Ryan Rickelton capped off an amazing batting performance with his second century of the season. His knock helped MI Cape Town register a 35-run win over Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 clash on Thursday. The match, which took place at Newlands, saw Rickelton score an impressive 113 runs, building on his strong performance in the season opener where he scored a century.
Rickelton provided a veritable pyrotechnics display against the bowling attack. He rate eight fours and nine sixes to the bowling attack, highlight the range and brand of batting. His performance further endeared him to MI Cape Town as a key player to bank on. It greatly improved the team’s standing in the NCAA tournament pecking order.
Along with Rickelton’s last-ball heroics, Tom Curran shone bright for the Melbourne Stars in their season opener against Adelaide Strikers. He would go on to produce a career-best bowling performance, taking figures of 4-9. Curran’s all-around excellence earned the Stars an emphatic six-wicket win against the Strikers. The Striker mc struggled to catch fire, ending just shy of the desired score.
The Hobart Hurricanes have battled their way into the SA20 play-offs. Still, they did so in style, racking up 13 points from their nine games. With that trio, the United team has proven to be an impressive force this season – attractive, exciting and dangerous in their six out of nine games. As far as building performances, these three have put themselves in a great position as they prepare to enter the knockout stages.
The Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades are deeply competitive right now – tied at the top with six points apiece. Yet, they sit a ways back from the elite teams atop the standings. The fight gets even tougher as each team scrambles to earn every possible point in the final matches.
In yet another high-scoring match, Sophie Devine starred for Gujarat Giants with a match-winning 95 runs to help her side reach the playoffs. Her advocacy was crucial. Defending only six runs in the last over, she helped her side secure a thrilling four-run win against Sunrisers, who made 158-5 in their 20 overs. Tristan Stubbs was the standout performer for the Sunrisers, registering an effortless 49 runs not out. Despite his incredible performance, it still wasn’t enough to help his team earn a win.
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