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The third edition of the SA20 started with a strong performance by MI Cape Townwho achieved an impressive 97-run victory Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Sant Jordi Park. The tournament opener set the tone for an exciting season, with Delano Potgieter delivering a standout performance.
MI Cape Town tickets – a display full of power
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Sunrisers Eastern Cape faced a solid batting effort from MI Cape Town. Despite losing opener Reeza Hendricks for a duck, MI Cape Town quickly regrouped. Dewald Brevis starred with a brilliant knock of 57 off just 29 balls, smashing two fours and six sixes. His explosive batting dismantled the opposition bowling attack and laid a solid foundation for a competitive total.
Contributions from Colin Ingram (22 off 18) and Connor Esterhuizen (22 off 21) helped stabilize the innings, while George Linde (23 off 17) added valuable runs in the middle order. Delano Potgieter’s late fireworks of 25 not out from just 12 balls ensured MI Cape Town finished on a strong note at 174/7 in 20 overs.
Among the Sunrisers Eastern Cape bowlers, Richard Gleeson stood out with figures of 2/22 in his four overs. Marco Jansen also picked up two crucial wickets but conceded 38 runs. Despite their efforts, the Sunrisers bowlers could not contain the Cape Town MI batsmen in the overs.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape innings: A batting collapse
Chasing 175 for victory, Sunrisers Eastern Cape struggled from the start. Trent Boult struck early, dismissing Jordan Hermann and Tom Abell cheaply, and left the hosts reeling. Captain Aiden Markram (19 from 19) and Zak Crawley (12 from 14) tried to rebuild but failed to gain momentum.
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The middle order crumbled under relentless pressure from the MI Cape Town bowlers. Delano Potgieter produced the best bowling performance of his career, claiming a sensational 5/10 in three overs. His spell broke the Sunrisers line-up, bowling them all out for just 77 in 15 overs. Azmatullah Omarzai and George Linde also contributed with a wicket each, while Trent Boult picked up two wickets in his opening spell.
MI Cape Town won by 97 runs
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Player of the match
Delano Potgieter’s sheer brilliance was the highlight of the match. His quickfire 25 runs at the death boosted MI Cape Town’s total, and his devastating five-wicket haul sealed a resounding victory. Potgieter’s ability to deliver under pressure made him the undisputed player of the match.
