SA 20 (Game 4) – MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings
MI Cape Town delivered a stunning display of dominance in their first match of the season, securing a massive victory against Joburg Super Kings. The batting masterclass from openers Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton laid the foundation for MI Cape Town’s imposing total of 243 for 5 in 20 overs. Van der Dussen’s 104 and Rickelton’s brilliant 98 provided the backbone for a commanding innings that left Joburg Super Kings stunned.
The MI Cape Town openers left no room for doubt about the outcome of the match, showcasing no mercy against the Joburg Super Kings’ bowlers. Their formidable opening partnership of around 200 runs set the tone for the innings, with Van der Dussen’s century and Rickelton’s near-ton creating a target of 244, far beyond the reach of Joburg Super Kings.
Joburg Super Kings faced early setbacks in their pursuit of the mammoth target, losing three wickets within the first five overs. Despite a small cameo from Leus du Plooy and Romario Shepherd’s efforts to find boundaries, the lackluster batting performance proved insufficient. MI Cape Town, however, would be disappointed with their fielding, identified as the only negative in an otherwise dominating effort. Once Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali were dismissed, the victory became certain for MI Cape Town, who clinched a resounding 98 run win.
Chief Scores:
MI Cape Town – 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Rassie van der Dussen 104, Ryan Rickleton 98, Liam Livingstone 12, Nandre Burger 2 for 53, Imran Tahir 1 for 31, Lizaad Williams 1 for 36)
Joburg Super Kings 145 for 10 in 17.5 overs (Leus du Plooy 48, Romario Shepherd 34, Donovan Ferreira 14, Olly Stone 2 for 18, George Linde 2 for 25, Kagiso Rabada 1 for 6)
