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MI Cape Town’s Dominating Victory Over Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20 2025 Opener
The 2025 edition of the SA20 League began with a spectacular performance by MI Cape Town (MICT), who secured a resounding 97-run bonus-point victory over the defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, in Gqeberha. The match featured stellar performances, including Delano Potgieter’s all-round brilliance and Dewald Brevis’s explosive batting display.
Dewald Brevis Anchors MICT’s Innings
Slow Start and Early Wickets
Opting to bat first, MI Cape Town faced immediate challenges as Reeza Hendricks fell on the fourth ball of the match. Struggling on a tricky surface, MICT could manage only 36 runs during the PowerPlay and soon found themselves at 42 for 3, thanks to disciplined bowling from Richard Gleeson and Liam Dawson.
Brevis and Ingram’s Partnership
Dewald Brevis took charge, partnering with the experienced Colin Ingram to revive the innings. Their 67-run stand turned the tide, with Brevis smashing six towering sixes in a 29-ball 57. Despite losing Brevis and Ingram in quick succession, MICT’s lower order stepped up.
Potgieter and Linde Add Crucial Runs
Delano Potgieter’s quickfire 25* off just 12 balls, along with George Linde’s steady 23*, ensured MI Cape Town finished with a competitive total of 174/7. Their 42-run partnership in the final overs provided a much-needed boost.
Sunrisers’ Disastrous Chase
Early Struggles
Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s chase began disastrously, with Trent Boult delivering a double-wicket maiden, removing Zak Crawley and Tom Abell. Azmatullah Omarzai compounded the pressure by dismissing Jordan Hermann, leaving the defending champions reeling at 16 for 3.
Potgieter’s Bowling Brilliance
Delano Potgieter stole the show with the ball, delivering one of the finest performances in SA20 history. Introduced in the second half, he struck immediately, claiming five wickets for just 10 runs. His victims included South Africa internationals Aiden Markram and David Bedingham. Potgieter’s pinpoint yorker to dismiss Beyers Swanepoel set the tone for a dramatic collapse, as Sunrisers were bundled out for a mere 77 runs in 15 overs.
Key Highlights of the Match
Brevis’s Explosive Knock
Brevis’s 57 off 29 balls, featuring six massive sixes, set the platform for MI Cape Town’s dominance.
Potgieter’s All-Round Performance
With 25* off 12 balls and a breathtaking 5-for with the ball, Potgieter was the standout player of the night.
Brief Scores
MI Cape Town: 174/7 in 20 overs (Dewald Brevis 57, Delano Potgieter 25*; Richard Gleeson 2-22)
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: 77 in 15 overs (Delano Potgieter 5-10, Trent Boult 2-16)
Result: MI Cape Town won by 97 runs.
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