MI Cape Town secured their first-ever SA20 League title with a resounding victory against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 2025 final. Kagiso Rabada's exceptional bowling performance, claiming 4 wickets for 25 runs, proved pivotal in MI Cape Town's triumph. The match showcased a combination of individual brilliance and strategic team play, highlighting the competitiveness of the SA20 League.
MI Cape Town clinched their maiden SA20 League title after a dominant victory against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 2025 final at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday night. Kagiso Rabada , leading the charge for MI Cape Town, delivered a stellar performance, claiming 4 crucial wickets for 25 runs. This season, Rabada had been consistently exceptional with the new ball, and his final display was no exception.
From the first ball, the 29-year-old fast bowler found his rhythm, generating good pace and exuding control. MI Cape Town capitalized on Rabada's brilliance, reducing the Sunrisers to 68/4 by the 11th over, gaining a significant advantage in the match. However, the Sunrisers still posed a threat with Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs at the crease. The partnership threatened to change the momentum of the game, with the potential for 114 runs in the remaining nine overs. MI Cape Town's slow left-arm orthodox bowler, George Linde, stepped up to the challenge, dismissing Markram and limiting the Sunrisers' scoring rate. Markram's attempt to access the extra cover boundary was thwarted by Linde's away turn, resulting in a mistimed shot caught by Rabada at point, securing MI Cape Town's fifth wicket.The Sunrisers' slow left-arm orthodox bowler, Liam Dawson, managed to dismiss the in-form Rassie van der Dussen, delivering a masterful delivery that left the batsman stranded. Van der Dussen, charging down the wicket to loft the spinner, was deceived by the flight and spin of the ball, missing it completely and resulting in a stumping by wicket-keeper Tristan Stubbs. Meanwhile, Tony de Zorzi showcased his prowess with the pull shot, culminating in a magnificent 105m six off a ball from fast bowler Corbin Bosch. This powerful shot propelled de Zorzi into the game after a slow start, demonstrating his ability to adapt and deliver under pressure. Despite a strong MI Cape Town batting order, Sunrisers' fast bowler Richard Gleeson put on an impressive display, conceding only 20 runs in his four-over spell and claiming the wickets of Reeza Hendricks for a duck and Rashid Khan.
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