South Africa’s high-voltage Betway SA20 cricket competition is under way with MI Cape Town recording an impressive opening win against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Gqeberha on Thursday night.
Batting first, MI Cape Town scored 174-7 in their 20 overs and then defended that total with ease, bowling out the hosts for 77.
Friday’s match is in Durban where the Durban Super Giants play Pretoria Capitals.
Cricket’s T20 format is being introduced to the Olympic programme for the 2028 LA Games.
STANDINGS
1 MI Cape Town 5pts, 2 Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Durban Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals
MOST RUNS
57 Dewald Brewis (MI Cape Town)
25* Dewald Potgieter (MI Cape Town)
MOST WICKETS
5 Delano Potgieter (MI Cape Town)
2 Trent Boult (MI Cape Town)
MOST CATCHES
3 Beyers Swanepoel (Sunrisers Eastern Cape)
HIGHEST SCORES
57 Dewald Brewis (MI Cape Town)
25* Dewald Potgieter (MI Cape Town)
BEST BOWLING
5-10 Delano Potgieter (MI Cape Town)
2-16 Trent Boult (MI Cape Town)
HIGHEST TOTALS
174-7 MI Cape Town
77 Sunrisers Eastern Cape