Chris Morris and Neil McKenzie predict MI Cape Town S5 XI 

MI Cape Town are ready to bounce back in Betway SA20 Season 5 with a squad that has all their bases covered.

After winning the title in Season 3 before enduring a tougher time in Season 4, the Newlands-based side have pulled out all the heavy artillery to return to the top.

Former Proteas Chris Morris and Neil McKenzie believe MICT enjoyed “a very good auction” and said the franchise will be “looking to come back with a bang”.

Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks open, and both enjoy batting on the Highveld. Rickelton has scored more runs in Betway SA20 than anyone else, while Jacks is the big pre-signing who will light up Newlands.

Reeza Hendricks follows at No 3, then Nicholas Pooran at No 4, whom Morris and McKenzie rate as one of the best strikers in the global game.

After scoring a spectacular century for the Proteas during the recent Test at his new home ground, Wiaan Mulder is already a Newlands favourite. The all-rounder is expected to slot in at No 5 ahead of big-hitting local Cape Town boys Jason Smith and George Linde.

New signings Will Jacks and Wiaan Mulder are backed by Morris & McKenzie to go straight into the MICT XI in Season 5

 “We know they'll pack quite a punch,” Morris said.

Another Proteas allrounder, Corbin Bosch, who is no mug with the bat, adds depth at No 8.

Jacks and Linde will provide MICT with spin options alongside their expected captain, Rashid Khan. The Afghanistan superstar has led MICT since Season 1, with the highlight, of course, being the lifting of the championship trophy in Season 3.

Seamers Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult will complete the line-up.

“There is pace, spin, bounce and experience. So, a lot to like about that MI Cape Town team,” Morris concluded.

 PREDICTED MI CAPE TOWN PLAYING XI

Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Will Jacks, Reeza Hendricks, Nicholas Pooran, Wiaan Mulder, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan (captain), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult.

*Overseas player