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SA T20 2025 Qualifier 1: MI Cape Town Reach Finals

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  Under the leadership of Rashid Khan, Mumbai India Cape Town reached the finals with a comprehensive win over Paarl Royals in the first qualifier played at ST George Stadium, Port Elizabeth on 4 th February 2025. Paarl Royals captain David Miller won the toss and decided to field first. MI openers Ryan Rickleton and Rassie Van Der Dussen showed intent right from the word go putting pressure on the Royals bowling. Both openers kept the scoreboard ticking making life tough for the bowlers. At the end of the first six overs, MI raced away to 66 for 0. Van Der Dussen and Rickleton made the batting look easy. Galiem broke the partnership, dismissing Dussen with a simple catch to Miller. Dussen and Rickleton added 87 runs for the opening wicket. Paarl Royals struck again as Dunith Wellage got rid of other opener Rickleton. Wellage got rid of Afghanistan opener Sediqullah Atal as Dinesh Karthik took a good catch leaving Mumbai Indians in some trouble. Dewald Brevis and George Lind...