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It's time to shift our attention to match 26 of the competition, which will pit the defending champions, MI Cape Town, against the two-time champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, at the stunning Newlands in Cape Town, as we cruise towards the playoffs in the fourth edition of SA20.
The final from the previous edition, in which MI Cape Town won the coveted trophy for the first time, will be repeated in this match. For the 26th SA20 2025–26 match, MICT vs. SEC, in Newlands, Cape Town, we have developed free expert advice in this post.
MICT vs SEC Match 26 Details:
| Match | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Match 26, SA20 2025-26 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Friday, January 16; 9 pm |
| Venue | Newlands, Cape Town |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (app and website) |
Newlands Pitch Report:
Because the surface tends to flatten out as the game progresses, Newlands has historically favoured chasing teams. It is anticipated that the new ball will provide the pacers with some advantage. Nonetheless, a high-scoring game can be anticipated because the deck will be batting-conducive.
Cape Town Weather Forecast:
Clear skies and little to no possibility of rain are predicted for Cape Town, guaranteeing uninterrupted play. Both players and spectators will enjoy the comfortable temperatures, which will be between 24 and 26°C. The chance of excessive swing or dew is decreased by the moderate humidity levels. Light winds are unlikely to have a big impact on bowling or batting. All things considered, the weather is perfect for cricket, with no weather-related disruptions anticipated.
MICT vs SEC Head to Head:
| Matches Played | 7 |
| Won by MI Cape Town | 3 |
| Won by Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 4 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
MICT vs SEC Predicted Playing XI:
MI Cape Town: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Smith, Karim Janat, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, and Ryan Rickelton (wk)
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Tristan Stubbs (c), Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Marco Jansen, Lewis Gregory, James Coles, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, and Adam Milne
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