Cape Town’s Newlands Stadium is preparing for fireworks as MI Cape Town takes on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 tonight. All eyes are on the red-hot opening pair of Ryan Rickleton and Rassie van der Dussen, who’ve rewritten the record books already this season.
Record-Breaking Partnership: On Saturday, the duo pulverized the Joburg Super Kings with a monstrous 200-run stand, the highest in SA20 history. Van der Dussen smashed a century (104 off 50 balls) while Rickleton fell just short of his own ton (98 off 46 balls). Sixes rained down, with Rickleton blasting 8 and Van der Dussen adding 6 to the tally.
Consistent Dominance: This wasn’t an isolated incident. Rickleton and van der Dussen earlier blitzed Durban’s Super Giants with an 82-run partnership in just 7.3 overs.
Mutual Respect & Understanding: “We’ve played together for years, know each other’s games well,” says Van der Dussen. “We complement each other. He got off to a flyer in Durban, it was my turn at the Wanderers.”
Rickleton Leading the Charge: The left-hander tops the SA20 scoring charts with 185 runs at a blistering strike rate of 185. He also smashed 87 off 51 balls in MI Cape Town‘s opening match.
High Expectations: Van der Dussen has high hopes for his partner: “Ryan had a tough year last season, but he’s put in the work and found his groove. I told him his time would come, and I have high expectations for him this season.”
Don’t miss this explosive duo set Newlands ablaze as MI Cape Town kicks off its home campaign. With their current form, every match promises a run-fest!
