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MI Cape Town Crush Sunrisers Eastern Cape with a Dominant 10-Wicket Win
Bosch’s Four-Wicket Haul and Explosive Batting Power MICT to Victory
MI Cape Town (MICT) delivered a resounding performance in the second half of the season, securing a crushing 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands. A sensational bowling display by Corbin Bosch (4/19) dismantled the defending champions for just 107 runs, and openers Ryan Rickelton (59* off 36) and Rassie van der Dussen (48* off 30) chased down the target with ease in only 11 overs.
Clinical Bowling Display Sets Up MICT’s Commanding Win
Early Breakthroughs and Fielding Brilliance
Winning the toss, MICT skipper Rashid Khan elected to field first, and his decision paid off immediately. While David Bedingham attempted to stabilize the Sunrisers’ innings with a couple of early boundaries against Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada and Bosch tightened the screws, restricting the scoring rate.
The fielding unit played a crucial role in keeping the pressure on the visitors. Dewald Brevis executed a stunning catch at deep square leg, demonstrating his sharp reflexes and athleticism.
Sunrisers Collapse Under Pressure
By the end of the PowerPlay, Sunrisers were struggling at 24/2, and things only got worse from there. Rashid Khan and George Linde applied further pressure, conceding just 14 runs in the next three overs.
Sunrisers captain Aiden Markram, who labored for 19 balls to score 10, succumbed to the mounting pressure, hitting one straight to long-off off Brevis’ bowling. Tristan Stubbs followed soon after, clean-bowled by Rashid. Despite Bedingham’s resistance with a run-a-ball 45, Bosch dismantled the lower order, picking up three crucial wickets. Andile Simelane’s 21-run cameo barely pushed Sunrisers past the 100-run mark before they were bowled out for 107 in 19.2 overs.
Rickelton and van der Dussen Ensure a Comfortable Chase
Explosive Start in the PowerPlay
The chase began with fireworks as Rassie van der Dussen struck a four and a six in the opening over bowled by Marco Jansen. The aggressive intent continued as the MICT openers scored at least two boundaries in each of the first four overs, racing to 71 runs in the PowerPlay itself.
Finishing in Style
Rickelton and van der Dussen continued their dominance, showing no signs of trouble against the Sunrisers’ bowlers. Rickelton smashed consecutive boundaries to bring up his half-century, while van der Dussen remained unbeaten on 48. Their unbeaten century stand ensured MICT reached the target in just 11 overs, securing a crucial bonus point.
Key Highlights of the Match
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Corbin Bosch’s outstanding bowling: 4 wickets for 19 runs dismantled Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
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Dewald Brevis’ spectacular catch: A game-changing moment that added to the visitors’ misery.
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Ryan Rickelton’s explosive fifty: 59* off 36 balls, ensuring a quick finish.
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Flawless opening stand: Rickelton and van der Dussen’s unbeaten 110-run partnership sealed the win in just 11 overs.
Brief Scores
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: 107 in 19.2 overs (David Bedingham 45; Corbin Bosch 4/19)
MI Cape Town: 110/0 in 11 overs (Ryan Rickelton 59*, Rassie van der Dussen 48*)
Result: MICT won by 10 wickets.
