MI Cape Town delivered a commanding bonus point victory against Durban’s Super Giants, thrilling a sold-out Newlands crowd on Saturday. Ryan Rickelton (63 off 41 balls) and George Linde (29 not out off 8 balls) starred in the chase, with Linde smashing four sixes in an over to seal the win with 5.1 overs to spare.
Reflecting on the win, Linde said, “You can just feel the vibe in the team is pretty relaxed. The backing we receive makes it easier to go out and deliver. It’s special to learn from world-class players and be part of a team like this.”
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On the experience of playing at Newlands, he added, “It’s pretty special for me as a local boy to see Newlands so full. You never know when it’s your last game, so I’m just trying to take everything in and enjoy every moment.”
Durban’s Super Giants, despite strong contributions from Heinrich Klaasen (66 off 43 balls) and Kane Williamson (56 not out off 44 balls), fell short at 149/6 after losing early wickets. Klaasen acknowledged the uphill task, saying, “We were well short. Myself and Kane spoke after the second drinks break that we needed to make a play. Unfortunately, it didn’t come off.”
Reflecting on his campaign, Klaasen remarked, “It’s been frustrating. I’ve been hitting the ball nicely all tournament but just found ways to get out. Tonight, I focused on watching the ball closely and building a partnership with Kane to get a score for the team.”
With the loss, Klaasen admitted the team’s chances look slim: “We need two bonus point wins and for other teams to do us favors. It’s not ideal, but we’ll keep fighting to repay the franchise.”
MI Cape Town’s clinical performance solidifies their standing as a strong contender in the SA20 competition.