Newlands witnessed edge-of-the-seat drama as MI Cape Town overcame rain delays to defeat Joburg Super Kings by four wickets in SA20 action. The match, reduced due to weather interruptions, showcased the adaptability and skill of T20 specialists.
Electing to bat, Joburg Super Kings reached 169/5 thanks to Reeza Hendricks’ anchoring 50 and contributions from the middle order. Their innings featured aggressive strokeplay, but MI Cape Town’s spin duo of Tabraiz Shamsi and George Linde conceded just 45 runs in their combined eight overs, setting up a defendable total.
A revised DLS target of 142 in 17 overs put MI Cape Town under immediate pressure. Dewon Nel’s fiery spell removed the top order, but Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton’s counter-attacking 89-run stand rescued the innings. Brevis fell short of a half-century, but his 44 off 22 balls kept the required rate in check.
Needing 14 off the last two overs, MI Cape Town lost Brevis but held their nerve. Captain Klaasen finished unbeaten on 21, guiding his team home in a tense finale. This hard-fought win marks MI Cape Town’s third victory, intensifying the race at the top of the SA20 standings as the league heads into its business end.
