MI Cape Town returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 33-run victory over neighbours Paarl Royals in the first instalment of the SA20 Cape derby at Newlands, according to SA20.
De Villiers was having an interaction with the media on the sidelines of the SA20 season three match between Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town. Currently, the legendary batter is serving the tournament as a commentator and brand ambassador.
De Villiers was having an interaction with the media on the sidelines of the SA20 season three match between Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town. He is currently serving the league as a brand ambassador and commentator.
With thundershowers prevalent all day on the Highveld, the match was interrupted at various stages. A lengthy stoppage after the dinner interval caused JSK's chase to be reduced to 19 overs with the initial target of 141 revised to 136.
The Orange Army had come out in their thousands to welcome home the back-to-back champions, but went back home disappointed as MICT delivered an inspired performance.
Paarl Royals captain David Miller heaped praise on veteran batter Dinesh Karthik and said that the wicketkeeper-batter's experience will help the franchise in the SA20 season 3.
Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan reflected on leading MI Cape Town in the upcoming SA20 Season 3 and said that the players need to give 100 per cent on the field and only then they can get the right results in the tournament.
SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith reflected on what sets the T20 tournament in South Africa apart from the rest of the leagues in the world and said that they have had quality local players.
Ahead of the upcoming season of the SA20, Paarl Royals captain David Miller on Wednesday expressed excitement for the 2025 edition of the T20 tournament.