MI Cape Town cruised to a seven-wicket win against the Joburg Super Kings at Newlands on Saturday.
The Super Kings were bowled out for 81 by the Paarl Rocks on Friday and their batting woes continued in the Mother City.
Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, making his SA20 debut, set the tone by bowling Reeza Hendricks, whose poor start to the tournament continued.
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MI Cape Town’s three-pronged spin arsenal then took centre stage on a turning Newlands pitch.
George Linde (2-25), Waqar Salamkheil (1-19) and captain Rashid Khan (2-18) delivered their collective 12 overs for a total of 5-63.
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Janneman Malan (16), captain Faf du Plessis (eight), Kyle Verreynne (four) and Donovan Ferreira (seven) all went cheaply as the visitors slumped to 41-4.
Only Leus du Plooy’s 21 off 26 balls and George Garton’s 13* off 15 ensured the Super Kings got to 105-9.
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MI Cape Town reached their target in 16.3 overs – four deliveries too many for the bonus point.
Dewald Brevis (42 off 34 balls) and Ryan Rickelton (21 off 24) put on 65 for the first wicket, before the latter gave his wicket away with a wild swing to a Gerald Coetzee outswinger.
Coetzee, making his SA 20 debut, also picked up Brevis’ wicket to finish with 2-24.
HIGHLIGHTS: MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings
Rassie van der Dussen (14*) and Sam Curran (15*) ensured there was no further damage as they took MI Cape Town to their second victory of the competition.
