The Newlands ground in Cape Town will host the twenty-sixth game on 16th January at 9:00 PM IST, where MI Cape Town will battle against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Get the best MICT vs SEC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 26th match of the SA20 League 2026. Expert analysis and more.
MICT vs SEC Match Preview:
MI Cape Town entered the tournament with high hopes, yet they struggled to convert opportunities. As the campaign progressed, they secured only two wins out of eight matches and consequently slipped to the bottom of the points table.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Eastern Cape showed greater balance across their lineup. They approached games with composure, turned pressure moments in their favour, and ultimately collected four victories from eight outings, which helped them climb to second place in the standings.
Thus, the gap between the two sides reflected contrasting levels of execution and consistency. While MI Cape Town battled to find rhythm, Sunrisers Eastern Cape maintained steadier performances and stayed firmly in the race for the top spots.
MICT vs SEC Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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MI Cape Town |
3 |
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
4 |
MICT vs SEC Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
22°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
149 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
52% |
MICT vs SEC Playing 11s (Predicted):
MI Cape Town Playing 11:
1) Ryan Rickelton (wk)
2) Rassie van der Dussen
3) Reeza Hendricks
4) Nicholas Pooran
5) Karim Janat
6) Jason Smith
7) Corbin Bosch
8) George Linde
9) Rashid Khan ©
10) Kagiso Rabada
11) Trent Boult
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Playing 11:
1) Jonny Bairstow
2) Matthew Breetzke
3) Quinton de Kock (wk)
4) Jordan Hermann
5) Tristan Stubbs ©
6) Lewis Gregory
7) Marco Jansen
8) James Coles
9) Senuran Muthusamy
10) Anrich Nortje
11) Adam Milne
Hot Picks for MICT vs SEC Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Marco Jansen is a valuable right-handed batter and impactful left-arm fast bowler for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, he has contributed 34 runs and claimed 7 wickets in the tournament so far, highlighting his strong all-round value. |
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Quinton de Kock is a dynamic left-handed wicket-keeper batter for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, he has been in excellent touch this tournament, accumulating 282 runs to date with consistency and authority. |
Top Picks:
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Rassie van der Dussen – A composed right-handed top-order batter for MI Cape Town, he has been in steady touch this tournament, accumulating 218 runs so far. |
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Ryan Rickelton – A prolific left-handed opening batter for MI Cape Town, he has showcased exceptional form this tournament, amassing an impressive 324 runs with reliability at the top. |
Budget Picks:
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Senuran Muthusamy – A versatile left-handed batter and accurate left-arm orthodox spinner for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, he offers useful contributions with both bat and ball, enhancing the team’s balance. |
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Reeza Hendricks – A consistent right-handed opening batter for MI Cape Town, he provides stability at the top and sets a solid platform for the innings. |
MICT vs SEC WPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Quinton de Kock & Marco Jansen |
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Vice-Captain |
Rassie van der Dussen & Ryan Rickelton |
MICT vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock ©, Nicholas Pooran, Ryan Rickelton
- Batters – Rassie van der Dussen (vc), Jordan Hermann
- All-rounders – Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Anrich Nortje
MICT vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ryan Rickelton (vc)
- Batters – Rassie van der Dussen
- All-rounders – Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen ©
- Bowlers – Adam Milne, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
MICT vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 26 SA20 League 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Patrick Kruger |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
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Tom Moores |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
MICT vs SEC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 26 SA20 League 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Quinton de Kock |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Marco Jansen |
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Punt Picks |
Kagiso Rabada and Senuran Muthusamy |
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Dream11 Combination |
4-2-3-2 |
MICT vs SEC Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the current performance, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.
