JSK vs MICT Match Prediction : 20th Match, SA20 League, 2025-26
JSK vs MICT Win Probability
6%
Joburg Super Kings
94%
MI Cape Town
Joburg Super Kings To Win, 2.15
Joburg Super Kings beat MI Cape Town the last time they clashed in Johannesburg
The hosts sit higher up on this season’s SA20 points table
Faf du Plessis’ leadership will be central to the team’s success at its home ground
JSK vs MICT Betting Tips
Joburg Super Kings to score more than 53.5 runs in the first 6 overs
Playing on the highveld suits the batters. The ball tends to fly off the bat with much more ease than MI Cape Town batters would be used to. Even in Cape Town, the Super Kings raced to 69 for 2 in 6 overs. Imagine what the team could do at The Wanderers.
Joburg Super Kings to score a boundary four in the first over
The bowlers will likely be made to feel exposed on a wicket that offers the batters true pace and bounce. This pitch gives you major security in wanting to back this bet. You can expect the home side to pursue the boundary from the beginning with their fearless opening batting duo, as they did in Cape Town with two boundaries in the first over.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Joburg Super Kings
MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town has had a season to forget. The team only just got its first victory this season a few days ago at Newlands. Joburg Super Kings steamed ahead to three consecutive wins in its first three games.
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Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town Head-to-Head Record
MI Cape Town won the previous game against Joburg Super Kings in a reduced-overs thriller. In the past five head-to-heads, MI Cape Town has won twice and Joburg Super Kings has won three times.
Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town Live-streaming and Broadcast
India: Star Sports 2 / Sports18; live on JioHotstar.
South Africa: SuperSport Cricket; SuperSport App.
Pakistan: ICC.tv (app/website).
Bangladesh: ICC.tv and regional sports networks.
UAE: ICC.tv (available in MENA).
USA: ICC.tv (web and apps).
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.
JSK vs MICT Team Previews
Joburg Super Kings
The Joburg Super Kings sent out a statement with 187 for 6 against the Paarl Royals. In a game that ended as no result, the team kept itself firmly in the race for the play-offs with 2 more points on the board.
The tone was set immediately in the powerplay. The openers raced to 64 for 0 after 6 overs giving themselves the perfect platform to launch from. James Vince’s 75 off 43 was clean and clinical. He was merciless against any bowler standing in his way. Faf du Plessis’ 39 off 24 ensured there was no breathing room. When Paarl briefly clawed back, Matthew de Villiers, with 30 runs, kept the innings ticking over and continued to build for the death overs hitting.
None of the bowlers got to show off their talents in the previous game. Nandre Burger immediately made an impression on the tournament with 2 wickets in his opening game. Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein has been key for bowling stump to stump and controlling the economy rate.
All-rounder Wiaan Mulder is a classy player, but he is yet to shine this tournament. As a well-established player, he is bound to dominate at some point.
Joburg Super Kings Expected Playing 11
James Vince, Faf du Plessis (c), Matthew de Villiers, Wiaan Mulder, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Shubham Ranjane, Dian Forrester, Akeal Hosein, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Daniel Worrall
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MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town finally banked points at Newlands, but the rain-shortened shootout against Joburg Super Kings looked more like a messy escape than a real reset to winning form. The table still tells the full story of MI Cape Town being outplayed often.
The biggest worry is still the bowling. Even in a 12-over game, Joburg Super Kings blasted 69 for 2 after the powerplay 6. Corbin Bosch, with 3 wickets in 3 overs, and Rashid Khan, with 2 wickets in 3 overs, dragged things back. The major talking points are Trent Boult going for 29 runs in 2 overs and Kagiso Rabada going for 27 runs in 2 overs.
They’ll struggle to win many games if that continues.
The chase was not clinical. Multiple wickets meant MI Cape Town was always nervous. Ryan Rickelton fell for 5 runs, Reeza Hendricks was out for 6 runs and George Linde got in and got out for 9 runs. The team was saved by brief cameos from Rassie van der Dussen, Nicholas Pooran and Jason Smith.
MI Cape Town Expected Playing 11
Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Jason Smith, Karim Janat, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult
JSK vs MICT Toss Prediction
The past 3 matches between Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town have all been won by the side batting second. Past results and conditions on the day should dictate that bowling first will be the best choice.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Wanderers is a classic high-scoring ground where altitude and a quick outfield can turn average shots into boundaries. Even if the side batting first scores over 200, the chasing team won’t feel out of the game because of how quickly runs can flow here. Bowlers need ruthless execution to avoid being punished for any errors in lines and lengths.
The weather for this game is expected to be warm with a light to moderate breeze blowing. There is only a low chance of rain, with the majority being in the days leading up and the days following this match.
JSK vs MICT: Who Will Win?
Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town meet in Johannesburg with contrasting stories to tell this season. The Joburg Super Kings, although not unblemished, remains the favourites against MI Cape Town. The away team has lost 4 of its 6 matches.
Bet on Joburg Super Kings to win.
