SA20 2025: Final, MICT vs SEC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match between MICT vs SEC?

MI Cape Town (MICT) lock horns with Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) in the highly anticipated final of the ongoing SA20 2025 at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, on Saturday, February 08.

The Rashid Khan-led side are coming into the game having won their last two fixtures and finishing on the top of the points table with 35 points. In the Qualifier 1, MICT comfortably defended their 199-run total against David Miller's Paarl Royals. The Cape Town-based franchise will be excited to play their maiden SA20 final. 

On the other hand, SEC confirmed their berth in the final with a brilliant eight-wicket victory against Paarl Royals in the Qualifier 2. Ahead of that they defeated Joburg Super Kings by 32 runs in the Eliminator game. The Aiden Markram-led side have qualified for the finals for the third consecutive time and will be desperate to lift their hat trick title.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is preferred by the batters and the bowlers alike. With a balanced pitch in play, an equally testing clash could be on the cards. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs for MICT vs SEC

MI Cape Town (MICT):

Ryan Rickelton(w), Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Sediqullah Atal, Dewald Brevis, Delano Potgieter, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan(c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

David Bedingham, Tony de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs(w), Marco Jansen, Craig Overton, Liam Dawson, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson.

Also Check: SA20 2025 Squads

Probable Top Performers from MICT vs SEC

Probable Best Batter: Rassie van der Dussen

MICT batter Rassie van der Dussen is the second-highest run-scorer of the season with 370 runs to his name from 10 innings at an average of 52.85 and a strike rate of 133.09. The right-hand batter has scored a sing half-century this season which came against Paarl Royals. He will be eager to bat the same way he has been for one final time in this season.

Probable Best Bowler: Marco Jansen

Marco Jansen is the leading wicket-taker holder of the season having 17 wickets to his name from 12 matches at an average of 18.29 and an economy of 6.91. The left-arm seamer has been phenomenal as he's been instrumental in picking early scalps for his team. Jansen was the highest wicket-taker in the previous season, with 20 wickets. The 24-year-old will look to add more wickets to his tally and better his previous record in the upcoming fixture and help the SEC win their third consecutive title.

Also Check: SA20 2025 Stats

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

Scenario 1

MI Cape Town win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 40-45

SEC: 165-170

MI Cape Town win the match.

Scenario 2

Sunrisers Eastern Cape win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 45-50

MICT: 170-175

Sunrisers Eastern Cape win the match.

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