MICT vs PC Dream11 Prediction, Match 8, SA20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

MI Cape Town set to face Pretoria Capitals in the 8th match of the SA20 2025-26 (SA20) at the Newlands Stadium, in Cape Town, on Wednesday, December 31.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 31 Dec 2025, 10:44 IST

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Preview

In the 8th game of the SA20 2025-26, MI Cape Town (MICT) are set to face Pretoria Capitals (PC). MI Cape Town was the defending champions of the league, but they didn't have a good start to this season as they lost the opening game. Moreover, their last game also got no result due to rain. They will definitely try their best to get a win in this match.

On the other hand, Pretoria Capitals didn't have a good start to this season as they lost both games so far. They also lost the previous game by 48 runs against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. However, Will Smeed and Shai Hope performed well in the last game and scored 35 and 36 runs, respectively. While Tymal Mills did well bowling and took two wickets.

Match Information

MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals, Match 8

SA20, 31 Dec 2025, Wed, 9:00 PM IST ,Newlands, Cape Town

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Newlands, Cape Town

Clouds

23.2°C

81% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

MI Cape Town

T
L
W
W
W

Pretoria Capitals

L
L
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

113 Runs

2 Matches

2

Will Smeed

PC - bat

69 Runs

2 Matches

3

42 Runs

2 Matches

4

Jason Smith

MICT - bat

41 Runs

2 Matches

5

Shai Hope

PC - WICKETKEEPER

38 Runs

2 Matches

6

Reeza Hendricks

MICT - BATTER

28 Runs

2 Matches

1

Jason Smith

MICT - bat

292.86

2 Matches

2

Corbin Bosch

MICT - bowl

200.00

2 Matches

3

179.37

2 Matches

4

Roston Chase

PC - ALL-ROUNDER

166.67

1 Match

5

Dwaine Pretorius

MICT - ALL-ROUNDER

166.67

2 Matches

6

163.64

2 Matches

1

Tymal Mills

PC - bowl

4 Wkts

2 Matches

2

3 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Codi Yusuf

PC - bowl

2 Wkts

2 Matches

4

George Linde

MICT - ALL-ROUNDER

2 Wkts

2 Matches

5

Trent Boult

MICT - bowl

1 Wkts

2 Matches

6

Lungi Ngidi

PC - bowl

1 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Tymal Mills

PC - bowl

6.00

2 Matches

2

Trent Boult

MICT - bowl

9.00

2 Matches

3

Codi Yusuf

PC - bowl

9.43

2 Matches

4

Lungi Ngidi

PC - bowl

9.75

2 Matches

5

10.67

2 Matches

6

Wihan Lubbe

PC - all

11.00

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

MI Cape Town

Nicholas Pooran (wk), RD Rickelton, JF Smith, RR Hendricks, HE van der Dussen, GF Linde, C Bosch, Dwaine Pretorius, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Trent Boult

Bench : TJ Moores, GJ Snyman, T van Vuuren, DL Piedt, Tristan Luus, K Rabada, D Lategan, TP Kaber

Pretoria Capitals

Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brevis, Will Smeed, Sherfane Rutherford, B Parsons, KA Maharaj (C), Codi Yusuf, L Ngidi, Shai Hope (wk), Roston Chase, TS Mills

Bench : Meeka-eel Prince, BS Makhanya, WJ Lubbe, AD Russell, J Dawood, Gideon Peters, LB Williams, Jordan Cox, , KJ Dudgeon

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.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

145

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Ryan Rickelton MICT | WK

Ryan Rickelton has performed well in the last season. Furthermore, he also scored a brilliant hundred in the first game against DSG. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for the MI Cape Town this season.

8.5
VC

Bryce Parsons PC | BAT

Bryce Parsons is an excellent all-rounder and consistently performed well in the recent past. Moreover, he also took a wicket in the last game against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. He has the ability to perform well this season.

7.5

Rassie van der Dussen MICT | BAT

MI Cape Town's Rassie Van der Dussen has performed outstandingly in the last season. He was the second-highest run scorer last season. Moreover, Dussen has scored 241 runs in the last 9 games.

6.5

Will Smeed PC | BAT

Will Smeed has also performed well in the last season. Furthermore, he has scored 35 runs in the last game against the Sunrisers. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Pretoria Capitals this season.

7

Jason Smith MICT | BAT

Jason Smith is an excellent top-order batter and is currently in outstanding form. Moreover, he scored 41 runs in just 14 balls in the first game against DSG. He is definitely going to be a key player for the MI Cape Town in this season.

8

Dewald Brevis PC | BAT

Dewald Brevis is a young and aggressive middle-order batter. Moreover, he scored 100 runs in the last 4 games. He is definitely a brilliant batter and can perform well for the Pretoria Capitals this season.

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6

Connor Esterhuizen

PC | WICKETKEEPER

8.5

Codi Yusuf

PC | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Dec 31 2025 10:44 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

MICT

6 : 5

PC

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13/100

Mega League
Nicholas Pooran

9

Ryan Rickelton
VC

8.5

Shai Hope

8

Jason Smith

7

Rassie van der Dussen

7.5

Dewald Brevis

8

Will Smeed

6.5

Bryce Parsons
C

8.5

George Linde

7

Corbin Bosch

8.5

Lungi Ngidi

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

MICT

5 : 6

PC

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10.5/100

Head To Head
Nicholas Pooran

9

Ryan Rickelton

8.5

Shai Hope

8

Rassie van der Dussen
VC

7.5

Dewald Brevis

8

Will Smeed
C

6.5

Bryce Parsons

8.5

Corbin Bosch

8.5

Trent Boult

9

Lungi Ngidi

8.5

Tymal Mills

7.5

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