The SA20 is one-third of the way through its inaugural campaign. It has been an unpredictable campaign to date but favourites have emerged.
MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Newlands, Cape Town | 13:30
To Win Match
MI Cape Town 62/100 | Tie 25/1 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape 27/20
MI Cape Town suffered an upset defeat on the road to the Sunrisers to hand the Eastern Cape side a first win in both sides’ last outing.
The return leg will have MI Cape Town looking to get their campaign back on track after some narrow defeats.
Aiden Markram and Sarel Erwee showed why the Sunriser’s batting should not be underestimated.
Meanwhile, Ottniel Baartman is an early candidate for the bowler of the campaign so far for the Sunrisers.
All-rounders are crucial in this series and George Linde showed what he can do with a phenomenal display of hitting for MI Cape Town.
Verdict: MI Cape Town 62/100
The Cape Town franchise should be able to bounce back with a win here.
Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings | Wednesday 18 January 2023 | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 17:30
To Win Match
Pretoria Capitals 72/100 | Tie 25/1 | Joburg Super Kings 23/20
The Joburg Super Kings have had unlikely heroes in this SA20 so far and it was Leus Du Plooy who dragged them through their reverse fixture against the Capitals.
Spin has been valuable for all sides but the Super Kings got a surprising boost from former Proteas left-arm orthodox spinner Aaron Phangiso who took four against the Capitals.
The Capitals really need their top three to fire with the middle order not exactly loaded with explosive hitters.
Jimmy Neesham is an excellent finisher but he needs more to work with than the Capitals have been able to come up with thus far.
Verdict: Joburg Super Kings 23/20
The Super Kings will be confident coming into this tie and are tipped to bag another win over their northern rivals.
Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Thursday 19 January 2023 | Boland Park, Paarl | 17:30
To Win Match
Paarl Royals | Tie 25/1 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape *betting tba
The Sunrisers will be in action on three consecutive days thanks to the tight schedule.
Paarl Royals are rocking and rolling after a slow start and look to be title contenders.
Eoin Morgan, Jason Roy and Jos Buttle lend an imposing air to the Royals.
The only concern for the Royals might be that the Boland Park wicket doesn’t suit their game.
Verdict: Paarl Royals
The Royals are on a roll now and should be too strong for the Eastern Cape franchise.
