SA20 2024: Match 26, PRC vs MICT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match between PRC vs MICT?

Pretoria Capitals (PRC) will take on MI Cape Town (MICT) at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Thursday, February 1. These two teams are languishing at the foot of the table, as they haven't had memorable campaigns so far in the tournament. After having played eight games each, Pretoria have 10 points and are placed at No. 5 on the points table, while Cape Town find themselves at No. 6, with nine points. Both have won two matches each, with the Capitals having one point extra because one of their matches ended without a result.

A win in their last game against table-toppers Durban Super Giants would have helped Wayne Parnell-led Capitals to keep their playoff chances in their own hands. However, they suffered a deflating eight-run defeat and will now need favours from other teams to make it beyond the league phase. Cape Town also have a mathematical chance of making it to the playoffs but they would need to pick themselves up from a hole after losing four games in a row.

These two teams are going to face each other twice this week and it will be interesting to see who blinks first on Thursday.

PRC vs MICT Match Details

SuperSport Park Pitch Report and Conditions

The SuperSport Park in Centurion is known for being one of the most batting-friendly tracks in the Rainbow Nation. Four games have been played at the venue so far in SA20 2024. The first couple of games witnessed three scores of 200 and above. The third game, however, turned out to be a low-scoring thriller, as Pretoria managed to defend a paltry target of 126 against defending champions Sunrisers Cape Town.

The most recent match that was held in Centurion saw the match being called off after rain played spoilsport with only 4.4 overs of cricket being played. It would be interesting to see what kind of surface greets the two teams on Thursday. However, the possibility of a belter being on offer is more likely. There is thankfully no chance of rain in this match as per AccuWeather.

Click here: PRC vs MICT Live Score, Match 26

PRC vs MICT Head-to-Head Record:

PRC vs MICT Predicted Playing XI

Pretoria Capitals:

Phil Salt (WK), Will Jacks, Kyle Verreynne, Rilee Rossouw, Colin Ackermann, Colin Ingram, Senuran Muthusamy, Wayne Parnell (C), Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Daryn Dupavillon

MI Cape Town:

Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Dewald Brevis, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Kieron Pollard (C), Delano Potgieter, George Linde, Thomas Kaber, Kagiso Rabada, Nuwan Thushara

Probable Top Performers from PRC vs MICT

Probable Best Batter: Ryan Rickelton

The explosive opening batter's form has tapered off after he got off to a blistering start in the tournament. After amassing 337 runs in his first four innings, Rickelton has only managed 68 in the following four. He scored a 16-ball 23 in Cape Town's last game against Joburg Super Kings. If the southpaw can get his eye in, he can play the long innings and it would make things easier for the big hitters like Kieron Pollard and Sam Curran.

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Probable Best Bowler: Thomas Kaber

The left-arm wrist spinner has bowled quite well in the tournament. He has picked up seven wickets in six games at an average of 15.57 and a strike rate of 13.71. His economy rate is also an impressive 6.81. Kaber will have to play a pivotal role for Cape Town in the middle overs.

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Also check: PRC vs MICT Match Prediction, Match 26

Disclaimer: The 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.