Get ready for a thrilling encounter at Newlands, Cape Town, as MI Cape Town (MICT) takes on Paarl Royals (PR) in the eleventh match of the SA20 2024 tournament. In the backdrop of a six-team round-robin format, MI Cape Town holds a favorable head-to-head record of 2-0 against Paarl Royals. In this tournament, Paarl Royals are at the top of the points table with three wins, and MI Cape Town are at the fourth position with one win.

MI Cape Town’s recent clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape saw them narrowly missing victory by four runs. Sunrisers Eastern Cape set a challenging target of 202 runs for MI Cape Town, who fought valiantly but fell short, scoring 198 runs in 20 overs for the loss of five wickets. The contributions of Rassie van der Dussen (41 runs), Ryan Rickleton (58 runs), and Kieron Pollard (24 runs, two wickets) were noteworthy.

Paarl Royals, on the other hand, showcased dominance in their previous match against Joburg Super Kings, securing a seven-wicket win. Joburg Super Kings posted 134 runs in 20 overs, and Paarl Royals efficiently chased down the target with 135 runs in 14 overs for the loss of 3 wickets. Jos Buttler’s explosive 70 runs, supported by Lungi Ngidi’s three-wicket haul and Obed McCoy’s two wickets, highlighted their commanding performance.

 

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The pitch at Newlands is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball, with a preference for pacers. Chasing has been the preferred strategy on this track, setting the stage for a gripping battle.