SA20 2023: Match 7, CT vs JOH Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match between CT vs JOH?

MI Cape Town will square up against Joburg Super Kings in the seventh match of the ongoing SA20 season. Both sides are coming into the match after tasting damaging defeats in their previous encounter. While the Cape Town-based franchise were dispatched with ease by the Durban Super Giants, the Men in Yellow could not lay a glove on the Paarl Royals.

Rashid Khan's MI side has got plenty of thinking to do, especially with the likes of Liam Livingstone and Kagiso Rabada waiting for an opportunity on the bench. Meanwhile, Faf du Plessis needs to sort out the top order, who has failed to perform in both their opening fixtures. The good news for both sides is that they don't have much time to reflect as they clash at the Newlands on Saturday, January 14. 

Match Details

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Date & Time: January 14, 9:00 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Zee Network and ZEE5

Pitch Report

The surface at the Newlands is one of the most evenly balanced tracks in the competition. The bowlers do get a fair bit of assistance with the new ball, but batting becomes relatively easier as the match progresses. Both the matches at this venue have been won by the chasing team, and the side winning the toss would be inclined to do the same in the upcoming fixture. 

Predicted Playing XIs for CT vs JOH

MI Cape Town (CT):

Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Grant Roelofsen (wk), Sam Curran, Delano Potgieter, George Linde, Rashid Khan (c), Duan Jansen, Olly Stone, Jofra Archer

Joburg Super Kings (JOH):

Reeza Hendricks, Janneman Malan, Faf du Plessis (c), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Lewis Gregory, Donovan Ferreira, Romario Shepherd, George Garton, Alzarri Joseph, Lizaad Williams, Aaron Phangiso

Probable Best Performers from CT vs JOH

Probable best batter: Dewald Brevis

Dewald Brevis was the hero for his side in the curtain raiser of the SA20. However, the youngster could not repeat his performance in the previous outing as he was sent packing by a vicious yorker. The 19-year-old is known for his fearless approach and won't be thinking too much about the rare failure.

Probable best bowler: Olly Stone

While all the eyes have been on the returning star pacer Jofra Archer, his compatriot Olly Stone has flown under the radar in the opening two matches. The Englishman has got six scalps to his name in just two matches and was the only shining light for his side in a damaging defeat last time around.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting second to win the match

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

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