MICT vs DSG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - SA20 League 2025-26, Match 1

MI Cape Town will take on Durban's Super Giants in the opening match of the SA20 League 2025-26 at Newlands in Cape Town on December 26. MI Cape Town arrived in SA20 2025-26 with momentum from the previous season, while the Durban's Super Giants entered the SA20 2025-26 opener with a combination of experience and firepower.

In this MICT vs DSG Dream11 prediction, we analyze pitch conditions, injury updates, toss prediction, head-to-head stats, and player performances to help you pick the best fantasy team for today’s match.

MICT vs DSG Match Preview

MI Cape Town will take on Durban's Super Giants in the opening match of the SA20. This is the season opener, and we await yet another fascinating month of this competition. Rashid Khan will captain the MI Cape Town side for this edition, and they have once again done a great job in the auction. They have retained the core of the side with pre-signing Pooran, Boult and Rickleton.

On the other hand, the Durban's Super Giants have done a reshuffle on their side this season, and they will be led by Aiden Markram. They have a good mix of youth and experience. This should be a cracking start to the SA20 League on Boxing Day.

MI Cape Town vs Durban's Super Giants Match Details

MICT vs DSG Dream11 Team Today Stats

• MI Cape Town wicket-keeper batsman Ryan Rickelton was the top scorer for the team in their last match, which was the final of the previous season. He scored 33 runs off 15 balls, including 1 four and 4 sixes. He is a great choice for the MICT vs DSG Dream11 prediction for today's match.
• One of the best bowlers in the world, Kagiso Rabada, was the leading wicket-taker for MI Cape Town in their last match. He took four wickets in his spell. According to our MICT vs DSG Dream11 prediction for today, he is expected to play an important role.
• Durban's Super Giants aggresive batsman Heinrich Klaasen was the standout player for the Durban's Super Giants as he scored 76 runs off 47 balls. He is a top choice for the MICT vs DSG Dream11 team prediction.
• Noor Ahmad was the top wicket-taker for the Durban's Super Giants with two wickets at an economy rate of 6.2. Our prediction for the MICT vs DSG Dream11 match today indicates that he will play an important role.

MICT vs DSG Injury Update Today

Fans will be able to expect their favourite players and big performers to be included in their MICT vs DSG Dream11 Prediction Team. All players from both lineups are fully fit and available to play.

MICT vs DSG Toss Prediction

We expect MICT captain Rashid Khan to win the toss and may opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bowls first on this ground.

Record of Chasing Teams at Newlands

The chasing record at Newlands is average. The team chasing the score has won 24 times in the 47 matches played at this venue in the T20 format, while the team batting first has won 23 games.

MICT vs DSG Probable Playing 11

Both teams have players who have the capability of winning matches and should be considered for your MICT vs DSG Dream11 team prediction. Aiden Markram will lead the Durban's Super Giants, while the experienced Rashid Khan, one of the best spinners in the world, Rashid Khan is the captain of MI Cape Town.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

This is going to be the first match of both teams, so we do not have any previous match records. The data regarding the highest run scorers and highest wicket takers for this match is not available.

However, both teams possess some of the top players who can be crucial for the upcoming match. Here are the expected highest run-scorers and wicket-takers for this match.

MICT vs DSG Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• For this match, Jos Buttler and Aiden Markram emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
• For vice-captaincy choices, Nicholas Pooran and Ryan Rickelton are the perfect choice for vice-captain. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this year.

Top Picks for MICT vs DSG Dream11 Prediction

• One of the best wicket-keepers in the world, Jos Buttler, has scored 3869 runs in 144 matches at a stunning strike rate of 149. Back him to put up a good show.
• Ryan Rickelton was the leading run getter for MICT a few seasons back, and he will be a top pick in this Dream11 Prediction.

Budget Picks for MICT vs DSG Dream11 Prediction

• Aiden Markram will lead the DSG team this season and is a reliable player with both bat and ball. He recently scored a half-century in the previous series in India.
• Noor Ahmad has picked up more than 200 wickets in T20S, and the left-arm spinner can be handy in these conditions.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keepers: J Buttler, H Klaasen, N Pooran, R Rickelton
Batters: K Williamson, Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: A Markram, G Linde
Bowlers: K Rabada, R Khan, N Ahmad

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keepers: H Klaasen, R Rickelton
Batters: K Williamson, R Hendricks
All-rounders: A Markram, G Linde, D Wiese, C Bosch
Bowlers: K Rabada, T Boult, G Coetzee

MICT vs DSG Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 1) SA20 League 2025-26 Players to Avoid

• Wege struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last few games and can be avoided for this match
• Janat's recent poor performance may suggest not including him in your MICT vs DSG Dream11 team prediction for today.

MICT vs DSG Weather & Pitch Report at Newlands

• The weather in Cape Town for the 1st match of the SA20 League 2025-26 is expected to be clear. The conditions will remain dry throughout the match, and there won't be any chance of rain.
• Cape Town's Newlands ground usually presents a balanced T20 surface with early assistance for both pacers and spinners, evolving into a batter-friendly track as the innings progress. The average first-innings score at this venue is 175 runs.

MICT vs DSG Head-to-Head Records

The MI Cape Town and Durban's Super Giants have played each other 5 times in the SA20 League, and the Durban's Super Giants have won four times, while the MI Cape Town have won just one match.

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