Fans win the Maiden SA20 Trophy with Mi Cape Town Crush Sunrisers Eastern Cape erupting in 76 runs
MI Cape Town Winner of Maiden SA20 titles Commanding a 76-run victory More than 2 Champions Sunriser Eastern Cape (SRH). The team provided dominant performances in both batting and bowling to secure the trophy. Trent Boulet He was selected as a match player for his exceptional spell, earning 2/9 in 4 overs. Marco Jansenwon the Series Award player with 204 runs and 19 wickets in the tournament. Cape Town posted a challenging total of 181/8 before bundling Eastern Cape for just 105. The victory marked a historic moment as Cape Town lifted its first SA20 trophy in Johannesburg.
Mi Cape Town’s powerful batting performance
Cape Town has set up a solid foundation Ryan RickeltonFrom 15 offensive 33 balls, he takes on a power play with a strike rate of 220.00. Rassie van der Dussen He scored 23 from 25 balls before falling to Liam Dawson, playing a stabilizing role. Leeza Hendrix fell cheaply, Conor Esterizen and Dewald Brevis It provided the required acceleration. The Brevis ’38 Off 18 ball was a game-changing effort, covering two Fours and four Sixes.
George Linde Contributed to a fast 20 Delano PotgieterThe undefeated 13 guaranteed Cape Town to surpass 180. Kagiso Rabada Added 8 slow runs Rashid Khan and Corbin Bosch We set off without scoring. A total of 181/8 for the team at a 9.05 run rate set up a challenging track. Mi Cape Town cherished momentum and targeted weaker bowlers in the middle over.
Sunriser Eastern Cape’s battle with balls
The Eastern Cape bowlers were on a mixed outing, with Richard Gleason leading the offense in 2/22 in 4 overs in the economy of 5.50. Marco Jansen admitted 39 runs in his four spells despite taking two wickets. Craig Overton bowled economically early on, picking up one wicket for 31 runs. Liam Dawson It was expensive, handed out 40 runs but managed to take two wickets, including a critical fire from van der Dussen.
Aiden MarkhamThe three over cost was 35 runs, and his only wicket was Conor Esterizen. Increase in direct mile He bowled only one and admitted 14 runs without success. Despite early breakthroughs, Eastern Cape struggled to contain Cape Town’s aggressive batting lineup. The bowlers lacked the discipline of over-death, allowing for important late runs.
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The Eastern Cape’s tragic batting collapse
Following 182, the Eastern Cape began to fear and lost David Boldingham Second five. Jordan Helmann quickly followed just one, and the team struggled 8/2. Tony de Zorgi and Tom Abel We attempted to rebuild and added 57 runs to the third wicket. De Zorzi’s 26-off 23 balls were stable, but not enough to change momentum. Abell scored a top score with 25 balls 30 off, but fell when acceleration was needed. Aiden MarkhamThe six-person dismissal led to a mid-term collapse. Stubbs ’15 Off 15 was the other double digit score as Eastern Cape quickly lost consecutive wickets. The team slumped from 65/3 to 105 with just 18.4 overs.
Mi Cape Town’s Clinical Bowling Display
Boult was sensational with the new ball, supplying a 2/9 spell in four overs with an astonishing economy of 2.25. Rabada was deadly, picking up 4/25 in 3.4 overs and dismantling the Eastern Cape batting order. Rashid put pressure on the overs in the middle, taking 1/19 with his full quota. Linde was effective and proved to be impressive twice, acknowledging only 20 runs. Bosch is missing at key ticket gates despite its expensive price. The disciplined bowling attack maintained unrelenting pressure and caused the Eastern Cape to be an error. Fielding was sharp, with important catches being filmed at key moments. The Cape Town bowlers fully implemented their plans and secured a dominant victory.
Here’s how the fans responded:
Cape Town..
Mi Cape Town is your 2οΈβ£0% #betwaysa20 ππππππππππβ¨π#MICAPETOWN #Onefamily #mictvsec #betwaysa20final pic.twitter.com/eu9v1v7jka
– Mi Cape Town (@micapetown) February 8, 2025
#betwaysa20 The trophy will go home with MI Cape Town π #betwaysa20final #mictvsec #welcometoIncredible pic.twitter.com/ggztxhvotn
– Betway SA20 (@sa20_league) February 8, 2025
A great team is a big responsibility. Win a trophy π
Congratulations @micapetown π€π#Onefamily #miemirates @minycricket @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/zeehggzh5a
– Mi Emirates (@miemirates) February 8, 2025
All the franchises based in Mumbai Indians have won the title.
Seven titles for Mumbai Indian Men.
One title for Mumbai Indian women.
One title for MI New York.
One title for Mi Emirates.
One title for MI Cape Town. pic.twitter.com/ycfukgpkuk– Ratonish (@loyalsachinfan) February 8, 2025
A big congratulations @rashidkhan_19 And the whole @micapetown The team that won SA20! A proud moment when Mi lifts his first title and even wants to see @azmatomarzay & As part of a SEDIQ trip. Well done, champion! pic.twitter.com/u5qhd3yskf
– Ibrahim Zadran (@odadran18) February 8, 2025
Players for the match in the IPL 2020 Finals.
Players for the SA20 2025 Finals.Trent Boule Mans on a big stage pic.twitter.com/fd9uzhfaer
– Mumbai Indian FC (@mipaltanfamily) February 8, 2025
Trent Boult was a lott pick in four finals played by the MI franchise in four leagues. The impact he consistently creates as a power play wicket taker is adorable. A bowler that doesn’t make you more valuable when your batting unit is crazy today #SA20
-SOORYA SESHA (@Sooryasesha7) February 9, 2025
It was 4-9-2 in the final. Trent Boult, what a champion bowler.
-arfan (@im__arfan) February 8, 2025
π¨SA20 Championπ¨
MICT is the winner of them! The best team in a faraway competition!! Rashid & Coach Robbie and its major players Rick, Lassy, ββLeeza, Brevis, KG and Bourt are all coming to the party! !
Congratulations Mi Cape Town!!! ππ #SA20 pic.twitter.com/xfr73zqgef
– Lawrence Baileyβͺ (@lawrencebailey0) February 8, 2025
It’s Mi Cape Town #betwaysa20 2οΈβ£0οΈβ£2οΈβ£5οΈβ£Champions ππ#cricket #MICAPETOWN #SA20LEAGUE pic.twitter.com/tnf09i2bcn
-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) February 9, 2025
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