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Match 25, Cape Town, January 29, 2025, 09:00 PM
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
107/10(19.2ov)
MI Cape Town
110/0(11.0ov)
MI Cape Town beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 10 wickets
Right then, that is it from this one-sided affair where MI Cape Town just brushes aside Sunrisers Eastern Cape with ease. The action in the SA20 2025 continues on 30th January, Thursday. It will be the Joburg Super Kings taking on Paarl Royals at 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT). But as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the game, Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Rashid Khan, the victorious skipper of MI Cape Town says that fielding is something very important in the short format of cricket. Adds that the intensity they put to work on the field was really special and he is proud of his boys. He also praises the stunning catch from Dewald Brevis that too on the side where the sun comes directly in your eyes. Continues that it was an important win with the bonus point as they finish in the top two now. Says that both opening batters, Ryan Rickelton and Rassie van der Dussen are in exceptional form, and he hopes they continue it that way. Ends up by saying about how fantastic the crowd support was, as they always give a bit extra energy to the players.
Aiden Markram, the captain of Sunrisers Eastern Cape says unfortunately it was another bad day at the office for them. Adds that credit must go to MI Cape Town for putting them under pressure early from where they couldn't really recover. Mentions that they do not want to give excuses, and have a lot to improve as a team. Says that they wicket was a bit two-paced but not on where you get bowled out for 107. Ends by saying that they will now go to their home ground for their last game and hopes that the incredible support from the fans takes them over the line.
Corbin Bosch is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant bowling spell. He starts off by saying that he didn't see for long and just attempted to catch it, and it was one of those days where everything went in favour of him. Adds that he is feeling happy as everything went according to their plan. Mentions that the crowd has been incredible. Ends by saying that they stuck to their plans and were able to execute them well.
Presentation Time...
Sunrisers Eastern Cape crumbled under MI Cape Town’s relentless attack, skittled out cheaply after being put into bat. David Bedingham’s gritty 45 and debutant Andile Simelane’s fight were the only silver linings in an otherwise forgettable outing. Corbin Bosch led the charge with a brilliant four-fer for the hosts, Kagiso Rabada struck twice, and every bowler except George Linde - who kept it tight - chipped in to cap off a clinical display. Defending a modest total, SEC’s bowlers stood no chance as MICT’s openers tore them apart, sealing a crushing defeat for the visitors!
Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton came out all guns blazing, determined to finish this in a hurry! The MI Cape Town openers tore into the bowlers, blending power with precision to wipe out more than half the target inside the Powerplay. Their third 100-run stand in SA20 was a masterclass - Ryan’s fiery fifty and RVD’s unbeaten 48 off 30 sealed a ruthless win with nine overs to spare!
MI Cape Town shows why Newlands is a fortress for them with a thumping win! Their fourth on the trot at home and the fans are buzzing here. Outclassing the two-time champions in all departments, they storm into the top two with a bonus point in the bag. A statement victory, a warning to the rest - MICT are here to dominate, and with two shots at the final, they mean business!
In over# 11
4
0
1
1
6
0
Andile Simelane 12/0(1)
10.6
4
FOUR! That would do it! Andile Simelane bowls it fuller, on off. Ryan Rickelton prods halfway and drills it towards the right of the bowler. The ball zips towards the long fence to wrap things up for the home side. MI Cape Town wins the encounter by 10 wickets!
10.5
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DROPPED! It was a tough chance though! Andile Simelane bowls it fuller, on leg and middle. Ryan Rickelton drives it a bit uppishly towards the bowler. The ball rises towards the shin area of the bowler. Simelane gets down quickly to scoot the catch but spills it out.
10.4
1
On a length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen covers the stump and pulls it towards deep sqaure leg for one.
10.3
1
Slower, full length, on off. Ryan Rickelton drives it towards long on for one.
10.2
6
SIX! OUT OF THE PARK! That brings up the 100 partnership and more so FIFTY for Ryan Rickelton! Andile Simelane bowls it fuller, on leg and middle. Ryan Rickelton slogs it once again and makes sure it connects the middle of the bat to clear the square leg fence for a biggie. What an inning to watch by this 28-year-old and it has been just effortless.
10.1
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Much fuller, on leg. Ryan Rickelton crouches a bit and mistimes his slog towards short mid-wicket for no runs.
In over# 10
1
1
1
1
1
1
Liam Dawson 13/0(2)
9.6
1
Fuller, on leg. Ryan Rickelton makes room and opens his stance to punch it towards long off for one.
9.5
1
Short, around off. Rassie van der Dussen rocks back and cuts it towards deep point for one.
9.4
1
Flatter and much fuller, around yorker, on leg. Ryan Rickelton jams it towards long on for one.
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