MICT vs PR Qualifier 1 Highlights of SA20 2025
MI Cape Town won decisively against Paarl Royals by 39 runs in the first qualifier of the SA20 2025 at St George’s Park. This win secured their place in the final. Though Paarl Royals fought hard, they will have another chance to reach the final by playing against the winner of the Eliminator match between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Johannesburg Super Kings in the second qualifier. Let’s look at MICT vs PR Today Match Highlights for Qualifier 1.
MI Cape Town’s Strong Batting Performance
Batting first, MI Cape Town scored 199 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs, setting a target of 200 runs. Openers Ryan Rickelton and Rassie van der Dussen started well, with Rickelton hitting 44 runs off 27 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes. Van der Dussen added a solid 40 runs from 32 balls to stabilize the innings.
Dewald Brevis excelled in the middle order, finishing with 44 runs from 30 balls, including four boundaries. George Linde contributed a quick 26 runs off 14 balls, and Delano Potgieter finished strong with 32* runs off 17 balls. This late surge showed MI Cape Town’s batting depth and their ability to score rapidly.
Paarl Royals struggled with their bowling. Dunith Wellalage stood out with 2 wickets for 23 runs in four overs, but Kwena Maphaka, who gave away 49 runs in four overs, and Mitchell Owen, who conceded 29 runs in just 1.5 overs, were not as effective.
Paarl Royals’ Challenges While Batting
Facing a tough target of 200 runs, Paarl Royals began strong, with Lhuan-dre Pretorius scoring 15 runs from six balls before Kagiso Rabada dismissed him early. Despite the setback, the middle-order batters tried to keep the chase alive.
David Miller played aggressively, scoring 45 runs off 26 balls with four boundaries and three sixes. Dinesh Karthik added 31 runs from 28 balls, but the required run rate continued to rise, making it hard for Paarl Royals to keep pace.
Kagiso Rabada was the best bowler for MI Cape Town, taking 2 wickets for just 18 runs in four overs. He applied pressure on the batsmen. Trent Boult and Corbin Bosch also provided crucial support, each taking two wickets. Rashid Khan took 2 wickets for 33 runs, showcasing his skill in T20 cricket.
Paarl Royals’ innings ended at 160 runs in 19.4 overs, falling short by 39 runs. Regular wickets prevented them from forming strong partnerships and building momentum in their chase.
Key Performances
Kagiso Rabada was a standout performer for MI Cape Town, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs and building pressure on the batsmen. Rashid Khan’s economical spell was also key to the victory.
In the batting department, MI Cape Town’s openers and middle-order players contributed significantly. The efforts of Linde and Potgieter highlighted the team’s depth.
For Paarl Royals, while David Miller and Dinesh Karthik showed promise, their contributions were not enough to challenge MI Cape Town’s overall strong performance. Wellalage’s wickets were notable, but others in the bowling lineup struggled to control runs.
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