MI Cape Town (MICT) will be facing Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SUNE) in the 8th game of the SA20 League, 2024. The match will be played at the Newlands, Cape Town on 16th January at 09:00 PM IST.
MICT vs SUNE (MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape), Match 8 - Match Information
Match: MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Match 8
Date: 16th January, 2024
Time: 09:00 PM IST
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
MICT vs SUNE (MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape), Match 8 Preview
MI Cape Town have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Sunrisers Eastern Cape have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
SA20 League, 2024 Points Table
The points table of SA20 League, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +1.260 |
| PR | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +0.925 |
| MICT | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | +2.384 |
| SUNE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1.750 |
| JSK | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4.900 |
| PRC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.925 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 12 of the SA20 League, 2023 where Kagiso Rabada scored the highest fantasy points for MI Cape Town with 99 match fantasy points while Marco Jansen topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sunrisers Eastern Cape with 101 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by MI Cape Town against Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town beat Joburg Super Kings by 98 runs. The top fantasy player for MI Cape Town was Rassie van der Dussen who scored 151 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Durban's Super Giants, Durban's Super Giants beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 35 runs. The top fantasy player for Sunrisers Eastern Cape was Tom Abell who scored 94 fantasy points.
MICT vs SUNE, Newlands, Cape Town Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Newlands, Cape Town will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 152 runs. The pitch at the Newlands, Cape Town is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Newlands, Cape Town
The temperature is expected to be around 20°C and humidity is expected to be around 78%. Winds at a speed of 10.49 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 80% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
MICT vs SUNE, Head-to-Head
In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, MI Cape Town has lost all their matches. MI Cape Town's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
MICT vs SUNE Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hermann | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 0 | 0 | 3, 22, 48, 5, 4 | - |
| Ryan Rickelton | 5 | 247 | 49.4 | 0 | 0 | 98, 87, 11, 5, 46 | - |
| Grant Roelofsen | 5 | 150 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 26, 30, 52, 41, 1 | - |
- Jordan Hermann
Jordan Hermann is a batter with an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 3, 22, 48, 5 and 4 runs averaging 16.4 per match.
- Ryan David Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Ryan Rickelton has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 98, 87, 11, 5 and 46 runs averaging 49.4 per match.
- Grant Roelofsen
Grant Roelofsen can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Grant Roelofsen has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 26, 30, 52, 41 and 1 runs at an average of 30 per match.
MICT vs SUNE Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottniel Baartman | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 1, 2 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 4 | 0.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 | 3, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 1, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
- Ottniel Emile Graham Baartman
Ottniel Baartman is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Ottniel Baartman has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1. Ottniel Baartman has been very successful against this team, taking 2 and 3 wickets in recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 2 and 1 wickets.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Rashid Khan has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 3, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8. Rashid Khan has had a good time at this venue as in the last 4 matches he played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a bowler with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, Kagiso Rabada has taken 1, 2, 0, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 1. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
MICT vs SUNE Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 27 | 5.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 7, 0, 20, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Aiden Markram | 3 | 84 | 16.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 29, 0, 25, 30, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 21 | 4.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 3, 0, 6, 0, 12 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is an all-rounder with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Marco Jansen has scored 0, 7, 0, 20 and 0 runs averaging 5.4 per match.
- Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram is an all-rounder with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 29, 0, 25, 30 and 0 runs at an average of 16.8 per match.
- Samuel Matthew Curran
Sam Curran is an all-rounder with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sam Curran is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 3, 0, 6, 0 and 12 runs at an average of 4.2 per match.
MICT vs SUNE Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rassie van der Dussen | 5 | 155 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 104, 24, 6, 21, 0 | - |
| Ryan Rickelton | 5 | 247 | 49.4 | 0 | 0 | 98, 87, 11, 5, 46 | - |
| Tristan Stubbs | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 0 | 0 | 55, 14, 25, 27, 0 | - |
| George Linde | 3 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 11, 0, 0, 9 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 27 | 5.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 7, 0, 20, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Aiden Markram | 3 | 84 | 16.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 29, 0, 25, 30, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
The top point-getters for MI Cape Town are Rassie van der Dussen with 151 match fantasy points, Ryan Rickelton with 150 match fantasy points and George Linde with 56 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Sunrisers Eastern Cape are Tristan Stubbs with 84 match fantasy points, Marco Jansen with 44 match fantasy points and Aiden Markram with 40 match fantasy points.
MICT vs SUNE Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottniel Baartman | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 1, 2 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 27 | 5.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 7, 0, 20, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Aiden Markram | 3 | 84 | 16.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 29, 0, 25, 30, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 4 | 0.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 | 3, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jordan Hermann | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 0 | 0 | 3, 22, 48, 5, 4 | - |
- Ottniel Emile Graham Baartman
Ottniel Baartman can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Ottniel Baartman is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 2, 1 and 2 wickets at an average of 1. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2 and 3 wickets in recent matches. Ottniel Baartman has been very successful at this venue as in the last 4 matches he played here, he has taken 2 and 1 wickets.
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is an all-rounder with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Marco Jansen has scored 27 runs averaging 5.4 per match.
- Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram is an all-rounder with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 84 runs averaging 16.8 per match.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rashid Khan has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He bowls leg-break googly and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 3, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8. Rashid Khan has been very successful at this venue as in the last 4 matches he played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
- Jordan Hermann
Jordan Hermann is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Jordan Hermann is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 82 runs averaging 16.4 per match.
MICT vs SUNE Squad Information
MI Cape Town (MICT) Squad: Kieron Pollard, Rassie van der Dussen, Thomas Kaber, Beuran Hendricks, George Linde, Olly Stone, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Ryan Rickelton, Grant Roelofsen, Sam Curran, Rashid Khan, Delano Potgieter, Nuwan Thushara, Tom Banton, Nealan van Heerden, Duan Jansen, Chris Benjamin, Dewald Brevis and Connor Esterhuizen.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SUNE) Squad: Liam Dawson, Dawid Malan, Temba Bavuma, Simon Harmer, Ayabulela Gqamane, Sarel Erwee, Adam Rossington, Patrick Kruger, Craig Overton, Daniel Worrall, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram, Ottniel Baartman, Brydon Carse, Beyers Swanepoel, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Simelane, Jordan Hermann and Caleb Seleka.
MICT vs SUNE Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Adam Rossington and Tom Banton
Batters: Jordan Hermann and Dewald Brevis
All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, George Linde and Andile Simelane
Bowlers: Ottniel Baartman, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada
Captain: Adam Rossington
Vice-Captain: Tom Banton
Photo credit: Alamy
