Get the best MICT vs PC match 8 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 8th encounter of SA20 2026. Expert examination and more with MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals.
MICT vs PC Preview Match 8 Prediction
MI Cape Town hosts Pretoria Capitals in Match 8 of SA20 2026 at Newlands today. The game happens on Wednesday, December 31, marking the last SA20 2026 match in 2025. This MICT vs PC clash brings two struggling teams together desperately needing wins.
MI Cape Town haven’t won any game yet but grabbed two points somehow. Their game against Durban’s Super Giants got washed out, giving them those crucial points. They face the Capitals for the first time, hoping to climb up the table.
Pretoria Capitals lost both their matches played so far this season badly. Joburg Super Kings beat them first, then Sunrisers Eastern Cape crushed them next. Time’s running out fast for the Capitals to turn things around in this encounter.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
Newlands Stadium in Cape Town witnessed a massive run-fest in the opener. Durban’s Super Giants posted 232/5 while MI Cape Town scored 217/7 in that thriller. Similar high-scoring action is expected on this pitch today as well.
Pacers enjoy bowling at Newlands and get good help from the surface early. Batting first looks like the smarter choice after winning the toss at this venue. This pitch report suggests captains will study conditions carefully before finalizing their Playing XI.
Sky stays clear with temperatures between 13-20°C at the stadium right now. Weather looks perfect for the final SA20 2026 battle of 2025 tonight. No rain is expected, so the full game happens without any interruptions or delays.
MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 6
MI Cape Town: 3
Pretoria Capitals: 3
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
MI Cape Town (MICT) Playing XI
Rassie van der Dussen
Ryan Rickelton
Reeza Hendricks
Jason Smith
Nicholas Pooran
Dwaine Pretorius
George Linde
Rashid Khan (c)
Corbin Bosch
Karim Janat
Trent Boult
Pretoria Capitals (PC) Playing XI
Will Smeed
Bryce Parsons
Shai Hope
Daniel Smith
Dewald Brevis
Connor Esterhuizen
Roston Chase
Codi Yusuf
Keshav Maharaj (c)
Lungi Ngidi
Tymal Mills
MICT vs PC Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Ryan Rickelton (c), Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope
Batsmen: Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Dewald Brevis (vc)
All-rounders: Dwaine Pretorius
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Lungi Ngidi, Tymal Mills, Keshav Maharaj
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Ryan Rickelton makes a brilliant captain pick for your Dream11 team today
- Dewald Brevis can deliver huge points as a captain or vice-captain choices
MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals Preview: Players to Avoid
- Daniel Lategan probably won’t feature in today’s lineup
- Thomas Kaber might not get selected for this Playing XI either
This MICT vs PC Prediction report suggests exciting content for the SA20 2026 season. Fantasy Cricket Tips suggest today’s pitch and toss win will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests the MICT have 53% chances to win and 47% for PC.
