The 27th match of the SA20 2025 between Pretoria Capitals and MI Cape Town at SuperSport Park, Centurion, was a high-octane clash that kept fans on the edge of their seats. While MI Cape Town’s batters put up an imposing total, it was skipper Rashid Khan’s sensational bowling spell that stole the spotlight. His fiery performance, including two crucial wickets including MJ Ackerman, helped MI Cape Town secure a commanding 27-run victory.
Rashid Khan cleans up MJ Ackerman
In the 15th over of Pretoria Capitals’ innings, Rashid showcased his class and precision, delivering a crucial breakthrough. Bowling to Ackerman, Rashid sent down a well-flighted delivery on leg stump. Ackerman attempted a big sweep but misjudged the ball’s trajectory, missing it completely. The ball deflected off his pad and rolled onto the off-stump, rattling the woodwork. Rashid erupted in celebration, knowing he had made a decisive impact. Ackerman departed for 8 runs off 10 balls, leaving Pretoria Capitals in further trouble.
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Kyle Verreynne falls to Rashid’s googly
Before dismissing Ackerman, Rashid had already claimed the prized wicket of Pretoria Capitals captain Kyle Verreynne. In the 11th over, Rashid bowled a deceptive googly that left Verreynne completely bamboozled. Attempting a premeditated scoop, the Pretoria Capitals skipper failed to make contact, and the ball crashed into the top of the leg stump. Verreynne walked back after scoring just 1 run off 4 deliveries, as Rashid once again proved why he is regarded as one of the world’s best T20 bowlers.
MI Cape Town’s batting blitz sets up big total
Earlier in the match, MI Cape Town delivered a batting masterclass, posting a mammoth total of 222/3 in their 20 overs. Reeza Hendricks and Dewald Brevis led the charge, both smashing half-centuries to propel their team to an imposing total. Their aggressive stroke play and calculated approach ensured that MI Cape Town had enough runs on the board to challenge Pretoria Capitals.
In response, Pretoria Capitals put up a spirited fight but ultimately fell short, managing 195/8 in their 20 overs. Will Smeed played a fighting knock, scoring 52 off 36 balls, but his lone effort wasn’t enough to take his team over the line.
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