Last Updated on 3 months ago by Charbel Coorey

Pretoria Capitals (PC) will be against the MI Cape Town (MICT) in the 22nd match of SA20 2025/26 on 12th January 2026 at 9 PM IST. SuperSport Park, Centurion, will host this game.

Pretoria Capitals won the first game between these two sides this season by 85 runs. Sherfane Rutherford (47* runs), Dewald Brevis (36* runs), and Wihan Lubbe (60 runs) helped them reach 220 runs. 

Pretoria are 3rd in the table with 3 wins, 3 losses, and one washed-out game. They defeated the Paarl Royals by 21 runs in their last game. Sherfane Rutherford (42* runs) helped them to a fighting total on a slow wicket, and then the bowling unit delivered with a collective effort. 

The Capitals need some consistency from their top 4 going ahead in the tournament. The bowlers will have to continue on their performance from the last match. 

MI Cape Town are coming off two back-to-back wins against the Joburg Super Kings, and they will be confident as a side coming to this match. They are at the bottom of the table with 4 losses, 2 wins, and one abandoned game.

Ryan Rickelton (113* runs) scored his second century of the season. Rassie van der Dussen also scored 65 runs. The middle order is also chipping in, but they haven’t been as consistent as expected from them. 

MI needs their bowlers to step up big time, as they have been average till now. The likes of Rashid Khan, Corbin Bosch, and Trent Boult must take responsibility in this game. Kagiso Rabada was brilliant in the last game, and George Linde also bowled well. 

MI must win this match to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. 

SA20 2025/26 22nd Match: PC vs MICT Probable Playing XIs

Pretoria Capitals: 1. Conner Esterhuizen, 2. Shai Hope (wk), 3. Jordan Cox, 4. Wihan Lubbe, 5. Dewald Brevis, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Roston Chase, 8. Keshav Maharaj (c), 9.  Lizaad Williams, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Gideon Peters

MI Cape Town: 1. Rassie van der Dussen, 2. Ryan Rickelton, 3. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 4. Jason Smith, 5. Jacques Snyman, 6. George Linde, 7. Corbin Bosch, 8. Karim Janat, 9. Rashid Khan (c), 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Trent Boult

SuperSport Park Centurion Pitch Report and Weather

A good batting track will await both sides for this game. Sunrisers chased down 176 runs without the loss of any wicket in the last game played here. There will be movement for the pacers with the new ball, and the spinners also got some purchase in the last match. Scores in the range of 170-190 are expected, with teams preferring to chase. 

The weather is expected to be cloudy, but no rain is predicted. We should get a full game without any rain interruption.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for PC vs MICT: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Nicholas Pooran has 116 runs in 6 innings at an average of 19.33. His highest score is 33 this season. Pooran is not at his best till now, but expect him to drop a big score, and this might be the game where he does that. He’ll be a must pick.
• Ryan Rickelton scored his second century of this season in the last game. He’s currently the highest run-scorer of the tournament with 317 runs in 6 innings at an average of 63.40 at a strike rate of 178.28. He will be a top C/VC choice for this match.
• Shai Hope has 228 runs in 6 innings at an average of 45.60 and has struck at a rate of 150.99 with a century to his name. He can capitalise on MI’s poor bowling form in this game. 

Key batter picks: 

• Dewald Brevis hasn’t really got going this season, but he scored 36* off just 14 in the last game against MI. He is one of the most explosive batters going around and will be someone you can bank on for this match.
• Sherfane Rutherford has been the best batter for Pretoria this season. He has 161 runs in 5 innings at an average of 80.50 at a whopping strike rate of 173.11. Rutherford can contribute with the ball as well. 
• Rassie van der Dussen has picked up pace in the last few games after a poor start. He has 203 runs in 6 innings, including two fifties. Rassie will be an important batter for his side at the top.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• George Linde has 6 wickets in six games at an economy of 8.68. He will fancy his chances against Pretoria’s right-hand heavy batting unit. Linde can also tonk the ball down the order. Try him as C/VC in one of your teams.
• Corbin Bosch is MI’s highest wicket-taker this season with 7 wickets, but his economy is 10.68. He is capable with the bat as well and will be a must in your fantasy teams.

Key bowler picks: 

• Rashid Khan has been off colour this season (5 wickets), but he’s a quality player and can win games on his own when on song. 
• Kagiso Rabada looked sharp in the last game, especially with the new ball. He was getting the ball to move around at a high pace. Rabada can chip in with the bat too. 

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team

• Roston Chase
• Trent Boult
• Jason Smith
• Wihan Lubbe

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Sherfane Rutherford vs Trent Boult (T20s): 43 runs, 31 balls, 4 dismissals.
• Nicholas Pooran vs Roston Chase (T20s): 71 runs, 74 deliveries, 7 dismissals.
• Rassie van der Dussen vs Keshav Maharaj (T20s): 34 runs, 42 deliveries, 2 dismissals.

SA 2025/26 22nd Match: PC vs MICT Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams. 

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Option 2:

SA20 2025/26 22nd Match: PC vs MICT Match Prediction: Who will win?

MI Cape Town have been in good form in the last two games, but that’s mainly because of their top order’s good performance. The middle order and the bowling will have to be on their toes if they are to win this match.

Pretoria Capitals, on the other hand, have been in good form as a side with both bat and ball. They also need consistency from their big names with the bat. Their overall bowling unit doesn’t look very threatening and can go for runs on a bad day. 

Pretoria Capitals to win.   

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