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SA20 2024

'Iski century kabhi nahi ho paayegi' - Fans react as Ryan Rickelton's knock powers MI Cape Town to eight wickets win against Paarl Royals

This victory against Paarl Royals by MI Cape Town have marked their second win in the tournament, having participated in four games thus far.

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Ryan Rickelton (Source: Twitter)

The momentum persisted as MI Cape Town delivered a stellar performance, clinching an impressive eight-wicket win against Paarl Royals in the ongoing SA20 2024 at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday, January 19. This victory marked their second win in the tournament, having participated in four games thus far.

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Earlier in the game, Paarl Royals set a target of 172 runs after choosing to bat first. The Royals had a strong start, with Jason Roy and Jos Buttler adding 62 runs in 4.3 overs. Rabada bowled a full-length delivery on the off stump, prompting Roy to try a scoop past short fine leg. However, the lack of pace favored van der Dussen, who executed an excellent catch. Roy scored a rapid 38 runs from just 14 deliveries, including one four and five sixes.

After losing their initial wicket, Buttler tried to steady the innings but was eventually dismissed for 46. Meanwhile, the middle-order batsmen faced challenges against MI's bowling attack. Thomas Kaber played a crucial role for MI, taking three wickets while conceding only 20 runs. Besides Rabada, Olly Stone, George Linde, and Sam Curran each picked up one wicket.

Ryan Rickelton heroics sealed the deal for MI Cape Town

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Chasing a target of 173 runs, MI showcased their dominance right from the start of the second innings. Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton led the charge, forming a formidable 80-run partnership for the opening wicket. Although van der Dussen departed after scoring 41, Rickelton remained steadfast, steering the home team to victory with 19 balls to spare.

This handed the Royals their initial defeat in the ongoing tournament. The 27-year-old delivered an unbeaten 94 from just 52 deliveries, including seven boundaries and six sixes, earning him the Player of the Match accolade. Meanwhile, Shamsi claimed his second wicket, dismissing Dewald Brevis for 10.

Let us look at how Twitter has reacted to this win from MI Cape Town;

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