MI Cape Town will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Match 26 of the SA20 2025-26 on January 16, 2026, at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as last season’s finalists meet again in this crucial encounter.
Both teams have quality squads this season. MI Cape Town features stars like Ryan Rickelton, Kagiso Rabada, and captain Rashid Khan. Sunrisers Eastern Cape rely on Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, and captain Tristan Stubbs to deliver match-winning performances. This match promises exciting action in the T20 format.
This article gives you a detailed Dream11 prediction, match details, head-to-head records, and key players for this SA20 clash.
MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Match 26 Preview
Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town will host Match 26 of the SA20 2025-26. The game starts at 5:30 PM SAST (9:00 PM IST).
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Match 26 |
| Date | 16 January 2026 |
| Time | 5:30 PM SAST / 9:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town |
| Series | SA20 2025-26 |
The venue will welcome a large crowd eager to see this clash between last season’s finalists.
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Good batting surface with pace and bounce |
| Average Score | 160-175 runs |
| Favors | Balanced pitch with help for fast bowlers |
| Surface | True bounce, ball comes onto the bat well |
| Boundaries | Short square boundaries favor strokemakers |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss often prefer to chase |
The Newlands pitch offers good bounce and carry for fast bowlers, especially in evening conditions. Batters who are set can score freely, but early movement can trouble openers.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 22-25°C expected |
| Humidity | Moderate humidity of 50-60% during match hours |
| Wind Speed | A light breeze from the coast is expected |
| Rain Chance | Low chance of rain, clear conditions likely |
| Overall | Pleasant summer evening, ideal for cricket |
Toss Prediction
Winning the toss could play a key role in this evening’s clash at Newlands. Evening matches at this venue often see teams prefer to chase due to dew. The pitch tends to get easier to bat on as the game progresses.
The captain winning the toss will likely choose to field first and look to chase under lights.
Injury Updates
MI Cape Town: No major injury concern
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: No major injury concern
Dream11 Team For MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
MICT vs SEC Head-to-Head Records
MI Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape have faced each other 7 times in SA20 history.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches | 7 |
| MI Cape Town Win | 3 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape Win | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape hold a slight edge in head-to-head meetings. However, MI Cape Town won the last season’s final by 76 runs.
Last Five Matches
- MI Cape Town won by 76 runs 08-Feb-2025
- MI Cape Town won by 10 wickets (with 54 balls remaining) 29-Jan-2025
- MI Cape Town won by 97 runs 09-Jan-2025
- Sunrisers won by 4 runs, 27-Jan-2024
- Sunrisers won by 4 runs, 16-Jan-2024
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton (MICT) | Top scorer for MI Cape Town with 324 runs in 7 innings(8matches), average 54.00 |
| Quinton de Kock (SEC) | Leading SEC batter with 272 runs in 6 innings(7 matches), average 54.40 |
| Anrich Nortje (SEC) | Top wicket-taker with 12 wickets in 6 innings, average 12.33 |
| Kagiso Rabada (MICT) | Key fast bowler who can turn matches with his pace and variations |
| Marco Jansen (SEC) | All-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball |
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