MICT vs DSG Dream11 Prediction, Match 1, SA20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

MI Cape Town set to face Durban’ Super Giants in the opener of the SA20 2025-26 (SA20) at the Newlands Stadium, in Cape Town, on Friday, December 26.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 26 Dec 2025, 10:32 IST

1 Min Read

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Preview

In the 1st game of the SA20 2025-26, MI Cape Town (MICT) are set to face Durban’ Super Giants (DSG). MI Cape Town are the defending champions of the league. They performed brilliantly in the last season in the group stage and won 7 out of the 10 games. Moreover, they defeated the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final of the league. Once again, they are ready to show their outstanding performance under the captaincy of Rashid Khan. Their fans will have high hopes from them.

On the other hand, the Durban’ Super Giants had performed poorly in the last season as they won just two games out of the 10 and finished at the bottom of the points table. However, this time they will try to perform well and avoid the mistakes they made last season. They added SA20's most successful captain, Aiden Markram, to their squad in the auction, who is set to lead the side in the league.

Match Information

MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants, Match 1

SA20, 26 Dec 2025, Fri, 9:00 PM IST ,Newlands, Cape Town

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Newlands, Cape Town

Clear

24.7°C

58% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

MI Cape Town

W
W
W
W
W

Durban Super Giants

W
L
L
L
NR

Probable Playing XI

MI Cape Town

RD Rickelton (wk), RR Hendricks, Nicholas Pooran, HE van der Dussen, GF Linde, C Bosch, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), DL Piedt, Trent Boult, K Rabada

Bench : TJ Moores, JF Smith, GJ Snyman, T van Vuuren, Dwaine Pretorius, Tristan Luus, T Shamsi, D Lategan, TP Kaber

Durban Super Giants

Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, AK Markram (C), Kane Williamson, T de Zorzi, H Klaasen (wk), Noor Ahmad, E Bosch, G Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka, SR Harmer

Bench : MJ Ackerman, DG Bedingham, D Wiese, AD Galiem, SP Narine, Andile Simelane, E Jones, DM Dupavillon, Taijul Islam, G Wege

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town is often a balanced surface. This surface is initially challenging for batsmen, but becomes more favourable as the match progresses. Initially, fast bowlers can swing the ball, making it difficult for batsmen. However, after the first few overs, the pitch settles down, providing consistent bounce and allowing the batsmen to take control of the match. Overall, this will be a good track where we will see a tough contest between bat and bat.

65%

Pace Bowling

35%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

155

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7.5
C

Rassie van der Dussen MICT | BAT

MI Cape Town's Rassie Van der Dussen has performed outstandingly in the last season. He is the second-highest run scorer. Dussen has scored 373 runs in the last 9 games. He can perform well against the DSG.

9
VC

Kane Williamson DSG | BAT

Kane Williamson has consistently performed well. He was also the highest run scorer for DSG last season. Moreover, he scored 233 runs in the last 8 games. He has the ability to perform well this season.

8.5

Ryan Rickelton MICT | WK

Ryan Rickelton has also performed well in the last season. Furthermore, he has scored 336 runs in the 8 games. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for the MI Cape Town this season.

9

Heinrich Klaasen DSG | WK

Heinrich Klaasen is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he has scored 198 runs in the last 10 games. He is a key player for the Durban' Super Giants this season.

9

Kagiso Rabada MICT | BOWL

Kagiso Rabada is the highest wicket-taker for Cape Town in the last season. Moreover, he took 12 wickets in the last 9 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.

7

Noor Ahmad DSG | BOWL

Noor Ahmed is the highest wicket-taker for DSG‌ last season. Moreover, he took 13 wickets in the last 10 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well Durban Super Giants this season.

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7.5

Eathan Bosch

DSG | ALL

9

Simon Harmer

DSG | ALL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Dec 26 2025 10:32 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

MICT

6 : 5

DSG

Credits Left
7/100

Mega League
Nicholas Pooran
C

9

Ryan Rickelton

8.5

Jos Buttler
VC

9

Heinrich Klaasen

9

Rassie van der Dussen

7.5

Aiden Markram

9

Kane Williamson

9

George Linde

7

Rashid Khan

9

Kagiso Rabada

9

Noor Ahmad

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

MICT

6 : 5

DSG

Credits Left
5.5/100

Head To Head
Nicholas Pooran

9

Ryan Rickelton
VC

8.5

Jos Buttler

9

Heinrich Klaasen

9

Aiden Markram
C

9

Kane Williamson

9

Karim Janat

7.5

Corbin Bosch

8.5

Rashid Khan

9

Kagiso Rabada

9

Noor Ahmad

7

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