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Twitter reactions: Ryan Rickelton’s knock leads MI Cape Town to a stellar win over Paarl Royals in SA20 2024

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Ryan Rickelton - SA20 2024, MICT vs PR

In a captivating clash, MI Cape Town inflicted a crushing eight-wicket defeat over Paarl Royals in Match 11 of SA20 2024 at Newlands, Cape Town. Considering their campaign this season, the Kieron Pollard-led side could prove to be a big gun in the ongoing cricketing extravaganza.

Jos Buttler and Jason Roy guide Paarl Royals to respective total

Jason Roy and Jos Buttler displayed excellent form as openers for MI, with Roy’s explosive 38 off 14 balls and Buttler’s impactful 46 off 31 balls. IM pacer Kagiso Rabada faced a challenging third over, conceding three sixes and a four to Roy.

Next batter Wihan Lubbe fell to Sam Curran, and David Miller tried to anchor the innings until Thomas Kaber, replacing Beuran Hendricks, turned the tide. Kaber’s impressive 4-0-20-3 included crucial wickets, disrupting Miller’s attempt to accelerate. Despite Mitchell van Buuren‘s efforts, the Royals finished at 172 with the help of a no-ball on the last delivery.

MI Cape Town’s comprehensive run-chase

In a classy pursuit of a target of 173 runs, MI’s opening duo, Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton, established a robust foundation by amassing 61 runs in the initial six overs without losing a wicket. The partnership blossomed further, reaching 80 runs before Dussen departed after scoring 41 off 28 balls. Rickelton, joined by Dewald Brevis, sustained the momentum, contributing an additional 32 runs for the second wicket, with Brevis making a 10-run contribution before his dismissal.

The entry of Connor Esterhuizen saw him teaming up with Rickelton, orchestrating an unbroken alliance that added 63 runs for the third wicket. Rickelton showcased exceptional performance, notching up an unbeaten 94 runs from 52 deliveries, featuring seven fours and six sixes. Esterhuizen complemented the effort with 17 unbeaten runs. With precision and efficiency, MI comfortably crossed the victorious threshold in 16.5 overs, concluding the chase at 175/2.

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