The Joburg Super Kings maintained their momentum in the build-up to the Betway SA20 semi-finals with a convincing bonus point 76-run victory over MI Cape Town at the Wanderers on Monday evening,<\/p>\n
MI Cape Town\u2019s season, however, ended on a disappointing note. The Newlands-based team were already eliminated from the competition prior to the clash against the Super Kings, but slipped to yet another defeat to finish in last position.<\/p>\n
Simon Katich\u2019s team will rue a couple of last-over finishes that could have changed the complexion of the season, but ultimately they will have to ponder about how they are going to improve next season.<\/p>\n
The Joburg Super Kings, meanwhile, can look forward to their upcoming semi-final with confidence.<\/p>\n
The victory was set up Leus de Plooy\u2019s 81 not out that powered the home team to 189\/6. Du Plooy received solid support from Australian T20 World Cup winner Matthew Wade, who carved out 40 off just 18 balls.<\/p>\n
MI Cape Town had started well with the ball by picking up three wickets in the Powerplay through George Linde (1\/16) and Sam Curran (2\/26).<\/p>\n
In fact, Linde dismissed the tournament\u2019s leading scorer and Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis with the first delivery of the innings, courtesy of a brilliant diving catch by MICT captain Rashid Khan.<\/p>\n
MI Cape Town\u2019s reply, however, stuttered from the start with none of their batters being able to capitalise on a good start. Rassie van der Dussen made 20, while Grant Roelofsen managed 21.<\/p>\n
Young Dewald Brevis fought a lone hand at the backend of the innings, but ultimately the Super Kings bowling and fielding were too good for MI Cape Town on the night.<\/p>\n
Left-arm spinner Kyle Simmons (3\/23) impressed again with another three-wicket haul, while Gerald Coetzee\u2019s wicket-tally continues to bulge with figures of 3\/27.<\/p>\n
Maheesh Theekshana was equally impressive with 2\/16 as MI Cape Town folded for 113 all out.<\/p>\n
The Super Kings entrenched their second position on the Betway SA20 table with 27 points – equal to that of the table-topping Pretoria Capitals who have a superior net run-rate.<\/p>\n
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