SA20: Hendricks and van der Dussen Shine in MI Cape Town's 33-Run Triumph Against Paarl Royals
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Synopsis
MI Cape Town achieved a convincing 33-run victory over Paarl Royals in the first SA20 Cape derby at Newlands, with standout performances from Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen. The match showcased a remarkable bowling display from Kagiso Rabada, George Linde, and Rashid Khan, setting the stage for an exciting rematch.
Key Takeaways
- Reeza Hendricks scored his first half-century for MI Cape Town.
- Kagiso Rabada took two crucial wickets in wicket maiden overs.
- George Linde and Rashid Khan excelled in the bowling department.
- The match drew a full crowd at Newlands.
- MI Cape Town will face Paarl Royals again soon.
Cape Town, Jan 14 (NationPress) MI Cape Town marked a return to form with a decisive 33-run win against their local rivals Paarl Royals during the opening chapter of the SA20 Cape derby at Newlands.
The ground was bustling with fans for MI Cape Town’s inaugural home match of Season 3, creating a picturesque scene as the sun dipped behind Table Mountain. This scenic backdrop was ideal for MI Cape Town to showcase a nearly flawless all-around display.
Newly acquired Reeza Hendricks spearheaded the batting with his first half-century for MI Cape Town, exhibiting the flair that has made him one of the top T20 batsmen in the nation.
His score of 59 runs off 37 deliveries laid the groundwork for the home team to achieve a strong total of 172/7. Hendricks received solid backing from Rassie van der Dussen (43 off 33 balls), as the duo forged a 78-run partnership in just 54 balls, while the in-form Delano Potgieter contributed a brisk 29 runs off 18 balls to boost the late innings.
The Royals began their chase positively with Joe Root (26) and Lhuan-dre Pretorius (26) racing to 38 runs in only three overs.
However, the entrance of Kagiso Rabada into the MI Cape Town bowling lineup brought immediate dividends, as the fast bowler dismissed both Root and Pretorius in quick succession.
Remarkably, these were both wicket maiden overs from Rabada.
The Royals struggled to recover from this double setback, as MI Cape Town’s spin duo, George Linde and Rashid Khan, effectively dismantled the visitors’ middle-order.
Linde performed exceptionally well, ending with figures of 3-15, while Rashid secured 2-28.
These two Western Cape teams will face off again in a rematch of the Cape Town derby in just a few days at Boland Park on Wednesday.
