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In a captivating clash, MI Cape Town inflicted a crushing eight-wicket defeat over Paarl Royals in Match 11 of SA20 2024 at Newlands, Cape Town. Considering their campaign this season, the Kieron Pollard-led side could prove to be a big gun in the ongoing cricketing extravaganza.
Jos Buttler and Jason Roy guide Paarl Royals to respective total
Jason Roy and Jos Buttler displayed excellent form as openers for Royals, with Roy’s explosive 38 off 14 balls and Buttler’s impactful 46 off 31 balls. MI pacer Kagiso Rabada faced a challenging third over, conceding three sixes and a four to Roy.
Next batter Wihan Lubbe fell to Sam Curran, and David Miller tried to anchor the innings until Thomas Kaber, replacing Beuran Hendricks, turned the tide. Kaber’s impressive 4-0-20-3 included crucial wickets, disrupting Miller’s attempt to accelerate. Despite Mitchell van Buuren‘s efforts, the Royals finished at 171 with the help of a no-ball on the last delivery. The unfolding chase promises continued excitement.
MI Cape Town’s comprehensive run-chase
In a classy pursuit of a target of 173 runs, MI’s opening duo, Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton, established a robust foundation by amassing 61 runs in the initial six overs without losing a wicket. The partnership blossomed further, reaching 80 runs before Dussen departed after scoring 41 off 28 balls. Rickelton, joined by Dewald Brevis, sustained the momentum, contributing an additional 32 runs for the second wicket, with Brevis making a 10-run contribution before his dismissal.
The entry of Connor Esterhuizen saw him teaming up with Rickelton, orchestrating an unbroken alliance that added 63 runs for the third wicket. Rickelton showcased exceptional performance, notching up an unbeaten 94 runs from 52 deliveries, featuring seven fours and six sixes. Esterhuizen complemented the effort with 17 unbeaten runs. With precision and efficiency, MI comfortably crossed the victorious threshold in 16.5 overs, concluding the chase at 175/2.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Another dominant batting display by MI Cape Town. Ryan Rickleton is on fire
— Vuyo (@dyan__carter) January 19, 2024
Blue-and-gold and all ours 💎
— MI Cape Town (@MICapeTown) January 19, 2024
Ryan Rickleton
87 (51) 6×6s , 6×4s
98(49) 8×6s , 6×4s
58(33) 5×6s , 3×4s
94*(52) 6×6s , 7×4sWhat a opener MI Cape Town find .
4th half century in a row.337 runs in 185 balls with 112 Average and SR 182.
25 sixes and 22 fours in 185 balls.#MICapeTown #SAT20 pic.twitter.com/MpbnpEsKtq
— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) January 19, 2024
4th 50 on the trot – Ryan David Rickelton, we bow to you! ⚫█▀█▄▄#OneFamily #MICapetown #MICTvPR #SA20 pic.twitter.com/66RQckwemY
— MI Cape Town (@MICapeTown) January 19, 2024
Spinners age different, imraan Tahir playing at 44, so correctly Thomas kaber at 31 is a youngster
— Mohammed Doodha (@DooDha_305) January 19, 2024
That was a top day out for Thomas Kaber. Had the Royals batters in a tangle with his variations. Really clever bowler who backs himself massively. Yet another proud product of our domestic scene. He's been toiling away for Years domestically. Top spell #SA20 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/ja7gYLfsKg
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) January 19, 2024
Celebrating the 𝗪, Newlands style#OneFamily #MICapeTown #MICTvPR #SA20 pic.twitter.com/U4kDjRwuwW
— MI Cape Town (@MICapeTown) January 19, 2024
Ryan Rickelton hit 94* off 52 balls in MI Cape Town's eight-wicket win at Newlands. https://t.co/x8B8KzCGo3
— SA Cricket magazine (@SACricketmag) January 19, 2024
"Rassie and I are having a lot of fun out there." – @Ryan__Ricks
We can see and we are loving it, Ryan 🫶#OneFamily #MICapeTown #MICTvPR #SA20
— MI Cape Town (@MICapeTown) January 19, 2024
𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 #𝙈𝙄𝘾𝙏𝙫𝙋𝙍 pic.twitter.com/OhTO94qLsr
— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 19, 2024
4th 50 in 4 matches #WelcomeToIncredible pic.twitter.com/WprjsXA9ZY
— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 19, 2024
