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MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape — Prediction Correct ✅

MI Cape Town cricket team logo

MICT

67%
WINNER
VS
Sunrisers Eastern Cape cricket team logo

SEC

33%

Newlands, Cape Town,

Our pre-match prediction
Analysis by CricketPrediction.com ·
✅ Prediction Correct
We Predicted
MI Cape Town
at 67% confidence
Actual Result
MI Cape Town won
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📝 Pre-Match Analysis · 18 Jan 2026, 15:02 IST

Result: MI Cape Town won by 3 wickets. MICT 140/7 vs SEC 139/9.

Our Prediction: MI Cape Town - Correct


Pre-match analysis published on 16 January 2026:

MI Cape Town should have too much firepower in this encounter.

The pitch at Newlands, Cape Town has played fairly, giving both approaches an equal shot.

MI Cape Town's powerplay prowess (8.89 RPO) should set up a strong platform. With the new ball, MI Cape Town have been excellent - an economy of 6.69 in powerplays.

Between overs 7-15, MI Cape Town tick along nicely at 8.58 RPO, setting up explosive finishes.

MI Cape Town's death bowling has been miserly at 6.61 economy - crucial in tight finishes.

When you break down the matchups, MI Cape Town come out ahead more often than not. An off-day from MI Cape Town could open the door for Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

MI Cape Town at 67% confidence looks solid value.