The much-anticipated clash between MI Cape Town (MICT) and Paarl Royals (PR) in the ongoing SA20 2025 tournament will take place at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on Monday, January 13.
Here's a look at the details.

The Newlands pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers will enjoy early swing under lights, but the surface's true nature benefits batters as the game progresses. The average first-innings total at this venue is 164, and teams chasing have historically performed better. Clear weather conditions are expected, allowing for a full 40-over match.
Led by Rashid Khan, MICT started their campaign with a dominant 97-run victory over the defending champions but faltered in a rain-affected match against Joburg Super Kings. Key players like Dewald Brevis, Delano Potgieter, and Trent Boult have been instrumental in their performances.
Under the leadership of David Miller, the Royals began their campaign with a commanding nine-wicket win over the Sunrisers. Joe Root has been the backbone of their batting, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman has delivered with the ball, making them a formidable side eager to maintain their unbeaten streak.
Both teams are expected to field their strongest playing XIs, with no reported injury concerns.
Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Connor Esterhuizen, Colin Ingram, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Delano Potgieter, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult
David Miller, Joe Root, Dinesh Karthik, Sam Hain, Dewan Marais, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dunith Wellalage, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin
Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Connor Esterhuizen, Colin Ingram, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Delano Potgieter, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Thomas Kaber, Ryan Rickelton
David Miller, Joe Root, Dinesh Karthik, Sam Hain, Mitchell van Buuren, Dewan Marais, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dunith Wellalage, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Keith Dudgeon, Codi Yusuf, John Turner