SA20 2025 Match 21: MI Cape Town vs Durban’s Super Giants – Match Highlights and Scorecard
MI Cape Town defeated Durban's Super Giants by 7 wickets in the 21st match of the SA20 2025.
MI Cape Town secured a dominant 7-wicket victory against Durban’s Super Giants in the 21st match of SA20 2025 at Newlands. Chasing 150, Cape Town’s batters delivered a clinical performance to finish the game with 31 balls to spare.
Durban’s Struggle with the Bat
Durban’s Super Giants struggled to build momentum after opting to bat. Captain Quinton de Kock (5) and Brandon King (4) fell early, leaving the team at 10-2. Heinrich Klaasen provided a much-needed spark, scoring a blistering 66 off 43 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes. Kane Williamson held the innings together with an unbeaten 56 off 44 balls, but lacked support from the other end.
For Cape Town, Trent Boult (1/16) and George Linde (1/20) bowled economically, while Rashid Khan (2/34) struck at crucial moments. Durban managed 149-6 in their 20 overs, a total that looked below par on the Newlands surface.
Ryan Rickelton Leads the Chase
MI Cape Town’s chase was anchored by Ryan Rickelton, who smashed 63 off 41 balls, including 3 fours and 6 sixes. He received support from Rassie van der Dussen (24 off 18) before falling to Junior Dala. Dewald Brevis (26* off 16) and George Linde (29* off 8) finished the match in style, with Linde hammering 4 sixes in his quick cameo.
Durban’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs. Keshav Maharaj (1/23) was the standout performer, but the others leaked runs, with Marcus Stoinis and Junior Dala conceding over 14 runs per over.
MI Cape Town’s victory reinforced their strong position in the tournament, with their all-round performance showcasing their dominance.
MI Cape Town vs Durban’s Super Giants Full Match Scorecard
Durban’s Super Giants: 149/6 (20 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 | |
| Brandon King | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Matthew Breetzke | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 40.00 | |
| Kane Williamson | 56 | 44 | 5 | 2 | 127.27 | |
| Marcus Stoinis | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 66 | 43 | 5 | 4 | 153.49 | |
| Wiaan Mulder | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 | |
| Extra | 6 (b 0, w 5, nb 0, lb 1) | |||||
| Total | 149/6 (20 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4.00 |
| George Linde | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Dewald Brevis | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Corbin Bosch | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 12.33 |
Fall of wickets: 1-6 (Brandon King – 1.2 ov), 2-10 (Quinton de Kock – 2.6 ov), 3-22 (Matthew Breetzke – 6.1 ov), 4-22 (Marcus Stoinis – 6.2 ov), 5-143 (Heinrich Klaasen – 19.3 ov), 6-149 (Wiaan Mulder – 19.6 ov)
MI Cape Town: 154/3 (14.5 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 63 | 41 | 3 | 6 | 153.66 | |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 24 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 133.33 | |
| Dewald Brevis | 26 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 162.50 | |
| Sediqullah Atal | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | |
| George Linde | 29 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 362.50 | |
| Extra | 4 (b 0, w 2, nb 2, lb 0) | |||||
| Total | 154/3 (14.5 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 |
| Prenelan Subrayen | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2.5 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 14.47 |
| Junior Dala | 3 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 15.00 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
Fall of wickets: 1-75 (Rassie van der Dussen – 8.1 ov), 2-98 (Ryan Rickelton – 10.6 ov), 3-119 (Sediqullah Atal – 13.2 ov)
Match Result: MI Cape Town won by 7 wickets
