Match Details:

Date: February 2, 2023

Time: 9:00 PM IST

Venue: Kingmead, Durban

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Preview:

After a brief break, SA20 League will resume once again with Quinton de Kock-led Durban Super Giants set to host MI Cape Town on February 2, 2023 (Thursday) at Kingsmead, Durban. Both teams have been pretty inconsistent in the tournament and are coming into this game on the back of defeats. Faf du Plessis single-handedly outplayed Durban Super Giants by smashing a brilliant 113 off just 58 deliveries.

Meanwhile, Pretoria Capitals registered a commanding win over MI Cape Town by 62 runs. Both teams are struggling at the bottom of the points table and are almost out of contention. However, the upcoming fixture is expected to produce a quality contest as both teams are eager to get back to winning ways. 

Toss Prediction:

toss prediction

MI Cape Town have a better chance to win the toss in the next game as they have been lucky twice in the last four attempts.

Win Possibility:   win possibility

The MI Cape Town are favorites to beat Durban Super Giants and add one more win to their name. Although they fell short of 52 runs in their last game, Giants are not likely to post a tough challenge to Cape Town. The likes of Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, and Rassis van der Dussen are expected to do well in the next game. As per our prediction, MI Cape Town will win the next game.

Predicted powerplay score and Average first innings total:   powerplay

The surface at Kingmead has always been a sporting wicket and we can expect a good contest between bat and ball. As per our prediction, the powerplay score will restrict around 42-52 while the average 1st inning score on the ground is 165-175.

Betting Odds  

 

MI Cape Town

Durban Super Giants

Team to  win

the match

1.69

2.02

Team to win

the toss

1.85

1.85

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