MI Cape Town showed they are the best team in the SA20 league by winning easily against the Pretoria Capitals. This victory gave them a perfect record at their home ground, Newlands. They became the second team to win all five home games this season, following the Paarl Royals.
With a total of 35 points, MI Cape Town set a record for the most points in the league after the regular matches. They scored a powerful 201 runs for 5 wickets and then quickly bowled out the Capitals for just 106 runs, winning by an impressive 95 runs.
The new opening pair of Sediqullah Atal and Connor Esterhuizen did a fantastic job, scoring 133 runs together without losing a wicket. Sediqullah entertained everyone with a thrilling 77 runs in just 46 balls, while Esterhuizen contributed a strong 69 runs off 43 balls. Delano Potgieter added 26 runs in only 15 balls, helping MI Cape Town reach the highest score at Newlands this season.
The bowling team kept the pressure on as off-spinner Dane Piedt took a wicket on the first ball he bowled, getting Capitals’ opener Will Jacks caught behind. Piedt, playing his first game for MI Cape Town, took 3 wickets for just 28 runs and was named Player of the Match. The other spinners also did well: Thomas Kaber took 3 wickets for 21 runs, and George Linde took 2 wickets for only 11 runs, together dismissing the Capitals for a low score of 106 in just 14 overs.
Stand-in captain Colin Ingram expressed his gratitude for the fans, saying it’s been satisfying to see such great support for the team. He praised the players for their excellent performances and teamwork.
Next, MI Cape Town will travel to Gqeberha to play against Paarl Royals in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. The winner will move straight to the final at the Wanderers on Saturday.
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