MI Cape Town Edges Eastern Cape in SA20 Thriller

In a nail-biting finish at Newlands, MI Cape Town clinched a thrilling 3-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 league. Chasing a modest target, the MI batters displayed nerves of steel to secure the win with just a few balls to spare. Sunrisers Eastern Cape, batting first, posted a competitive total of 150/7 in their 20 overs. George Linde’s spin magic claimed 3/24, while Kagiso Rabada’s pace troubled the middle order. Tristan Stubbs provided a late flourish for Sunrisers, smashing 42 off 22 balls. MI Cape Town’s reply began steadily with Ryan Rickelton anchoring the innings with 45. Connor Esterhuizen remained unbeaten on 25 off 12 balls, steering MI home with a six on the penultimate delivery.