SA20: Weekend Betting Tips

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.

Best bet: MI Cape Town to win at 1.71

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.

Best bet: Durban Super Giants to win at 1.71

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.

Best bet: Paarl Royals to win

Sean Parker

Sean Parker is a motorsport journalist and sports content creator at The South African. He has worked for the country's premier motoring publications, and is a Formula 1 contributor to Bet.co.za, the Bet Central podcast, and Vision View Sports radio.