By Zainab Shafiq 
SA20 2025 Qualifier 1 Details
- Match: Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town, Qualifier 1
- Date: February 4, 2025
- Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- Time: PST 3:30 PM | GMT 3:30 PM | LOCAL 5:30 PM
Preview
The first qualifier of SA20 2025 sees MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals battling for a direct ticket to the final. MI Cape Town has been the most dominant team in the tournament, finishing at the top of the points table with 7 wins in 10 matches. Paarl Royals, despite finishing second, have shown resilience with 7 wins in 10 games as well.
A victory here secures a spot in the SA20 final, while the losing team will get another chance in Qualifier 2.
Weather & Pitch Report
- Weather: Slightly overcast, temperature around 23°C.
- Pitch: St George’s Park is known for assisting spinners, while pacers get movement early on. Batting may become easier in the second innings.
Predicted Playing XI for SA20 2025 Qualifier 1
Paarl Royals: Mitchell Owen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Rubin Hermann, Dunith Wellalage, Mitchell Van Buuren, Dewan Marais, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Eshan Malinga, Lungi Ngidi
MI Cape Town: Connor Esterhuizen, Sediqullah Atal, Colin Ingram (c), Dewald Brevis, Delano Potgieter, Chris Benjamin (wk), George Linde, Thomas Kaber, Dane Piedt, Tristan Luus, Matthew Potts
Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Chris Benjamin
Batters: Colin Ingram, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann
All-rounders: Mitchell Owen, Andile Phehlukwayo, George Linde
Bowlers: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lungi Ngidi, Matthew Potts
Captain: Dewald Brevis
Vice-Captain: Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Where to Watch SA20 2025 Qualifier 1?
Region-wise Broadcast Details:
- South Africa: Supersport Channels: 201, 209, 212, 490 | Streaming: DStv.com
- India: Sports18 2, Star Sports 2 | Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- United Kingdom & Northern Ireland: Sky Sports | Streaming: To be announced
- Australia: Fox Sports | Streaming: To be announced
- South-East Asia & New Zealand: Willow | Streaming: Triller TV
- North America, Caribbean & Continental Europe: Willow | Streaming: Triller TV
- Middle East & North Africa (MENA): N/A | Streaming: Etisalat
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