Get the best PC vs PR match 26 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 26th encounter of SA20 2026. Expert examination and more with MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
MICT vs SEC Preview Match 26 Prediction
MI Cape Town hosts Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Match 26 of SA20 2026 at Newlands tonight. The game happens on January 16 between the table-toppers and bottom-placed teams in this clash. Cape Town won just two games against Joburg Super Kings and sits last on the table.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape lead SA20 2026 with the best net run rate of +2.398 currently here. This is their first meeting this season, making this MICT vs SEC encounter crucial tonight. A high-scoring battle is expected as Newlands favors chasing teams historically at this venue always.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
Newlands in Cape Town historically favours teams chasing targets as the pitch flattens out gradually. Pacers get an advantage with the new ball early but batting becomes easier as matches progress. The deck stays batting-conducive throughout, so expect high-scoring contests on this SA20 2026 pitch.
This pitch report suggests chasing works better than defending at Newlands in matches played here. Sky stays clear between 13-20°C though rain might interrupt play slightly during the game tonight. Weather remains mostly favourable for cricket action at the Cape Town venue today despite minor concerns.
MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 7
MI Cape Town: 3
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: 4
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
MI Cape Town (MICT) Playing XI
Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Smith, Karim Janat, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) Playing XI
Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, Lewis Gregory, James Coles, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne
MICT vs SEC Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Ryan Rickelton (vc), Nicholas Pooran, Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock
Batsmen: Rassie van der Dussen, Matthew Breetzke (c), Jordan Hermann
All-rounders: Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Anrich Nortje
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Matthew Breetzke makes a superb captain choices for your Dream11 team today
- Ryan Rickelton can score big points as a captain or vice-captain pick
MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Preview: Players to Avoid
- Daniel Lategan probably won’t feature in today’s Playing XI lineup
- JP King might not get selected for this Playing XI either
This MICT vs SEC Prediction report suggests an exciting contest 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 has a 53% chance to win and a 47% chance for the SEC.
