Match 29 of the SA20 2025–26 season will see Sunrisers Eastern Cape take on MI Cape Town on Sunday, January 18. The clash will be played at St George's Park, one of South Africa’s most iconic cricket venues.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with MI Cape Town having edged the first encounter. With playoff qualification already secured for SEC and MI Cape Town still fighting to stay alive, the stakes remain high.
Below is The Betting Professionals’ (TBP) expert analysis, including match preview, team news, head-to-head stats, betting odds, and prediction.
SEC vs MICT – Match Details (SA20 2025-26)
Match | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town |
Match No. | 29th Match |
Format | T20 |
Date | 18 January 2026 |
Time | 3:30 PM Local / 7:00 PM IST |
Venue | St George's Park, Gqeberha |
Series | SA20 2025-26 |
Match Preview: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town
The league phase of SA20 is entering its decisive stage. Sunrisers Eastern Cape have already booked their playoff berth, while MI Cape Town must win games consistently to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Expect a competitive contest, with MI Cape Town under pressure and SEC aiming to fine-tune combinations before the knockouts.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) Preview
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are currently 2nd on the points table, having accumulated 24 points from 9 matches. With 4 wins, 3 losses, and 2 no-results, they boast an excellent net run rate of +2.003.
SEC have been one of the most balanced teams this season, combining solid batting with disciplined bowling. With qualification secured, their focus will be on maintaining rhythm and momentum heading into the playoffs.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Full Squad
Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (WK), Tristan Stubbs (C), Lewis Gregory, Matthew Breetzke, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Senuran Muthusamy, Adam Milne, Anrich Nortje, Chris Wood, Allah Ghazanfar, JP King, Christopher King, Jordan Hermann, Mitchell van Buuren, Tharindu Rathnayake, James Coles, Beyers Swanepoel, Lutho Sipamla
MI Cape Town (MICT) Preview
MI Cape Town find themselves 5th on the points table with 14 points from 9 matches. Their record of 3 wins, 5 losses, and 1 no-result, along with a net run rate of -1.139, reflects a season where close games have often slipped away.
Despite the setbacks, MI Cape Town remain mathematically in contention. A win here is crucial to keep their playoff hopes alive and build pressure on the teams above them.
MI Cape Town Full Squad
Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Jason Smith, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Rashid Khan (C), Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Piedt, Tristan Luus, Dwaine Pretorius, Corbin Bosch, Tom Moores, Karim Janat, Thomas Kaber, Jacques Snyman, Tiaan van Vuuren, Daniel Lategan
SEC vs MICT Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry has been evenly matched so far.
Matches Played: 8
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Wins: 4
MI Cape Town Wins: 4
📊 Head-to-head: Perfectly balanced
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town – Betting Odds
According to the latest 1xBet odds:
MI Cape Town to Win: 1.86
Sunrisers Eastern Cape to Win: 1.96
📈 Slight favourites: MI Cape Town
SEC vs MICT Match Prediction – TBP Expert Pick
Although Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been more consistent across the season, MI Cape Town’s recent edge in this rivalry and higher urgency give them a narrow advantage.
✅ TBP Match Prediction: MI Cape Town to Win
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