SA20 2023: Match 16, PRL vs CT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match between Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town?

The action shifts from Kingsmead, Durban to the Boland Park in Paarl for Match 16 of the SA20 2023 as Paarl Royals (PRL) and MI Cape Town (CT) cross swords on January 21.

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Interestingly, both sides are reeling from losses to Sunrisers Eastern Cape (EAC) in their previous outings. With just five matches to go for both these sides, Cape Town and Paarl will need to pull up their socks if they want to cement their spot in the last four of the competition.

The hosts are currently placed fourth on the points table while Cape Town are placed third. With other sides slowly catching up, obtaining the two points will be crucial for both teams. 

Match Details

Venue: Boland Park, Paarl

Date & Time: January 21, 5:00 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sports18 & JioCinema App

Pitch Report

The surface at the Boland Park in Paarl is a level playing one with an average first innings score of 157. Pacers may get some bounce and movement early on in the contest which could work wonders with regards to getting breakthroughs. Either skipper winning the toss may elect to field first.

Probable Playing XIs for PRL vs CT

Paarl Royals (PRL):

Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, David Miller (c), Eoin Morgan, Evan Jones, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Codi Yusuf, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

MI Cape Town (CT):

Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Grant Roelofsen (wk), Sam Curran, Delano Potgieter, George Linde, Rashid Khan (c), Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer

Probable Best Performers for PRL vs CT

Probable best batter: Dewald Brevis

MI Cape Town will hope for young Brevis to fire as he has been for the side in this inaugural season thus far. The swashbuckling batter has amassed 133 runs in five innings and will be keen to score big runs for the team in their forthcoming clash against Paarl.  

Probable best bowler: Evan Jones

The joint-highest wicket-taker in the competition, Evan Jones has racked up nine wickets in four outings for Paarl. The bowler has announced himself to the rival sides as a lethal pacer who can get the wickets at any point during a contest. Getting the wickets of the big sharks of the Cape Town side will be on his agenda in the upcoming match.

Today's Match Prediction: MI Cape Town to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.