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Pretoria Capitals Team (Photo Source: Twitter/PC)
Match 26 of the ongoing SA20 league will see the clash between Pretoria Capitals (PRE) and MI Cape Town (CT) at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday, February 4. Both the sides are currently at the opposite ends of the points table as Pretoria have cemented their place at the top with 23 points, while Cape Town are at the second-last place with 13 points.
Considering the business end of the competition is near, Rashid Khan’s Cape Town will look for wins in their final two games and hope to somehow find a berth in the last four. On the other hand, Pretoria have nearly confirmed their place, however, a win will officially seal their berth in the semi-finals.
PRE vs CT Match Details
Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town, Match 26, SA20 2023
Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion
Date & Time: February 04, 9:00 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Zee Network and ZEE5
PRE vs CT Pitch report
The surface in Centurion is regarded as one of the bounciest tracks in the world and pacers will enjoy playing here. However, the pitch also helps the batters when the ball gets old. With the short boundaries and quick outfield, batters could get runs swiftly during the chase. The skipper winning the toss may elect to field first.
PRE vs CT Probable Playing XIs
Pretoria Capitals (PRE)
Kusal Mendis (wk), Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Theunis de Bruyn, Clyde Fortuin, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Wayne Parnell (c), Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Anrich Nortje
MI Cape Town (CT)
Dewald Brevis, Grant Roelofsen (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Tim David, Delano Potgieter, George Linde, Duan Jansen, Rashid Khan (c), Odean Smith, Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada
PRE vs CT Probable Top Performers
Probable best batter- Will Jacks
Will Jacks has been at the top of his game for Pretoria in the inaugural season. With 270 runs in seven innings, the batter is on course to be the top run-getter in the league. His hunt for the big runs will not stop as he will be eager to get more to his name in the forthcoming clash against Cape Town.
Probable best bowler- Anrich Nortje
The experience of playing in the big leagues around the world has come in handy for Nortje in the league thus far. In seven innings, the seasoned pacer has 13 wickets and could add threat to the rival side in the upcoming clash considering the conditions of the pitch.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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