Paarl Royals take on the MI Cape Town at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday, January 21st in what is expected to be a fiery clash between both the oppositions. Both teams are top contenders, with Paarl sitting in second place with 3 wins and Cape Town in third with 2 wins and 2 losses.
The Royals haven't lost yet this season, except against Cape Town on Friday. So, they will be looking for payback at home. Their strong bowling, led by Lungi Ngidi with the most wickets, and consistent batting from openers Jos Buttler and David Miller, make them a tough opponent.
The Cape Town team has found its groove with the bat lately, thanks to players like Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, and Dewald Brevis. But their bowling needs some work, and captain Kieron Pollard needs to find the right mix of players to strengthen their position further on the points table.
The Royals are anticipated to launch a strong comeback, aiming to avenge their recent defeat. Consequently, Cape Town must remain vigilant throughout the match. The upcoming clash between these two formidable teams in SA20 promises to be an exciting spectacle for cricket fans worldwide.
Match Details
Match- Paarl Royals (PR) vs MI Cape Town (MICT)
Date- 21st January 2024
Venue- Boland Park
Time- 7:00 PM (IST)
Probable Playing XI
Paarl Royals
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, David Miller (c), Mitchell Van Buuren, Andile Phehlukwayo, Fabian Allen, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Obed McCoy
MI Cape Town
Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Kieron Pollard (c), Connor Esterhuizen, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Thomas Kaber, Olly Stone
Pitch Report
The Boland Park pitch is expected to be on a slower side and provides considerable assistance to the bowling teams. Previous matches at this venue this season have witnessed a balanced competition between bat and ball.
In general, the pitch is expected to be worn and used, with an average first-inning score ranging between 150-160, making it challenging for the chasing team. A high-scoring match is improbable on this pitch. Therefore, opting to bat first is the preferred choice for the captain in the toss.
Grand League Team
Wicketkeepers: Joss Butler(C), Ryan Rickelton
Batters: David Miller, Jason Roy, Rassie van der-Dussen
All-Rounders: Andile Phehlukwayo(VC), Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy
Head-to-Head Team
Wicketkeepers: Joss Butler, Ryan Rickelton(C)
Batters: David Miller, M van Buuren, Rassie van der-Dussen
All-Rounders: Andile Phehlukwayo, Sam Curran(VC_, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy