In 2025, as the sun sets, SA20 Bringing a New Year’s Eve blockbuster to the iconic Newlands Cricket Ground. Both MI Cape Town and Pretoria capital The team is desperate to get its first win of the season, making this Game 8 a high-stakes affair to kick off the celebrations.

Although “Home” has its shining points, it lacks the finishing touch. Ryan Rickton has been in sensational form, posting a torrid century in the opener while Nicholas Pullan Still one of the most dangerous T20 batsmen in the world. and Rashid Khan lead the attack and Trent Bolt Swinging the new ball, if MICT can stay consistent in the middle, they will be dominant.

It’s been a slow start for the Capitals, who struggled to find momentum in their first two games. Their batting unit, explosive Will Smead And the steady Shay Hope hasn’t quite got his act together yet. However, the bowling department remains a threat. Timar Mills Always among the wickets, Captain Keshav Maharaj Will look to exploit any grip the Newlands surface has to offer.

MICT vs PC, SA20 2026: Match Details

• Date and time: December 31; 9:00 pm (UST) / 3:00 am (GMT) / 5:30 pm (local time)
• Place: newlands, cape town

MICT vs. PC, head-to-head record in SA20

Competitions participated in: 6 | MI Cape Town win: 3 | Pretoria Capitals win: 3 | No result/Tie: 0

Newlands pitch report:

Historically, Newlands has provided some pace and bounce early on that would excite Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult. However, recent trends suggest that it has become a suitable pitch for batting as the game progresses. Chasing is often preferred here (the team batting second has a 58% win rate), especially if there is a chance of early evening dew.

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Squad:

The capital of Pretoria: Will Smead, Bryce Parsons, Shay Hope (wk), Dewald Blevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Sherfin Rutherford, Vihan Lube, Keshav Maharaj (c), Cody Yusuf, Timar Mills, Lungi Ngidi, Daniel Smith, Roston Chase, Lizard Williams, Sibonelo Maccagna, Keith Durkin, Junaid Daoud, Gideon Peters, Mika Eel Prince

MI Cape Town: Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Jason Smith, Nicholas Pooran, Dwaine Pretorius, George Linde, Rashid Khan (c), Corbin Bosch, Karim Janat, Trent Boult, Tristan Luus, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Tom Moores, Jacques Snyman, Tiaan van Vuuren, Daniel Lategan, Thomas Kaber

MICT vs PC, SA20 2026: Today’s Match Predictions

Case 1:

• MI Cape Town wins toss and bowling first
• Power score for Pretoria Capitals: 40-50 (6 rounds)
• Pretoria Capitals total score: 160-170

Case 2:

• Pretoria Capitals wins first toss and bowl game
• Power score for MI Cape Town: 50-60 (6 overs)
• MI Cape Town Total Score: 175-195

Competition results: Team bowling wins the game first

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