Pretoria's bowling was lackluster, with Peters, Muthusamy, and Rogers managing to pick up only one wicket each. The Capitals' poor display of bowling has left them with a daunting task of chasing down the total with a bonus point. The question on everyone's mind would be, can the Capitals pull off a miraculous chase, either within 16 overs or overall? The answer will be revealed soon!
MICT has posted a formidable total on the board, courtesy of a blistering start from the openers and a phenomenal partnership between Brevis and Reeza. The duo smashed 142 runs off just 68 balls, with both players notching half-centuries.
In over# 20
1
1
1
1wd
4
6
4
Tom Rogers 54/1(4)
19.6
1
Length, on middle, Dewald Brevis tucks it to mid-wicket for one. MI Cape Town post the mammoth total of 222 on the board!
19.5
1
Back of a length, on off, Reeza Hendricks cuts it to deep point for one.
19.4
1
On a length, on off, Dewald Brevis moves to his right and punches it to covers for one.
19.4
1wd
Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided. Pressure on the bowler!
19.3
4
FOUR! On a length, on off, Dewald Brevis hangs back and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary. It is raining boundaries now!
19.2
6
SIX! My word! That is some hitting! Fuller, on off, Dewald Brevis stands tall and plunders it downtown for a biggie.
19.1
4
FOUR! Well played! Length, on off, Dewald Brevis gets down on one knee and lofts it over mid on for a magnificent boundary.
In over# 19
6
1
0
1
6
2
Migael Pretorius 69/0(4)
18.6
6
SIX! Up and away! A full toss, on off, and it gets the treatment. Reeza Hendricks picks it well and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
18.5
1
Too full, on off, Dewald Brevis reverse sweeps it to backward point for one.
18.4
.
Thats what a break does. Brevis was smashing better deliveries earlier but a halt in play and he has missed out a full toss on the pads.
18.3
1
Pitched-up on off, Reeza Hendricks drives this to extra cover for one.
Good news! The covers are off and the play is set to start soon. The players are back on the field. Reeza Hendricks and Dewald Brevis will resume their innings. Migael Pretorius to continue. NO OVERS LOST. Let's play...
UPDATE - 10.55 pm IST (5.25 pm GMT) - Rain intensifies at SuperSport Park! The situation has taken a turn for the worse, with heavy rain pelting down at the venue. It's likely that we're in for an extended delay, and it's possible that the MI Cape Town innings might not resume. Nothing is officially confirmed yet, but the prospects of play resuming soon are looking bleak. Let's keep our fingers crossed that the weather clears up, and we get to see some cricket action soon!
UPDATE - 10.33 pm IST (5.03 pm GMT) - Play has been interrupted! A lightning warning has prompted the umpires to ask the players to leave the field, prioritizing their safety. While the rain is currently in the distance, it's moving in the direction of the stadium, which might further delay the resumption of play. Safety first! Let's keep our fingers crossed that the weather improves soon!
18.2
6
SIX! What a hit this is from Reeza Hendricks. Just admire this from Reeza. On a length around middle and off, Reeza Hendricks slogs this and he gets everything right behind this. The ball has landed into the stand towards long on for six.