PRL vs CT T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, SA20 2023
Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town will go head to head once again in the 16th Match of the SA20 2023. The match is scheduled to take place on 21st January at Boland Park in Paarl. These two faced each other for the first time in the first match of the season when MI Cape Town won by 8 wickets.
Both MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals have won 2 matches out of 5 but with a comparatively better net run rate, Cape Town is at the 3rd spot on the points table while Royals are at the 4th spot.
MI Cape Town won the opening game of the SAT20 competition very convincingly against Paarl Royals at Newlands. Since then, they have not been able to deliver with the same intensity and find themselves below the Royals with 3 defeats to their name. They have failed to defend on 3 consecutive occasions and will need to address their bowling woes ahead of their clash with the Royals.
Paarl Royals on the other hand have recovered well after their defeat in the opening game and look well placed in the points table after securing a win against Durban Super Giants. In comparison with MI Cape Town, they appear to be doing well in terms of their net run rate. With home advantage on their side, we back the Royals to bamboozle MI Cape Town in an emphatic fashion.
Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town T20 Live Streaming
This match will be shown live on SuperSport Cricket, SS Grandstand, Sony Sports Network and Sky Cricket.
SA20 2023 Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sony Liv and Sky Go.
PRL vs CT Match Toss Prediction
With an average first innings total of 146, both the captains would be mindful of the fact that this is not a high-scoring venue and chasing could prove to be an enormous challenge at a later stage. Either captain would ideally look to bat first and get enough runs on the board to skittle the opposition cheaply.
PRL vs CT, Boland Park Pitch Report
The surface is expected to wear off as time progresses which will aid the spinners and slow bowlers later on in the match. If the bowlers are able to exploit the daemons from the pitch as Royals did against Joburg Kings on January 13 fixture, then we could be in for a low-scoring thriller. But stats from domestic T20 competitions suggest that it is not all that bad for the batters. The venue has seen some high-scoring league games and the highest T20 total recorded at Boland Park is 211/4 made by Cape Cobras against Impi.
Paarl Weather Report
The forecast for Saturday’s game indicates clear skies and a mostly sunny day with temperatures expected to rise to a maximum of 34 C. However, at this stage, the chances of rain are down to 10% so we do not anticipate the rain gods to spoil the party
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town, SA20 2023
Paarl Royals Team News & Playing 11
PRL Team News
Royals are expected to maintain their winning combination as their key players featuring Morgan, Miller, Buttler, and Fortuin are in fine form. At this point, there are no major developments emerging out of the Royals camp that would indicate a drastic shift in their team formation and coaching department.
PRL Key Players
- David Miller- The captain of Paarl Royals needs no introduction as has demonstrated his batting prowess and highlighted his worth as a player consistently across franchise as well as international cricket. He has a phenomenal T20 batting average of 34.62 and already has two T20 centuries to his name. Besides his threatening strike rate of over 144 can send chills down the spine of any world-class bowler.
- Jos Buttler- The English wicket-keeper batsman who brutally dominated the Indian bowlers in the T20 semi-final World Cup game down under is having a dream run in the first edition of SAT20 tournament. He is currently the highest run-getter for the Royals this season. He has amassed 117 runs in just 4 innings at a staggering average of 39. With all the shots in the book, bowlers will have a hard time containing him if he gets in his zone.
- Jason Roy - The English man is a renowned T20 opening batsman specialist. Known for his predominately explosive batting style, Roy has a reputation for scoring briskly in the powerplay overs. He averages 24.15 in T20 internationals with an impressive strike rate of over 137. Just like his English counterpart Jos, he too likes to dominate the proceedings with his impressive shot selection right from ball number one.
- Lungi Ngidi – Ngidi is an integral part of Protea’s fast bowling battery in limited-overs cricket. He is a tall fast bowler who hits the deck hard and has an impressive death bowling record. He has grown and matured as a cricketer in recent times and has added a bag of tricks to his bowling repertoire. The 26-year-old averages 18.29 with the ball and has already bagged a five-wicket haul in T20 internationals.
PRL Team Form
Royals have won their previous game and would look to continue with their winning momentum.
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Paarl Royals Predicted Playing 11
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Wihan Lubbe, David Miller (c), Dane Vilas, Eoin Morgan, Evan Jones, Fresco Jones, Imaad Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamshi
MI Cape Town Team News & Playing 11
CT Team News
After conceding 2 successive defeats, we anticipate MI Cape to make noticeable adjustments to their line-up. A few players are expected to be left out in order to make way for fresh local talent subject to pitch/ground conditions.
CT Key Players
- Sam Curran - The 24-year-old English man created history in the 2023 IPL auction after being crowned as the most expensive IPL cricketer. The allrounder has an impressive record with the ball averaging 21.75 in just 35 T20 international matches and can play useful cameos low down the order. He will need to deliver some scintillating performances in the ongoing SAT20 tournament to live up to the expectations of his fans and his teammates.
- Jofra Archer – The West Indian-born English fast bowler announced his arrival to international cricket earlier this year after sustaining a back injury that kept him away for a significant period of time. He is a genuine T20 specialist with a wealth of experience spanning several T20 leagues from around the world. Primarily known to restrict the opposition through his skillful death-bowling abilities, Archer is also a very handy lower-order batsman who can use the long handle to good effect.
- Rashid Khan - The Afghanistan leg-spin bowling all-rounder has a prolific record in franchise cricket and is known for his memorable performances in the IPL. MI Cape Town skipper is known to entertain the crowd both with the bat and the ball through his spirited performances which is perhaps one of the reasons why he is loved and adored all across the world. Unlike other traditional leg spinners, Rashid bowls with deception and has an array of tricks up his sleeve which he deploys in accordance with his game plan. He averages 14.37 with the ball and has a remarkable economy rate of just under 6.5. Besides, he is equally lethal with the bat and has a commendable strike rate of 127.62.
- Dewald Brevis – Also known as “Baby AB”, this young lad has a bright future ahead of him. The 20-year-old is yet to make his international debut for the Proteas but has already made a good name for himself in franchise cricket. He has made a mark in several T20 leagues and entertained fans worldwide with his flamboyant batting style. Brevis is yet to make further inroads into international cricket but he is definitely a good T20 prospect and the records speak for themselves. He has an explosive strike rate of over 145 and a record-breaking individual high score of 162.
CT Team Form
Started their season on a winning note thanks to the fireworks of Dewald Brewis who powered Cape Town to a thumping victory. However, they look off-color when their top order fails to deliver. They have not registered any wins in their last two outings of the SAT20 tournament.
MI Cape Town Predicted Playing 11
Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Grant Roelofsen (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Sam Curran, George Linde, Duan Jansen, Rashid Khan (c) , Delano Potgieter, Olly Stone, Jofra Archer
Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town Head to Head
Both teams only clashed once in the opening game of the very first SAT20 edition. Although MI Cape Town has a slight edge over Paarl Royals, we cannot write off the Royals since both sides are still yet to play a lot of cricket against one and another.
PRL vs CT Head to Head Stats in T20s
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Matches Played |
PRL Won |
CT Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jan 21, 2023
17:00 IST / 11:30 GMT
Boland Park - Paarl, South Africa
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