Dominance defined MI Cape Town’s performance against Joburg Super Kings, powered by Ryan Rickelton’s sensational second century. The 127-run victory keeps MI Cape Town’s SA20 campaign on track, while Rickelton emerges as the tournament’s batting superstar.
Rickelton walked in at number two and never looked back. His 127* came off 62 deliveries, featuring 14 fours and 6 sixes. The innings showcased his evolution as a T20 batsman – patient in building, ruthless in execution. A 140-run opening stand with Brevis (58) laid the foundation for MI Cape Town’s 267/5.
Joburg Super Kings’ bowling unit imploded under pressure. Seamers Williams and Dupavillon erred in line and length, while spinners Maartens and Tahir couldn’t contain the scoring rate. Sloppy fielding compounded their woes, with three dropped catches proving costly.
Defending the total, MI Cape Town’s bowlers produced a clinical show. Rabada struck with the new ball, removing Hendricks for a duck. Linde’s variations bamboozled the batsmen, claiming three scalps. Even part-timers chipped in as Joburg Super Kings crumbled to 189 all out. Du Plessis top-scored with 62, but lacked support.
Post-match, Rickelton credited team preparation: “We backed our batting depth and executed our plans perfectly.” MI Cape Town now lead the table with four wins from five games. Joburg Super Kings, with two victories, need to stem the losses. This match highlighted SA20’s growing competitiveness and individual brilliance.