In the SA20 2025 Qualifier 1 match held on February 4, 2025, at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, MI Cape Town (MICT) faced the Paarl Royals (PR). MICT secured a convincing victory by 39 runs, advancing to the tournament final.
Match Overview
MI Cape Town won the toss and elected to bat, setting a formidable total of 199/4 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Ryan Rickelton, who scored a brisk 44 off 27 balls, and Dewald Brevis, who contributed an unbeaten 44 off 30 deliveries. Delano Potgieter provided a late surge with a quickfire 32* off 17 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award.
In response, the Paarl Royals struggled to build momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals. Captain David Miller fought valiantly with a 26-ball 45, but lacked support from the other end. Kagiso Rabada was instrumental with the ball for MICT, claiming 2 wickets for just 18 runs in his 4 overs. The Royals were eventually bowled out for 160 in 19.4 overs, falling short by 39 runs.
Key Performances
MI Cape Town:
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Ryan Rickelton: 44 runs off 27 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes.
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Dewald Brevis: Unbeaten 44 runs off 30 balls, with a strike rate of 146.66.
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Delano Potgieter: 32* runs off 17 balls, striking at 188.23.
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Kagiso Rabada: 4 overs, 18 runs, 2 wickets, economy rate of 4.50.
Paarl Royals:
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David Miller: 45 runs off 26 balls, featuring 4 fours and 3 sixes.
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Dinesh Karthik: 31 runs off 28 balls, including 5 boundaries.
Match Highlights
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MI Cape Town Innings: After a strong opening partnership, MICT capitalized on the foundation laid by Rickelton and van der Dussen. Brevis and Potgieter’s aggressive batting in the latter stages propelled the team to an imposing total.
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Paarl Royals Innings: Despite a promising start, the Royals’ batting lineup faltered under consistent pressure from MICT’s bowlers. Regular wickets hindered their chase, with only Miller showing significant resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who was the Player of the Match in the Qualifier 1 between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals?
Delano Potgieter was named Player of the Match for his impactful unbeaten 32 off 17 balls.
2. What was the final score of MI Cape Town in this match?
MI Cape Town scored 199/4 in their 20 overs.
3. How many runs did Paarl Royals score in their innings?
Paarl Royals were bowled out for 160 runs in 19.4 overs.
4. Which bowler had the best figures for MI Cape Town in this match?
Kagiso Rabada delivered an economical spell, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs in his 4 overs.
5. What was the margin of victory for MI Cape Town in this qualifier match?
MI Cape Town won the match by 39 runs.
