SEC vs MICT Match Preview

Sunrisers Eastern Cape, the reigning champions, face MI Cape Town in Gqeberha on Thursday to kick off the third season of the SA20. The Sunrisers have dominated Cape Town in previous encounters, winning all four games. This gives them an advantage going into the game. But it's a new season & a fresh start. MI Cape Town will want to forget past disappointments and jumpstart the season with a win.

SEC vs MICT Match Details 

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town – 01st Match, SA20

Venue: Saint George's Park, Gqeberha

Date & Time: 09th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

SEC vs MICT Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	177
Avg 2nd inn score	169
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SEC vs MICT Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

SEC vs MICT Weather Report

The climate in Gqeberha will be clear and breezy, with little chance of rain. 

SEC vs MICT Last Five Matches

MICT ( MI Cape Town )	L W L L L
SEC ( Sunrisers Eastern Cape )	W W W W W

SEC vs MICT Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SEC Won	MICT Won	Tie	NR
Overall	4	4	0	0	0
Last 5	4	4	0	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SEC vs MICT Probable Playing XIs:

MI Cape Town Probable Playing XIs

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, David Bedingham, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Andile Simelane, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson/Craig Overton

Topmost Picks for SEC vs MICT Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – MI Cape Town

• Ryan Rickelton – Ryan Rickelton will be an important player for the team after an incredible last season where he piled up 530 runs across 10 innings, averages 58 with a strike rate of 174.
• Kagiso Rabada –  Kagiso Rabada's new ball provides ample firepower and is well-suited to the conditions.

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Aiden Markram – Aiden Markram, back at the controls of a skilled squad, is set to lead by example, just as he did last year, amassing 261 runs in 9 innings.
• Ottneil Baartman –  Ottneil Baartman offers pace options that boost the attack and provide crucial breakthroughs.

SEC vs MICT Probable Winners:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape never lost to MI Cape Town and will look to start the season with a 5-0 sweep. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have a dependable batting order with plenty of depth, and their bowlers provide enough variety to get the job done on many occasions. Their bowling, on the other hand, is excellent, and if they can limit the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to a modest total, they may be able to stay in the game. Without that, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is the clear favorite. Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.