Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town Predictions - Miller to hit MI Cape Town with third defeat
The predictions are set for the exciting cricket match between Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town. The Paarl Royals are favored to win, with David Miller predicted to be the top scorer. On the opposing side, Ryan Rickelton is eyed as the best batter for MI Cape Town. The anticipation builds around these players in what promises to be a thrilling game.
- David Miller hit five sixes in his 38-ball 71* against the Sunrisers.
- Ryan Rickelton has scored 113 and 33 in his first two SA20 innings.
- Paarl Royals looks set to clinch back-to-back wins.
David Miller hits out against India (Getty Images).
Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town Predictions
The defending champs MI Cape Town haven’t had a great start to the season, but they have also been unlucky with the toss. The Royals’ home pitch averages 145 for sides batting first over the last three seasons of the SA20, so this is a good time to win the toss. With the Royals having pulled off a powerful win over the Sunrisers, I’m backing them to build on that win by beating MI Cape Town.
- Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town Predictions
- Head-to-Head
- Paarl Royals Form
- MI Cape Town Form
- Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town Team News
- Paarl Royals’ David Miller has scored 20*, 18 & 71* in his last 4 innings.
- Paarl Royals’ Keagan Lion-Cachet has scored 25, 22, 15* & 45 in his last 5 innings.
- MI Cape Town’s Ryan Rickelton has scored 146 runs in his 2 SA20 innings.
- MI Cape Town’s Nicholas Pooran has scored 69*, 15 & 25 in his last 3 innings.
Head-to-Head
Paarl Royals have won two and lost three of their last five SA20 matches against MI Cape Town.
Paarl Royals Form
Paarl Royals made it one win from their first two starts when they beat the Sunrisers by five wickets after a brilliant run chase orchestrated by David Miller.
The Royals’ promising top four of Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Asa Tribe, Rubin Hermann and Kyle Verreynne have failed to fire in their opening two matches, but a home fixture on the back of their first win might give them the confidence they need to hit their straps.
Big-hitting David Miller showed his best form in a dazzling 38-ball 71* that took his side to the win over the Sunrisers. No 6 batter Keagan Lion-Cachet scored an invaluable 45 off 40 balls to help his skipper take their side to the brink of the win.
Ottneil Baartman has starred with the ball for the Royals this season, taking five wickets (ave 15.20), with a wicket every 9.6 deliveries. His pace and bounce on the Royals home pitch could play a huge factor in the match. Nqobani Mokoena knocked over two of the Sunrisers dangermen (Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs) in the win over the Sunrisers, ending with figures of 4/34.
MI Cape Town Form
Defending champions MI Cape Town suffered their second defeat in three matches, with their other match rained-off.
Ryan Rickelton is joint top run-scorer in the competition, his 146 runs coming at an average of 73 and a strike-rate of 182.50. Rassie van der Dussen showed some good form in the loss to the Capitals, as did Reeza Hendricks briefly. Nicholas Pooran’s 6-ball 25 included four sixes and showed his incredible big-hitting ability.
George Linde has been the best of the MI Cape Town bowlers, taking three wickets (ave 22.6) at a strike-rate of a wicket every 14 balls. Kagiso Rabada put in a superb spell to pick up 2/48 in his first run since the 20th of October. His final over cost a total of 25 runs as the Capitals cut loose.
Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town Team News
Paarl Royals (possible XI): Asa Tribe, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann, Kyle Verreynne (wk), David Miller (c), Keagan Lion Cachet, Delano Potgieter, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman.
MI Cape Town (possible XI): Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Jason Smith, Nicholas Pooran, Dwaine Pretorius, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult.
Verdict
I am backing Paarl Royals to win, with David Miller to top score.
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