• MI Cape Town defeated Joburg Super Kings in Match 04 of SA20 2024 by 98 runs.

  • Rassie van der Dussen was named Player of the Match for his brilliant century.

Twitter reactions: Rassie van der Dussen’s blazing ton powers MI Cape Town to big win over Joburg Super Kings in SA20 2024
MI Cape Town beat Joburg Super Kings in Match 4 of SA20 2024 (Image Source: Twitter)

Table of Contents

In the fourth match of the SA20 2024 tournament, MI Cape Town emerged victorious over Joburg Super Kings by a massive margin of 98 runs. The contest saw a complete domination from MI Cape Town at the iconic Wanderers Stadium.

Rassie van der Dussen sizzles with stunning ton

After being asked to bat, MI Cape Town showcased an outstanding batting performance, posting a formidable total of 243 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Rassie van der Dussen led the charge with a spectacular century. He scored 104 runs off just 50 deliveries, including 9 fours and 6 sixes.

Van der Dussen was well supported by Ryan Rickelton, who scored a brilliant 98 runs off 49 balls, smashing 6 fours and 8 sixes. Despite a few quick wickets, MI Cape Town managed to maintain their momentum, thanks to contributions from other batters.

Average bowling display from Joburg Super Kings

The bowlers from Joburg Super Kings struggled to contain the MI Cape Town batters. Moeen Ali had a tough day on the field, conceding 43 runs without taking any wickets in his 4 overs. Nandre Burger was the pick of the bowlers for Joburg Super Kings, claiming 2 wickets while giving away 53 runs in his 4 overs.

Lizaad Williams managed to take 1 wicket, conceding 36 runs in his 4 overs. Romario Shepherd and Imran Tahir also chipped in with 1 wicket each, but they were a bit expensive, conceding 49 and 31 runs respectively. Zahir Khan ended his 2 overs without taking a wicket, conceding 30 runs.

Also WATCH: Mitchell van Buuren’s spectacular sharp catch removes Rilee Rossouw in SA20 2024

George Linde, Olly Stone exhibit brilliant performance

Chasing a mammoth target of 244 runs, Joburg Super Kings faltered and were bowled out for just 145 runs in 17.5 overs. Leus du Plooy was the top scorer for Joburg Super Kings, playing a blistering knock of 48 runs off 24 balls, which included 6 fours and 2 sixes. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make a significant impact. Shepherd provided some resistance with a quickfire 34 runs off 19 balls, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes. Ultimately, their efforts fell short as MI Cape Town’s bowlers proved too strong.

MI Cape Town’s bowlers put up an impressive performance, with George Linde leading the way by taking 2 wickets for just 25 runs in his 4 overs. Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, and Sam Curran claimed 1 wicket each. Olly Stone also impressed one and all with 2 wickets for 18 runs in 2.5 overs.

In the end, MI Cape Town secured a convincing victory, winning the match by a massive margin of 98 runs. Their dominant batting display and disciplined bowling efforts proved to be the deciding factors in the match.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

Also READ: From Ravi Shastri to AB de Villiers – Here’s the elite panel of commentators for SA20 2024

TAGS:

CATEGORY: Rassie van der Dussen SA20 Twitter Reactions

For latest cricket news and updates, subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter.

About the Author:
AKSHAT GAUR
Akshat is the Sr. Content Strategist at CricketTimes.com. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Akshat has honed his skills over 6 years, working with various media outlets, publications, and organizations to deliver high-quality content that informs, educates, and entertains audiences. He is just another cricket fan who’s grown up watching the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. Cricket runs in his veins. Cover drive is his favorite sight, and a ball meeting the middle of the bat is his favorite sound. You can write to him at akshat.gaur@crickettimes.com and follow him on Twitter, Facebook & Linkedin.