PR vs MICT Head To Head Ahead Of The 9th Match In SA20 2025

Soumyajit Dutta

MICT is going to lock horns with PR for the second time in SA20 2025 [Source: @MICapeTown/X.com]MICT is going to lock horns with PR for the second time in SA20 2025 [Source: @MICapeTown/X.com]

The SA20 2025 is about to bring us an exciting match between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals at Boland Park in Paarl. These two teams had faced off recently, so the fans are in for another thrilling showdown. MI Cape Town is at the top of the rankings and is looking to keep its winning vibe going, as Paarl Royals will seek revenge with the clash staged at 9:00 PM IST on January 15.

MI Cape Town

MI Cape Town are currently soaring high in the SA20 2025, having convincingly won two out of their three matches. Their impressive net run rate of +2.408 on the board is proof of their dominance, with victories over the Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. 

In their most recent encounter, they comfortably defeated the Paarl Royals by 33 runs, thanks to impactful contributions from Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen with the bat, and almost a match-winning spell from George Linde and the skipper Rashid Khan.

Paarl Royals

The Paarl Royals started their SA20 campaign with a win and a loss in their opening two matches. After a disappointing defeat to MI Cape Town in their last outing, where they struggled to chase down a target of 173, the Royals will be eager to bounce back. 

Other than this recent setback, the Royals were previously successful in their chase of 176 runs against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. As they prepare to face MI Cape Town once again, the Royals will be determined to improve their all-round performance, aiming for a more consistent display with both bat and ball to climb the points table.

PR vs MICT: Head-to-Head

Out of the five times MI Cape Town have locked horns with Paarl Royals, the former has emerged to be the winner for 4 times as the Royals managed only 1 win from their outings.

Matches
MI Cape Town Won
Paarl Royals Won
No Result
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PR vs MICT: Head to Head in Boland Park, Paarl

Previously, the two teams have faced each other in Boland Park two times. While Paarl Royals was the winner in the 2024 season, MICT bagged the win during SA20's 2023 season at Boland Park.

Matches
MI Cape Town Won
Paarl Royals Won
No Result
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PR vs MICT: What Happened When They Last Played?

The last time the two teams clashed against each other was in the 6th match of SA20 2025 where MICT dominated PR by 33 runs to win the match. Batting first, MI Cape Town posted a competitive total of 172/5 in 20 overs, thanks to solid contributions from Rassie van der Dussen (43) and Reeza Hendricks (59). 

Although the middle order faltered, Delano Potgieter's quickfire 29 off 18 balls helped them finish strong. Dayyaan Galiem was the standout bowler for the Royals, taking three wickets, while the other four bowlers claimed one wicket each.

In response, Paarl Royals’ chase was derailed early by Kagiso Rabada, who struck twice in his first two overs to dismiss both openers. Despite a resilient knock of 20 runs from Sam Hain, Paarl Royals' middle order collapsed under pressure, with spinners George Linde (3/15) and Rashid Khan wreaking havoc. Although Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s 34 off 21 balls gave the Royals a brief spark, they could only manage 139/9 in 20 overs, falling short of the target.