As SA20 continues to showcase thrilling encounters, MI Cape Town (MICT) is set to face Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SUNE) in the 8th match at Newlands in Cape Town. The tournament has been marked by high-scoring games, with scores consistently surpassing the 200-run mark. In the round-robin format featuring six teams, SUNE holds a 2-0 head-to-head advantage over MICT, adding an extra layer of significance to this clash.
Kieron Pollard-led MICT is eager to reverse their fortunes, making this upcoming match pivotal for them. The team enters the game on the back of a convincing 98-run victory against the Johannesburg Super Kings, showcasing their form and determination. On the other hand, defending champions SUNE faced a setback in their previous outing against Durban’s Super Giants, falling short by 35 runs.
As both teams strive for dominance in SA20 2024, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate another riveting encounter at Newlands, with MICT aiming to secure a crucial win against their formidable opponent.
MICT vs SUNE: Match Details
Match: MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, match 8 of SA20, 2024
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Date & Time: January 16, 9:00 PM IST
Streaming Details: Jio Cinema and Sports 18 Network
MICT vs SUNE: Pitch Report
After participating in two away matches, MI Cape Town is geared up for their inaugural home game at Newlands Stadium. The team has historically found success while chasing at this venue, a trend anticipated to persist in the upcoming fixture. Winning the toss will likely prompt the captain to opt for bowling first, aligning with his past preferences.
Newlands is not renowned for producing high-scoring encounters, and expectations are set for a more moderate scoring range. Teams might find a total in the ballpark of 150–175 as a challenging yet achievable target, further emphasising the significance of a balanced approach between batting and bowling strategies.
MICT vs SUNE: Head-to-Head Records
| Matches played | 02 |
| MI Cape Town won. | 00 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape won | 02 |
| No Results | 00 |
| Tie | 00 |
MICT vs SUNE: Probable Playing XI
MI Cape Town: Rassie van der Dussen, RD Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, LS Livingstone, Kieron Pollard (C), SM Curran, Connor Esterhuizen, GF Linde, K Rabada, BE Hendricks, and OP Stone
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Adam Rossington, Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Beyers Swanepoel, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Daniel Worrall, and Ottniel Baartman.
MICT vs SUNE Dream11 fantasy teams
Grand League
MICT vs SUNE Dream11
Wicketkeepers: R Rickelton (C), T Stubbs
Batters: Van der Dussen, T Abell, and D. Brevis
Allrounders: A Markram, L Livingstone, G Linde, and M Jansen (VC)
Bowlers: B Hendricks, K Rabada
Head-to-head
MICT vs SUNE Dream11
Wicketkeepers: R Rickelton (C),
Batters: Van der Dussen (VC), T Abell
Allrounders: A Markram, L Livingstone, S Curran, and M Jansen
Bowlers: B Hendricks, K Rabada, D Worrall, and O Stone
