MICT vs PC SA20 2024: Newlands, Cape Town Pitch Report & T20 Records & Stats
Get set for an exhilarating clash as MI Cape Town (MICT) takes on Pretoria Capitals (PC) in Match 28 of SA20 2024 at Newlands, Cape Town. MICT, eyeing a spot in the playoffs, has secured three wins out of nine matches so far, while PC, with just two victories in nine games, is out of playoff contention. The anticipation is high, especially after MICT’s previous 34-run victory over PC in this tournament.
In their recent match, MICT won the toss and elected to bat. Openers Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton laid a strong foundation with a 64-run partnership. Despite van der Dussen’s dismissal, Rickelton, along with Dewald Brewis and contributions from Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran, powered MICT to a formidable total of 248 runs in 20 overs. Wayne Parnell stood out for PC, claiming three crucial wickets.
Chasing a challenging target, PC lost opener Phil Salt early to Sam Curran. Despite brief contributions from Will Jacks, the middle order collapsed with Rilee Rossouw, Colin Ackermann, and Shane Dadswell all departing without scoring. Kyle Verreynne’s sensational century, scoring 116 runs off 52 balls, and partnerships with Wayne Parnell and Adil Rashid provided some resistance. However, MICT’s bowlers, especially Nuwan Thushara and Kagiso Rabada, picked up crucial wickets, limiting PC to 214 runs for the loss of eight wickets.
MICT vs PC SA20 2024: Newlands, Cape Town Pitch Report Today Match
The Newlands pitch is forecasted to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball, with pacers expected to thrive in the favorable conditions. Teams are likely to prefer chasing on this surface.
Also read: MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals Head to Head SA20 Records & Stats- MICT vs PC Today Match 2024
MICT vs PC SA20 2024: Cape Town T20 Records & Stats
In the T20 matches played at Cape Town, South Africa, since its inception on December 9, 2007, until the last match on December 1, 2020, there have been a total of 21 matches. Out of these, the home side has won 5 matches (23.81%), while the touring side has won 9 matches (42.86%). Matches won by neutral sides stand at 7 (33.33%).
When it comes to the toss, teams winning it 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 was an unbeaten 99 by D J Malan of England on December 1, 2020, against South Africa. The best bowling performance was 4/20 by S R Clark of Australia on September 20, 2007, against Sri Lanka.
The highest team innings was 193/5 by Australia on February 26, 2020, against South Africa, while the lowest team innings was 96 by South Africa on the same date against Australia.
The highest successful run chase was achieved by England, scoring 192/1 against South Africa on December 1, 2020.
On average, there have been 25.42 runs scored per wicket and 7.99 runs per over. The average score batting first has been 157 runs.
| 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 | ||