In the upcoming SA20 2024 season, Game 16 is set to unfold at Newlands in Cape Town, featuring a face-off between MI Cape Town (MICT) and Durban Super Giants (DSG) on Tuesday, January 23.
Durban Super Giants started the tournament with a bang, securing three consecutive victories. However, their momentum faltered in the last two games. On the other hand, Cape Town has struggled to string together back-to-back wins, suffering a 59-run defeat in their recent match against Paarl Royals.
The two teams previously clashed on January 11, with Durban emerging victorious by 11 runs (via DLS method). Heinrich Klaasen’s remarkable innings of 85 off 35 balls played a pivotal role in Durban’s memorable win. Eager to reverse their fortunes, Kieron Pollard and his team are determined to triumph in front of their home crowd.
Cape Town has faced Durban three times in the tournament and suffered defeats in all encounters. Despite this history, the upcoming match promises an unpredictable showdown, as past records may hold little significance in Tuesday’s clash.
MICT vs DSG Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | 03 |
| MI Cape Town Won | 00 |
| Durban Super Giants | 03 |
MICT vs DSG Predicted Playing XI
MI Cape Town:
Ryan Rickelton (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Liam Livingstone, Kieron Pollard (C), Sam Curran, George Linde, Thomas Kaber, Kagiso Rabada, Nuwan Thushara
Durban Super Giants:
Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock (WK), JJ Smuts, Heinrich Klaasen, Marcus Stoinis, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj (C), Naveen-ul-Haq, Reece Topley, Noor Ahmad
MICT vs DSG, SA20 2024: Newlands, Cape Town Pitch Report
Cape Town has witnessed two exciting games in the current SA20 season. In the first match, Sunrisers Eastern Cape successfully defended a target of 203, restricting MI Cape Town to 198. The second game saw the home side comfortably chasing down 173 against Paarl Royals, securing victory with eight wickets in hand and 19 balls to spare. While batters can relish their time in Cape Town, caution is advised for the top order, as the new ball may exhibit swing during the initial overs.
MICT vs DSG, SA20 2024: Newlands, Cape Town T20 Records and Stats
Cape Town, South Africa, has been a venue for T20 cricket matches since September 12, 2007, with the most recent match played on December 1, 2020. In the 21 T20 matches hosted in Cape Town, the home side has won 5 times (23.81%), while the touring side has secured victory in 9 matches (42.86%). Neutral sides have won 7 matches (33.33%).
In terms of batting performance, teams batting second have been more successful, winning 15 matches (71.43%) compared to 6 matches (28.57%) won by teams batting first. Winning the toss seems to hold some significance, as teams winning the toss have won 9 matches (42.86%), while teams losing the toss have won 12 matches (57.14%). There have been no tied matches or matches with no result.
The highest individual innings at this venue was an unbeaten 99 by D J Malan (England) on December 1, 2020, against South Africa. The best bowling performance was by S R Clark (Australia), who took 4/20 on September 20, 2007, against Sri Lanka.
The highest team innings recorded in Cape Town was 193/5 by Australia on February 26, 2020, against South Africa. On the other hand, the lowest team innings was 96 by South Africa on the same day against Australia. The highest successful run chase achieved was 192/1 by England on December 1, 2020, against South Africa.
On average, each wicket falls at 25.42 runs, and teams score at a rate of 7.99 runs per over. The average score when batting first is 157. These statistics provide insights into the T20 cricket history at the Cape Town venue.
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| City | Cape Town | ||
| Country | South Africa | ||
| First T20 Match | 12/09/2007 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 01/12/2020 | ||
| Matches Played | 21 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 5 (23.81%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 9 (42.86%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 7 (33.33%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 6 (28.57%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 15 (71.43%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 9 (42.86%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 12 (57.14%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 99* | D J Malan (England) | 01/12/2020 v South Africa |
| Best Bowling | 4/20 | S R Clark (Australia) | 20/09/2007 v Sri Lanka |
| Highest Team Innings | 193/5 (Australia) | 26/02/2020 v South Africa | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 96 (South Africa) | 26/02/2020 v Australia | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 192/1 (England) | 01/12/2020 v South Africa | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 25.42 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.99 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 157 | ||