Last Updated on 3 months ago by Charbel Coorey

The 29th match of SA20 2025/26 will be played between the Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) and the MI Cape Town (MICT) at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha, on 18th January 2026 at 9 PM IST. MICT won the last game played between the two sides by three wickets.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape are 3rd in the points table with four wins, three losses, and two washed-out matches. They lost their last game against MI by three wickets after a poor show with the bat. But they are in top form as a side with both bat and ball. Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow, and Jordan Hermann have been the best batters for them, while Tristan Stubbs also showed glimpses of being back in form.  

Marco Jansen (42 runs and two wickets) showed his class in the last game. This will be a huge boost for the SEC going into the playoffs. This is a crucial game, as they must win this to finish in the top two.

MI Cape Town kept their hopes alive after their victory over the Sunrisers in their last meeting. Trent Boult picked three wickets, and Corbin Bosch picked up four wickets for MI. Reeza Hendricks (41 runs), George Linde (31 runs), and Kieron Pollard (20 runs) saw their side over the line. 

Boult and Bosch being back in form is a good sign for the defending champions. George Linde also showed his class with the bat, and he’s been bowling well. This is a must-win for MI to qualify for the playoffs.

SA20 2025/26 29th Match: SEC vs MICT Probable Playing XIs

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Jonny Bairstow, 3. Matthew Breetzke, 4. Jordan Hermann, 5. Tristan Stubbs (c), 6. James Coles, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Lewis Gregory, 9. Senuran Muthusamy, 10. Adam Milne, 11. Anrich Nortje

MI Cape Town: 1. Rassie van der Dussen, 2. Ryan Rickelton, 3. Reeza Hendricks, 4. Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), 5. Jason Smith, 6. Kieron Pollard, 7. George Linde, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Dane Piedt, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Trent Boult

St. George’s Park Gqeberha Pitch Report and Weather

A balanced pitch is expected for this game. The batters can play their shots, there will be help for the pacers with the new ball, and the spin bowlers have found success historically at Gqeberha. The average first innings score in 2025 was 160 runs. Expect scores in the range of 170-190 in this match. 

Teams are expected to prefer chasing, but teams batting first have won 58% of T20 matches here in the last five years. A partly sunny day is expected during the game time with no chance of rain.

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

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

• Nicholas Pooran has 150 runs in eight innings this season at an average of 18.75. He has been in poor form throughout this season, but he’s a big match player and will look to lead his team from the front. You can back him for this game.
• Ryan Rickelton is currently the highest run-scorer of the tournament with 335 runs in eight innings at an average of 47.85, striking at 162.62 with two centuries to his name. He’s been in good form, scoring runs consistently. Rickelton will be a top C/VC option.
• Quinton de Kock has scored 272 runs in seven innings this season with three fifties to his name. He’s been in top form since this season and will be a must-pick. De Kock will have to be cautious of his matchup against Trent Boult.
• Jonny Bairstow has been hot and cold this season, but he’s looked in good form at times. He can take down any bowling attack on his day and will fancy his chances against MI. Bairstow looked in good touch in the last game.

Key batter picks: 

• Jordan Hermann has scored 200 runs in six innings. He averages 40 this season at a strike rate of 145.98. He will be a good fantasy pick and will be a key batter for his side at number four.

Top allrounder picks: 

• George Linde picked up one wicket and scored a quickfire 31 when his side needed it the most during the last game. He is a utility player who will fetch points from both bat and ball. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
• Kieron Pollard bowled two overs for nine runs and scored a crucial 20 runs in the last game. He’s a veteran and knows how to win games. Pollard will be a key player for MI and a top pick in fantasy cricket. 
• James Coles has been an excellent addition to SEC’s XI. He has 89 runs and three wickets in three games this season. He will be a key player with both bat and ball, and you can try him as C/VC too.
• Marco Jansen scored 42 runs and picked up two wickets in the last game. He’s chosen the best time to return to form as he’s arguably the best all-rounder in the league. He will be an excellent C/VC choice. 

Key bowler picks: 

• Anrich Nortje has 13 wickets in eight innings at a strike rate of 11.76, and his economy is 6.94. He is mainly bowling in the middle and death overs for his team. Nortje bowls fast and has a heavy ball. He will be a good C/VC choice. 

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Kagiso Rabada
• Trent Boult
• Jason Smith
• Matthew Breetzke
• Senuran Muthusamy

Other Matchups and Facts

• Quinton de Kock vs Trent Boult (T20s): 70 runs, 62 balls, 7 dismissals.
• Jonny Bairstow vs Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 35 runs, 34 deliveries, 3 dismissals.
• Matthew Breetzke vs Corbin Bosch (T20s): 9 runs, 13 deliveries, 2 dismissals.

SA20 2025/26 29th Match: SEC 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.

Option 1:

Option 2:

SA20 2025/26 29th Match: SEC vs MICT Match Prediction: Who will win?

MI Cape Town were at their best with the ball in the last game. Trent Boult and Corbin Bosch did all the damage as they picked up seven wickets amongst themselves. Batting is still a concern for them, as no other batter has given confidence except for Rickelton. Pollard’s inclusion does add to their depth, but they’ll need their top order to do well. 

Based on form and squad depth, Sunrisers Eastern Cape should win this match.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes for Dream11 free contests in line with the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The stats and writer’s views are in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

All statistics and matchups in this article have been verified by ESPNcricinfo, Bigbashboard and Cricmetric.