By Tim Douglas 
Two teams hungry for a win collide as MI Cape Town hosts Durban’s Super Giants in the SA20’s first match of the second half. Both squads come off disappointing defeats, eager to reignite their playoff hopes.
MICT Seeking Redemption After Paarl Royals Debacle:
Skipper Kieron Pollard acknowledges the loss but stresses moving on. He calls for the team to bounce back stronger, reminding them of their batting prowess and urging them to avoid overthinking.
DSG Struggles After Key Departures:
Keshav Maharaj, DSG captain, admits their last match’s collapse, highlighting a lack of execution in the final overs. He sees promise in Wiaan Mulder’s recent batting and hopes impact players like de Kock and Klaasen can flourish with Mulder’s support.
A Match of Crucial Decisions:
Both teams must make tactical adjustments and capitalize on individual performances to secure victory. This clash promises fiery bowling from Rabada and Hendricks for MICT, while DSG relies on de Kock’s explosive batting and Mulder’s newfound consistency.
Don’t Miss the Action:
The battle for SA20 supremacy heats up! Tune in Tuesday, 23 January, at 17h30 SAST as MI Cape Town and Durban’s Super Giants battle it out at Newlands.
Full Squads:
MI Cape Town Squad
Kieron Pollard (captain), Tom Banton, Chris Benjamin, Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Connor Esterhuizen, Beuran Hendricks, Duan Jansen, Thomas Kaber, George Linde, Liam Livingstone, Delano Potgieter, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Grant Roelofsen, Olly Stone, Nuwan Thushara, Rassie van der Dussen, Nealan van Heerden.
Durban’s Super Giants Squad
Keshav Maharaj (captain), Noor Ahmad, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen, Kyle Mayers, Wiaan Mulder, Naveen-ul-Haq Murid, Bryce Parsons, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Dwaine Pretorius, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jon-Jon Smuts, Jason Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Prenelan Subrayen, Reece Topley.
Will MICT bounce back or will DSG claim their third win? Share your predictions in the comments!