MI Cape Town (MICT) delivered a ruthless performance as they dismantled Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) by 10 wickets in Match 25 of SA20 2025 at Newlands, Cape Town. A sensational bowling display from Corbin Bosch and Kagiso Rabada, followed by an explosive opening stand from Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton, secured a dominant win for the home side.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s Batting Collapse (107 All Out in 19.2 Overs)
Batting first, Sunrisers Eastern Cape struggled from the start, losing wickets at regular intervals against a disciplined Cape Town bowling attack.
Key Highlights:
- David Bedingham (45 off 50) was the lone warrior, but his slow-paced innings lacked support from the other batters.
- Skipper Aiden Markram (10 off 19) and Tristan Stubbs (5 off 5) failed to provide stability.
- Marco Jansen (7 off 30) and Liam Dawson (9 off 6) tried to add some late runs but couldn’t rescue the innings.
Cape Town’s Bowling Masterclass:
- Corbin Bosch (4/19 in 3.2 overs) ripped through the middle order.
- Kagiso Rabada (2/14 in 3 overs) provided an early breakthrough.
- Rashid Khan (1/24) and Trent Boult (1/25) kept the pressure on.
Eastern Cape folded for 107 in 19.2 overs, leaving a modest target for MI Cape Town.
MI Cape Town’s Dominant Chase (110/0 in 11 Overs)
MI Cape Town’s opening duo made a mockery of the chase, completing the win inside 11 overs.
Batting Brilliance:
- Ryan Rickelton (59 off 36, 8 fours, 2 sixes)* played aggressively, punishing the SEC bowlers.
- Rassie van der Dussen (48 off 30, 4 fours, 2 sixes)* played a classy knock to guide the team home.
- With no wickets lost, Cape Town sealed a crushing 10-wicket win in front of their home fans.
Captain’s Corner
Rashid Khan (MI Cape Town Captain):
“Brilliant team effort! The bowlers set the tone, and our batters finished it in style. We executed our plans perfectly, and this was the kind of performance we wanted.”
Aiden Markram (Sunrisers Eastern Cape Captain):
“Tough day for us. We lost wickets early and never recovered. Credit to MI Cape Town, they outplayed us in every department.”
Final Thoughts
This was one of the most dominant performances of the SA20 2025 season. MI Cape Town remain a force to be reckoned with, while Sunrisers Eastern Cape need to regroup quickly after this heavy defeat.
Next Up: Both teams will look to refine their strategies as they head into the business end of the tournament
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