MI Cape Town Secures 33-Run Victory Over Paarl Royals
MI Cape Town delighted a packed Newlands crowd with a commanding 33-run victory over neighbours Paarl Royals in the first Cape Derby of the SA20 Season 3. Against the stunning backdrop of a sunset over Table Mountain, the home side delivered a near-flawless performance to claim the derby honours.
Reeza Hendricks Shines with the Bat
Reeza Hendricks, MI Cape Town’s new signing, was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a stylish 59 off 37 balls—marking his first half-century for the franchise. His partnership with Rassie van der Dussen (43 off 33 balls) forged a solid foundation, helping MI Cape Town post a competitive total of 172/7.
Kagiso Rabada Turns the Tide
The Royals began their chase aggressively with Joe Root (26 off 14 balls) and Lhuan-dre Pretorius (26 off 12 balls) adding a brisk 38 runs in just three overs. However, the introduction of Kagiso Rabada turned the game on its head. Rabada dismissed both Root and Pretorius in consecutive wicket-maiden overs, shifting the momentum firmly in MI Cape Town’s favour.
Spin Duo Dismantles the Royals
With the Royals on the back foot, MI Cape Town’s spin duo of George Linde and Rashid Khan tightened the screws, dismantling the middle order. Linde’s remarkable figures of 3/15 and Rashid’s 2/28 ensured the visitors collapsed to 139/9 in their 20 overs.
As MI Cape Town celebrates this resounding victory, fans can look forward to the second leg of the Cape Derby at Boland Park on Wednesday. Don’t miss out on the action and stay updated on all cricket news with Looffers.com, your go-to platform for sports updates and exclusive offers!
