SA20 2023 match preview: MI Cape Town v Joburg Super Kings

Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2023 SA20

What's the match?

MI Cape Town host Joburg Super Kings in match seven of the SA20 in 2023.

When is it taking place?

The start of play is scheduled for 5.30pm local time (3.30pm GMT) on Saturday, January 14.

Where is the match being played?

The game will be staged in Cape Town at Newlands Cricket Ground.

Who's got the form?

Joburg Super Kings made a bright start to life in SA20, beating Durban's Super Giants by 16 runs after successfully defending 190.

However, it all came crashing down against Paarl Royals, who skittled Faf du Plessis' side for just 81. Of the four players to reach double figures with the bat, three of them - Alzarri Joseph, Lizaad Williams and Aaron Phangiso - were in the tail. Unsurprisingly, they lost, with the Royals completing their chase in a little over 10 overs.

MI Cape Town were also defeated in their most recent outing, suffering a five-wicket defeat at the hands of Durban Super Giants. Rashid Khan's side posted 152 for 8 from their 20 overs thanks to a half-century from Grant Roelofsen but failed to defend their total - the Super Giants made it over the line with 21 balls to spare.

^{Olly Stone has picked up six wickets for MI Cape Town [SA20]}

What's the key match-up?

Joburg Super Kings' top order looks very vulnerable indeed. Jannemann Malan has scored 5 (12) and 2 (4) while Reeza Hendricks - 1 (3) and 4 (11) - and Kyle Verreynne - 10 (9) and 11 (10) - have fared little better.

Four of their six dismissals have come against left-arm spin while Prenelan Subrayen (right-arm off-spin) and Dwaine Pretorius (right-arm pace) accounted for the other two.

George Linde will be rubbing his hands with glee while Jofra Archer and Rashid Khan, both of whom had expensive outings against the Super Giants, will be relishing the opportunity to target a wounded batting line-up.

What's the weather forecast?

Sunny conditions are expected in Cape Town, with temperatures peaking around 23 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

What is the team news?

Joburg Super Kings made one change to their XI ahead of their defeat against Paarl Royals, replacing Maluis Siboto with Lizaad Williams. Though expensive with the ball, Williams showed fight with the bat, scoring 17 not out off 18 deliveries.

They may want to address their top order but unfortunately, no replacements leap out.

MI Cape Town are yet to make any changes to their XI and given they've won one and lost one, there's no need to tinker just yet.

What are the squads?

MI Cape Town: Ziyaad Abrahams, Jofra Archer, Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Beuran Hendricks, Duan Jansen, Rashid Khan, George Linde, Liam Livingstone, Wesley Marshall, Delano Potgieter, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Grant Roelofsen, Waqar Salamkheil, Odean Smith, Olly Stone, Rassie van der Dussen

Joburg Super Kings: Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Faf du Plessis (c), Leus du Plooy, Donovan Ferreira, George Garton, Lewis Gregory, Reeza Hendricks, Alzarri Joseph, Janneman Malan, Aaron Phangiso, Neil Brand, Romario Shepherd, Malusi Siboto, Maheesh Theekshana, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams

*Squads are for the whole SA20 and not specific to this match

^{Top-order batting has been a problem for Joburg Super Kings [SA20]}

What are the possible starting XIs?

MI Cape Town: Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Grant Roelofsen, Rassie van der Dussen, Sam Curran, George Linde, Duan Jansen, Rashid Khan, Delano Potgieter, Olly Stone Jofra Archer

Joburg Super Kings: Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis, Kyle Verreynne, Lewis Gregory, Donovan Ferreira, Romario Shepherd, George Garton, Alzarri Joseph, Lizaad Williams, Aaron Phangiso

What are the odds?

MI Cape Town are the favourites, with a best available price of 8/13. Joburg Super Kings are the outsiders, with odds of 13/10.

What's the prediction?

Based purely on the vulnerability of the Super Kings' batting line-up, MI Cape Town should win this clash.

Are tickets available?

Tickets are available for between 100 rand (£5) and 160 rand (£8) through Ticketpro.

Where can I watch the game?

Sky Sports has the UK rights to SA20 matches for five years, and the games will be spread across Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix.

In India, Sports18 and Jio Cinema will broadcast and stream all the matches.

SuperSport will carry the games to South Africa and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa.

In Australia, you'll need to go to Foxtel for full coverage.

The Cricketer will carry match reports from every game.