The SA20 2024 has already been halfway done and we can already see which team is on top right now and which team is struggling. The Newlands is hosting another big game between MI Cape Town and Durban SuperGiants. This is match number 16 at one of the most iconic grounds in the rainbow nation, where everyone will witness this epic encounter.The last time these two sides met it was a Heinrich Klassen show which got the SuperGiants over the line, but this time it is MI Cape Town who will have the home advantage and they will be looking to get some wins and come back from a disappointing loss against the Paarl Royals.
MI Cape Town has so far still had a season filled with either great or terrible performances that are putting them somewhere in the middle. They have won 2 and lost 3 out of their 5 games and are just about there in there in the top 4. Kieron Pollard and his men will want to play some better cricket going forward in the tournament and win games more consistently to make it to the playoffs. They will still feel happy that their Net run rate is still positive since when they have won they have won big.
Durban SuperGiants on the other hand might have started this season well with 3 wins in a row, but will be disappointed with their performances in the last two games where they have not looked their best. They will want to get back to their winning ways and start to play the same dominating game which they had shown in the start. With 3 wins and 2 losses out of their 5 games, they are currently 2nd on the points table with 13 points on the board and will be hungry to get more wins in the future.
MICT vs DSG: Match Details
Match: MI Cape Town vs Durban SuperGiants, Match 16, SA20 2024
Date and Time: 23rd of January 2024, 9 PM IST
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema and Sports 18
MICT vs DSG: Pitch Report
The Newlands is back to being the high scoring batting paradise it used to be and we have been getting big totals at this venue. The pitch has been a good chasing ground with every total over 170 was easily chased down. The amount of dew at the venue has also made it tougher for the bowlers to get their line and length right. We all can expect another high scoring thriller at this ground where only the powerplay will only give the bowlers some seam movement and bounce.
MICT vs DSG: Probable Playing XI
MI Cape Town
Rassie Van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Grant Roelofsen, Kieron Pollard, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Thomas Kaber, Nuwan Thushara.
Durban SuperGiants
Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klassen, JJ Smuts, Marcus Stoinis, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Keemo Paul, Reece Topley, Junior Dala.
MICT vs DSG: Dream 11 Fantasy Teams
Grand League Team
Wicket-Keeper- Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klassen(vc), Ryan Rickelton
Batters- Kieron Pollard, Marcus Stoinis, Rassie Van der Dussen(c)
All Rounders- Dwaine Pretorius, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
Bowlers- Kagiso Rabada, Reece Topley
Head-To-Head Team
Wicket-Keeper- Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klassen(c), Ryan Rickelton(vc)
Batters- Kieron Pollard, Marcus Stoinis, Rassie Van der Dussen
All Rounders- Dwaine Pretorius, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
Bowlers- Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada