In the 21st match SA20 2025 In Newlands, Cape Town, Mai Cape TownCaptain Rashid Khan He put in a brilliant bowling performance, taking two crucial wickets in quick succession to shift the momentum in his team's favour. His outstanding spell including a dismissal Matthew Britsky and Marcus Stoiniswas pivotal in MI Cape Town's win over Durban Super Giants.
Rashid Khan strikes early to break Matthew Bretzke's stay
In the sixth over of the Durban Super Giants innings, Rashid made an immediate impact with the ball. Bowling to Bretzke, Rashid dispatched the opener with his first delivery. The ball floated out, and Bretzke, as he attempted to drive, could only hit a thick inside edge, which hit leg stump. Breetzke's agonizing innings ended with just 6 runs off 15 balls with one boundary. His dismissal highlighted the difficult conditions faced by batsmen, with spinners proving to be a major threat on these wickets.
Rashid takes two from two to leave Durban Super Giants reeling
In the next delivery, Rashid would do it again, this time clearing the dangerous one Marcus Stoinis Golden duck. Stoinis, facing his first ball of the tournament, attempted to counter the spinner but was undone by a well-pitched delivery that bounced higher than expected. After Stoinis missed his attempted shot, he saw the ball hit the top of his off-stump, leaving him without scoring. This back-to-back double hit left the Durban Super Giants in a precarious position early in their innings.
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MI Cape Town's Ryan Rickelton leads his team to victory
Despite early setbacks, the Durban Super Giants fought back with strong contributions from Kane Williamson and Heinrich Claassen. Williamson top-scored with 56 runs off 44 balls, while Klaasen followed up with 66 runs off 43 balls. Their efforts helped Super Giants reach a total of 149 for the loss of 6 wickets. MI Cape Town's bowlers, along with Rashid, also contributed well, with George Lind, Trent Bolt and Corbin Bush Each claims a wicket.
In response, MI Cape Town chased down the 150th target with ease, led by a brilliant knock from the opening wicket-keeper. Ryan Rickleton. Rickleton played a brilliant innings, scoring 63 runs off 41 balls, which included 3 fours and 6 sixes. His explosive batting set the tone for the chase, and MI Cape Town reached 154 for the loss of 3 wickets.
