Check match predictions for MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings, match number 15 of SA20 2025/26
Joburg Super Kings will face MI Cape Town on Tuesday in match number 15 of the SA20 2025/26 at Newlands in Cape Town. JSK, second in the points table, have won 3 of the 4 matches they have played so far. Meanwhile, MICT are at the bottom of the points table with 4 defeats in 5 matches and only 2 points to their name. Rashid Khan and company. will be desperate to secure their first win of the season, but it won’t be an easy task as they face a formidable Super Kings unit.
MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings Match Preview
MI Cape Town had a nightmare start to their title defense. With four defeats and one washout, Rashid Khan’s men are stuck at the bottom of the standings. Their batting, with the exception of Ryan Rickelton, looked shaky, evidenced by their collapse to 88 all-out in the previous match.
On the other hand, Faf du Plessis’ Joburg Super Kings are the team to beat. They remain undefeated this season, following a thrilling Super Over victory against the Durban Super Giants. With a balanced squad and efficient players in all departments, JSK will seek to consolidate its first place.
Head-to-head record MICT vs JSK
The rivalry between these two franchises is as balanced as it gets. In their previous 6 meetings in SA20, both teams have won 3 matches each.
- Total number of matches: 6
- MI Cape Town won: 3
- The Johannesburg Super Kings won: 3
- No results: 0
MICT vs JSK will likely play XIs
MI Cape Town: Ryan Rickelton (week), Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Dane Piedt.
Johannesburg Super Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), Matthew De Villiers, Rilee Rossouw, Wiaan Mulder, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira (week), Dian Forrester, Prenelan Subrayen, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Nandre Burger.
Field report and weather conditions
Place: Newlands, Cape Town The surface at Newlands has always been striker-friendly, but from the start offered something for the pacers. While scores of 180+ are common here, the previous match was marked by a low score. Weather report: Partly cloudy with 50% chance of rain. Fans are hoping that the weather will not play spoilsport as has been the case several times this season.
Key players to watch
- Ryan Rickelton (MICT): The current top scorer of the tournament (199 points). He is the backbone of the MICT batting lineup.
- Richard Gleeson (JSK): The first wicket-taker of JSK with 8 scalps. His ability to take wickets in the powerplay will be crucial.
- Faf du Plessis (JSK): The veteran skipper regained form in the last match and remains the tactical mastermind of the Super Kings.
MICT vs JSK Match Prediction: Who will win?
While MI Cape Town have home advantage and a star-studded line-up including Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, their current form is a major concern. The Joburg Super Kings are playing with immense confidence and clinical execution.
Prediction: Joburg Super Kings are the favorites to win today’s match and continue their unbeaten run, unless the MICT middle order finally steps in to support Rickelton.
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