SA20 2025: Match 13, MICT vs JSK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match between MICT vs JSK?

The ongoing South African T20 cricket carnival, SA20 2025, continues with MI Cape Town (MICT) taking on Joburg Super Kings (JSK) in Match No. 13 of the tournament at the Newlands ground in Cape Town, on Saturday, January 18. Notably, these two sides faced each other in match No.4 and the Joburg-based franchise came on top winning the game by six runs via DLS.

Cape Town has gotten off to a brilliant start as they are sitting at the second spot in the points table with nine points after winning and losing two games each, along with a game finishing without a result. On the other hand, the Faf du Plessis-led side is leading the tally after winning two out of their three games and is running high on confidence. 

MICT vs JSK Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface at the Newlands in Cape Town is the one that is preferred by the bowlers. A low-scoring thriller could be anticipated on such a pitch and opting to bowl first could be a wise decision.

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Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs for MICT vs JSK

MI Cape Town (MICT):

Rassie van der Dussen, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Colin Ingram, George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Dewald Brevis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult.

Joburg Super Kings (JSK):

Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis (c), Leus du Plooy, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Wihan Lubbe, Donovan Ferreira, David Wiese, Gerald Coetzee, Matheesha Pathirana, Tabraiz Shamsi, Imran Tahir.

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Probable Top Performers from MICT vs JSK

Probable Best Batter: Rassie van der Dussen

The opener Rassie van der Dussen of MI Cape Town could be the best batter in the upcoming game. The right-hand-batter has so far made 154 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 126.22 and is currently the second-leading run-scorer of the tournament. Van der Dussen will look to continue his fine form and hope to take his side to their third win of the season.

Probable Best Bowler: Delano Potgieter

MI Cape Town's pacer Delano Potgieter has picked up five wickets in three matches this season so far. He is currently the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. Though he has been wicketless in the past two games, the side will once again bank on him to pick wickets whenever required. 

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

Scenario 1

MI Cape Town win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 35-45

MICT: 140-150

MI Cape Town win the match

Scenario 2

Joburg Super Kings win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 45-55

JSK: 150-160

Joburg Super Kings 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.