Joburg Super Kings will take on MI Cape Town in match number 15 of SA20 2025/26 in Cape Town’s Newlands on Tuesday. JSK, who are second on the points table, have won 3 out of the 4 matches they have played so far. Meanwhile, MICT are at the bottom of the points table with 4 losses from 5 matches and just 2 points to their name. Rashid Khan and co. will be desperate to get their first win of the season but it won’t be an easy task as they are up against a formidable Super Kings unit.
MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings Match Preview
MI Cape Town has endured a nightmare start to their title defense. With four losses and one washout, Rashid Khan’s men are rooted to the bottom of the table. Their batting, barring Ryan Rickelton, has looked fragile, evidenced by their collapse to 88 all-out in the previous game.
On the other hand, Faf du Plessis’ Joburg Super Kings are the team to beat. They remain unbeaten this season, coming off a thrilling Super Over victory against Durban’s Super Giants. With a balanced squad and players firing in all departments, JSK will look to consolidate their top spot.
MICT vs JSK Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between these two franchises is as balanced as it gets. In their 6 previous meetings in SA20, both sides have won 3 games each.
- Total Matches: 6
- MI Cape Town Won: 3
- Joburg Super Kings Won: 3
- No Result: 0
MICT vs JSK Probable Playing XIs
MI Cape Town: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Dane Piedt.
Joburg Super Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), Matthew De Villiers, Rilee Rossouw, Wiaan Mulder, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Dian Forrester, Prenelan Subrayen, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Nandre Burger.
Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town The Newlands surface has historically been batting-friendly but has offered something for the pacers early on. While scores of 180+ are common here, the previous match saw a low-scoring affair. Weather: Partially cloudy with a 50% chance of rain. Fans will be hoping the weather doesn’t play spoilsport as it has several times this season.
Key Players to Watch
- Ryan Rickelton (MICT): The tournament’s current leading run-scorer (199 runs). He is the backbone of the MICT batting lineup.
- Richard Gleeson (JSK): The leading wicket-taker for JSK with 8 scalps. His ability to take wickets in the powerplay will be crucial.
- Faf du Plessis (JSK): The veteran skipper found form in the last game and remains the tactical mastermind for the Super Kings.
MICT vs JSK Match Prediction: Who will win?
While MI Cape Town has the “home” advantage and a star-studded lineup including Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, their current form is a major concern. 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 up to support Rickelton.
