Cape Town is buzzing with anticipation as MI Cape Town prepares for the fiery Cape Derby against Paarl Royals tonight. Coach Robin Peterson’s surprise inclusion of left-arm wrist spinner Thomas Kaber in the playing XI hints at a tactical shift, expecting the Newlands pitch to favor spin after days of scorching sun.
Kaber, eager for his second outing this season, relishes the electric atmosphere surrounding the derby. “The excitement you can feel as fans arrive is incredible,” the 31-year-old said before the clash. “We hope Cape Town paints it blue, and we’re ready to give it our all.”
Facing a formidable Paarl Royals squad sitting atop the table, Kaber aims to make a statement: “Every game needs a strong start, but this is ‘take the derby, go one-zero with home ground advantage’ kind of game. Newlands is packed, it’s gorgeous… it’s what you dream of as a kid.”
