MI Cape Town Triumphs Over Pretoria Capitals

MI Cape Town concluded the league phase of the SA20 with a commanding 95-run victory over Pretoria Capitals, securing a perfect home record with five wins at Newlands. The team, led by a sensational opening partnership between Sediqullah Atal (74) and Connor Esterhuizen (69), posted a formidable 201/5. Off-spinner Dane Piedt starred with the ball, claiming 3/28 on his SA20 debut, leading the bowling attack that dismissed the Capitals for a mere 106 runs. This victory solidified MI Cape Town's position as table-toppers with 35 points, a record tally for the league phase. The Capitals' defeat ended their campaign with only two wins out of ten games, finishing fifth and missing the playoffs. MI Cape Town will now face the Paarl Royals in the first qualifier, with the winner advancing directly to the final.