both the teams as from here the direct path opens towards the final.
The strategy of the team and the morale of the players will play a decisive role in this match. Important players like Rassie van der Dussen and Mujeeb ur Rahman are the strength of both the teams. The team that performs better under pressure will move towards winning the match. However, small things can change the course of the match.
