Over the weekend, the league matches of the second edition of SA20 will be concluded. There is much at stake with three teams still fighting for the top-four spot. Plus, there is a battle for the top two finish. Let’s look at some predictions of the weekend matches.
MI Cape Town v Pretoria Capitals
MI Cape Town will know a win against Pretoria Capitals will guarantee them a passage to the next round. Sitting on 13 points alongside Joburg Super Kings but above on league standings due to a good net run rate, they would want to finish the job in front of the home crowd. They have beaten the opponents on Thursday after posting a mammoth total of 248 runs. But the Capitals will want to get revenge which puts them on a slight chance of progressing to the next round. But will have to rely on Super Kings to lose their encounter. So, Capitals are facing a hill climb in the ambition of staying alive in the competition.
Joburg Super Kings v Durban Super Giants
It is a battle of being super when the Durban Super Giants collide with Joburg Super Kings at Wanderers in Johannesburg. For the Super Giants, a win will ensure that they finish in first place in the league standings. They have been outstanding, united, and mature teams all season long. To beat them will take a huge ask. But Super Kings need a victory to stay in contention for the semi-finals. Midweek, they suffered an embarrassing loss after being bowled out for 78 runs and they will quickly want to forget that performance. Will be hoping that fans will provide extra momentum plus fuel them to victory.
Paarl Royals v Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Both teams are playing in more of the similar venues. Not known for the big totals. It is for this reason, that most teams are finding it hard to come back with positive results on their grounds. Now they would test themselves on who got the too much strength. Sunrisers have been known for putting good performances even away from home. They are the only side that managed to beat log leaders Durban Super Giants on home soil. So, you won’t risk them out.