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In a thrilling encounter at SuperSport Park in Centurion, MI Cape Town asserted their dominance with a commanding 34-run triumph over Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 2024 tournament.
Winning the toss, MI Cape Town chose to bat first, setting the stage for a formidable total. Ryan Rickelton continued his scintillating form, blazing his way to 90 runs off just 45 deliveries, embellished with 10 boundaries and five maximums.
Dewald Brevis complemented Rickelton's onslaught with a blistering unbeaten 66 off 32 balls, including three fours and four sixes, propelling their team to an imposing 248/4 in their allotted 20 overs.
Despite Capitals' skipper Wayne Parnell's commendable three-wicket haul, conceding 57 runs in his spell, and Daryn Dupavillon's solitary scalp, MI Cape Town's batting prowess remained unrivalled.
Chasing a daunting target, Pretoria Capitals stumbled early, finding themselves reeling at 42/6 within just 5.4 overs. Although Kyle Verreynne showcased resilience with a breathtaking unbeaten 116 off 52 deliveries, comprising seven fours and nine sixes, Capitals failed to forge substantial partnerships.
MI Cape Town's bowling unit maintained relentless pressure, with Nuwan Thushara clinching a crucial three-wicket haul and Kagiso Rabada providing pivotal support with two dismissals.
Ultimately, Pretoria Capitals could only muster 214/8 in their quota of 20 overs, succumbing to MI Cape Town's dominant performance by a margin of 34 runs.
