SA20 2023: Match 5, CT vs DUR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match between CT vs DUR?

MI Cape Town (CT) will square off against the Durban Super Giants (DUR) in the fifth match of the inaugural edition of the SA20 in Cape Town on Friday, January 13. The home side defeated the Paarl Royals in the curtain raiser thanks to a whirlwind innings from the young Dewald Brevis, handing them a bonus point as well.

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In contrast, the Durban Super Giants suffered a disappointing loss to the Joburg Super Kings in their opening fixture. Quinton de Kock would be disappointed to be on the losing side despite a great start in both innings of the match. They will be looking to bounce back in style in the upcoming fixture against the MI Cape Town.

Match Details

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Date & Time: January 13, 9:00 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Zee Network and ZEE5

Pitch Report

The previous encounter on this surface had a fair bit of assistance for the pace bowlers initially as the surface offered variable bounce to the new ball bowlers. However, batting became much easier in the second innings, and the team winning the toss would likely bowl first at this venue.

Predicted Playing XIs for CT vs DUR

MI Cape Town (CT):

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

Durban Super Giants (DUR):

Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Kyle Mayers, Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Holder, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Akila Dananjaya, Keemo Paul

Probable Best Performers from CT vs DUR

Probable best batter: Dewald Brevis

A young Dewald Brevis took the competition by storm in the campaign opener, smashing 70* off just 41 deliveries on a pitch that wasn't the easiest to bat on. His fearless approach at the top of the order provides flexibility to a start-studded MI Cape Town batting order.

Probable best bowler: Jofra Archer

The English fast-bowling sensation made a searing return to competitive cricket after returning with brilliant bowling figures of 3/27 in his four overs in the curtain raiser. The CT bowling line-up will only get stronger with the return of Kagiso Rabada to the team, stitching together a fearsome bowling duo.

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.

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