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The match no. 9 of the SA20 2023 will witness Sunrisers Eastern Cape taking on MI Cape Town at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Monday, January 16th. MI Cape Town will head into this game as favourites with the odds of 1/2 (1.50). Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the underdogs with the odds of 6/4 (2.50) to win this fixture.
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town, Match 9, SA20 2023
- January 16, 2023 – 3:30 PM GMT
- St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Contents
St George’s Park has hosted a total of 36 T20 matches, with the average batting first score of 153. However, the number in the last 10 matches stands at 171. One match has been played here this SA20 season, where over 360 runs were scored across two innings. Expect a good batting surface for this game as well.
The weather in Port Elizabeth is likely to be mostly cloudy and humid on Monday evening. However, the rain should stay away to give us a full match. There’s only a 13% chance of precipitation while the temperature hovers around 24°C.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town – Match Predictions
MI Cape Town have a significantly stronger side on paper with several impact players throughout the line-up. Sunrisers Eastern Cape, on the other hand, will rely on individual brilliance from a couple of their stars to pull off a win. MI Cape Town’s bowling attack has a good variety and is in terrific form.
Prediction 1
Cape Town To Hit Most Sixes
Prediction 2
Rashid To Take Most Wickets
Prediction 3
Brevis to be Man of the Match
Probable 6s
MI Cape Town have a good batting unit and have power all the way down the order, with the likes of Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, Sam Curran, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde and Odean Smith. MICT have smashed 23 sixes in just three games on difficult batting decks. Sunrisers Eastern Cape will depend on Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs and JJ Smuts for the six-hitting.
Our Prediction: MI Cape Town to hit most sixes in this match with the odds of 11/20 (1.55).
Probable Wickets
Wrist spinners have enjoyed success at St George’s Park. Rashid Khan found form in the previous game, picking 2 for 18 off his four overs. He could be a big threat versus an RHB-heavy side of Sunrisers. Rashid Khan has the odds of 9/4 (3.25) to be the highest wicket-taker for MI Cape Town. For Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Sisanda Magala has done well. He has the odds of 11/4 (3.75) to be the top bowler for the Eastern Cape.
Our Prediction: Rashid Khan to be the highest wicket-taker for MI Cape Town at 9/4 (3.25).
Man of the Match
Dewald Brevis smashed 70 off 41 balls in the first game and 42 off 34 in the third. On good batting pitches, he could be an even bigger asset. Brevis has the odds of 7/1 (8.00) to be the player of the match. Other top betting options include Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Aiden Markram and George Linde.
Our Prediction: Dewald Brevis to be the Man of the Match at 7/1 (8.00) odds.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town Preview
Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be desperate for their first win when they lock horns with MI Cape Town, who have won two matches. Let’s take a look at both sides ahead of their encounter on Monday.
MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town obliterated Paarl Royals by eight wickets in the season opener before losing to Durban’s Super Giants by five wickets. They’re coming off another comprehensive win over Joburg Super Kings, chasing down 106 with seven wickets and 22 balls to spare. They have played all three games at home and now will have to adapt.
Kagiso Rabada came into the side last game and delivered an impactful performance. Olly Stone was rested for the previous game and he should be back. MI Cape Town have an outstanding bowling attack while the batting unit is good enough despite Liam Livingstone missing out.
Squad: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, Grant Roelofsen, Sam Curran, Odean Smith, Delano Potgieter/Duan Jansen, George Linde, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Olly Stone
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Sunrisers Eastern Cape have played two games against Pretoria Capitals and have lost both. They fell 23 runs short of the target in the first game and were hammered by 37 runs in the second on Saturday. Bowling has been a huge concern for them, having conceded 193 and 216 in two games.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape do not have better resources on the bench and will hope the likes of Sisanda Magala, Marco Jansen and JJ Smuts deliver. The batting unit hasn’t fired yet as well, with a lot riding on Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs.
Squad: JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Jordan Cox (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Tom Abell, James Fuller, Marco Jansen, Brydon Carse, Sisanda Magala, Ottniel Baartman
How to Watch SA20 in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
Sky Sports Cricket is the official broadcaster for the SA20 in the UK. You can also catch the action live on the streaming platform SkyGo application.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- SkyGo app (Streaming)
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