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In Match 20 of SA20 2024, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face off against MI Cape Town at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. After a recent loss, Sunrisers Eastern Cape seeks to regain their winning form against a struggling MI Cape Town side. The match is set to begin at 13:30 local time on Saturday afternoon.
Match Overview:
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Despite a strong start with three consecutive victories, Sunrisers Eastern Cape faced a setback in their recent match after losing to Pretoria Capitals. Aiden Markram’s side aims to bounce back and continue their winning streak.
MI Cape Town: MI Cape Town started the tournament with promising results, winning two out of their first four games. However, they enter this match on the back of consecutive losses, making it a crucial encounter for them. Despite recent struggles, they believe in their ability to turn the tide.
Live Streaming and Broadcast: Catch the game live on Sky Sports Cricket, Sports18, and Supersport. For online streaming, tune in to Sky Go, Now TV, and JioCinema.
Betting Tips:
- Dawid Malan’s consistency and Marco Jansen’s bowling prowess make them key players for Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
- Ryan Rickleton and Thomas Kaber are crucial for MI Cape Town’s batting and bowling line-ups respectively.
- Expect both teams to opt for fielding first if they win the toss, considering the pitch conditions.
Pitch and Weather Conditions: St George’s Park offers movement for bowlers initially, but it’s also conducive to run-scoring. A par score for this match is estimated to be around 175. Although rain is forecasted in the morning, dry conditions are expected during the match.
Team Previews:
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Sunrisers Eastern Cape is likely to maintain their consistent team selection despite the recent loss. Dawid Malan, Jordan Hermann, and Marco Jansen are crucial players for their batting and bowling departments.
MI Cape Town: MI Cape Town relies on experienced players like Ryan Rickleton and Sam Curran to lead their batting unit. Kagiso Rabada and Thomas Kaber are expected to spearhead their bowling attack.
Prediction: Sunrisers Eastern Cape is favored to win this match, backed by their strong batting and bowling units. MI Cape Town, although determined, faces an uphill battle against their in-form opponents.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape to beat MI Cape Town
