By Zainab Shafiq 
SA20 2025 Match 9 Match Details
- Fixture: Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town, 9th Match, SA20 2025
- Date & Time: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 8:30 PM PST | 3:30 PM GMT | 5:30 PM Local
- Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
Preview
The Paarl Royals will host the in-form MI Cape Town in the 9th match of the SA20 2025 at Boland Park. This will be a rematch of their previous clash in Match 6, where the Royals suffered a defeat.
The Royals, led by the experienced David Miller, will aim to bounce back and level the scores against MI Cape Town. Players like Joe Root and Bjorn Fortuin will need to step up if the Royals are to overcome their formidable opponents.
MI Cape Town, under the leadership of Rashid Khan, are off to a strong start this season with two wins in three matches. Their top-order, spearheaded by Rassie van der Dussen and Reeza Hendricks, along with the deadly bowling combination of Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult, make them the favorites heading into this contest.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Boland Park traditionally favors spinners, with slower deliveries and turn making it challenging for batters. A total of 150-160 is considered competitive here. Batters need to settle in before playing their shots, while bowlers who vary their pace and lengths will likely dominate.
Weather Report
The weather in Paarl is expected to be pleasant with no rain forecast during the match. The temperature will hover around 24°C, providing ideal conditions for a thrilling encounter.
Points Table (Before the Match)
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI Cape Town | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | +2.408 |
| Pretoria Capitals | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +0.894 |
| Durban Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | +0.100 |
| Joburg Super Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.522 |
| Paarl Royals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.528 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.423 |
SA20 2025 Match 9 Predicted Playing XI
Paarl Royals:
Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Sam Hain, David Miller (c), Mitchell Van Buuren, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dayyaan Galiem, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
MI Cape Town:
Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Colin Ingram, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Azmatullah Omarzai, Delano Potgieter, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult
Dream11 Prediction
- Captain: Rashid Khan
- Vice-Captain: Joe Root
- Wicketkeepers: Ryan Rickelton, Dinesh Karthik
- Batters: Joe Root, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Dewald Brevis
- All-rounders: George Linde, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Bjorn Fortuin, Trent Boult
Match Prediction
MI Cape Town enter this game as favorites, with their balanced squad and momentum. However, the Paarl Royals will aim to leverage their home advantage and strong middle order.
Prediction: MI Cape Town to win by a narrow margin.
Where to Watch SA20 2025
Region-wise Broadcast Details:
- South Africa: Supersport Channels: 201, 209, 212, 490 | Streaming: DStv.com
- India: Sports18 2, Star Sports 2 | Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- United Kingdom & Northern Ireland: Sky Sports | Streaming: To be announced
- Australia: Fox Sports | Streaming: To be announced
- South-East Asia & New Zealand: Willow | Streaming: Triller TV
- North America, Caribbean & Continental Europe: Willow | Streaming: Triller TV
- Middle East & North Africa (MENA): N/A | Streaming: Etisalat