MI Cape Town (MICT) will face Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) in the 21st match of SA20 2025 at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, on January 25, at 9:00 PM (IST). Both teams are desperate for a win to improve their positions in the standings.
MI Cape Town sits second on the table with three wins, two losses, and one abandoned game from six matches. Despite recent inconsistency, a victory here could propel them to the top spot, overtaking current leaders Paarl Royals.
Meanwhile, Durban’s Super Giants are at the bottom of the standings with one win, four losses, and two no-results in seven matches. They will aim to secure their second victory and keep their slim chances in the tournament alive.
Newlands Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The Newlands pitch in Cape Town has proven to be a batting-friendly surface in SA20 2025, with an average run rate of 8.64. While pacers might extract some seam movement early on, batters can take advantage of the track’s consistent pace and bounce after settling in during the initial overs.
Spinners have averaged 28.44 with the ball at this venue, suggesting limited assistance for turn. However, George Linde remains a key player to watch, having claimed four wickets at a strike rate of 12 in Cape Town. With the pitch likely to retain its pace and bounce throughout the game, the team winning the toss is expected to opt for bowling first.
Newlands Cricket Ground stats in T20I
| Total Matches | 38 |
| Matches won batting first | 15 |
| Matches won bowling first | 21 |
| Average 1st innings score | 151 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 138 |
| Highest total recorded | 213/5 (20 Ovs) By ENGW vs PAKW |
| Lowest total recorded | 95/10 (16.3 Ovs) By IREW vs PAKW |
| Highest score chased | 192/1 (17.4 Ovs) By ENG vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 119/3 (20 Ovs) By RSAW vs WIW |
