MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals Preview & Prediction | 2025 SA20 | League Stage

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Paarl Royals’ thumping nine-wicket win over reigning champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape was a statement result and they look to back up that up by taking down MI Cape Town.

Date & time: Monday January 13th 2025: USA PT – 7:30am / USA ET – 10:30am / UK – 3:30pm

Venue: World Sports Betting Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa

Weather: There should be plenty of sunshine with a moderate breeze and temperatures well within the twenties.

How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go

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MI Cape Town Betting Analysis

Kagiso Rabada made his first appearance of this year’s SA20 this past weekend against Joburg Super Kings and marked it with two wickets for the loss of just ten runs from 2.3 overs. He is a premier wicket-taker with his electric pace capable of causing stress to any batter in the world. It’s likely that the right-arm speedster will be in the thick of the action again if not rested and backing him to take over 1.5 match wickets should be favoured.

Paarl Royals Betting Analysis

England fans will have enjoyed seeing Joe Root in the runs for Paarl Royals opening the batting against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The red ball superstar’s 62 not out from 44 balls played a part in what was a straightforward run chase of 176. Root has a point to prove in this format and hasn’t been shy of expressing his desire to still play T20 cricket at the highest level. A motivated Root could prove a lucrative asset for bettors, so explore backing him to record over 23.5 match runs here.

MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals Expert Prediction

MI Cape Town have had an inconsistent start and whilst they look stronger than what we’ve seen from them over the past two years prior to 2025, there are still some question marks. Paarl Royals were excellent vs the reigning champions and looked every inch a potential contender for the title. Although backing that up is a difficult task, it would be no surprise to see them do so.

MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals Top Tip: Paarl Royals to win