MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants, Match 1, SA20 2025-26, Who will win today MICT vs DSG match?

The first game of the fourth edition of the SA20 will be played between MI Cape Town and Durban Super Giants on Friday.

MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants, Match 1, SA20 2025-26, Who will win today MICT vs DSG match? (Image Source: Google)

MICT vs DSG, Match 1, Cricket Tips: The fourth edition of the South Africa T20 League (SA20 2025-26) will begin with a game between the current champion, MI Cape Town, and Durban Super Giants. This game will begin on Friday at 9 PM IST at Cape Town in Newlands. The two teams will aim to get points from the first match.

MI Cape Town will miss Nicholas Pooran for the first few games, as he is currently engaged with MI Emirates in the ILT20 2025-26. Rashid Khan will lead the defending champion. The Super Giants will see a change in captain as two-time SA20 winner Aiden Markram will lead this star-studded team.

MICT vs DSG: Match Details

• Date: December 26, 2025 (Friday)
• Time: 9:00 PM IST
• Venue: Cape Town, Newlands

MICT vs DSG: Live Streaming Details

The live telecast of the SA20 2025-26 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India. The live stream of the tournament will be provided on the Jio Hotstar app or website.

MICT vs DSG: Head-to-Head in SA20

• Total Matches: 6
• MI Cape Town: 1
• Durban Super Giants: 4
• No-Result: 1

MICT vs DSG: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket in Newlands is a good wicket to bat on. The bounce is good, which will play in the hands of the batters. Fast bowlers will get early movement and bounce, and they can use the slower ones and cutters to good effect. This is a good chase venue.

MICT vs DSG: Possible XIs

MI Cape Town: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Karim Janat, Jason Smith, Tom Moores, Rashid Khan (c), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada

Durban Super Giants: Jos Buttler, Aiden Markram (c), Kane Williamson, Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Wiese, David Bedingham, Dayyan Galiem, Noor Ahmad, Gerald Coetzee, Andile Simelane

MICT vs DSG: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Jos Buttler is in good form, and he will be the key batter for DSG. For MICT, the form of Rassie van der Dussen will be important to do well in this game.

Probable Best Bowler

Rashid Khan will lead the charge for MICT and will be the one to watch out for. For DSG, Noor Ahmad will be a key bowler, as he has been going through a purple patch.

Today Match Prediction: Both teams look good, but the batting power of the Super Giants is the reason that they will start this game as favorites.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.