Wed Jan 29 23:50:00 IST 2025: ## MI Cape Town Thrash Sunrisers, Secure SA20 Playoff Spot
**Cape Town, South Africa** – MI Cape Town secured their place in the SA20 playoffs with a dominant 10-wicket victory over defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Chasing a paltry 108 runs, MI Cape Town reached the target in just 17.4 overs, with Ryan Rickelton (59*) and Rassie van der Dussen (48*) smashing an unbeaten partnership. The win marks only the second 10-wicket victory in the tournament’s history and the fourth-largest margin by balls remaining.
Sunrisers, who had won the previous two SA20 titles, struggled throughout their innings, bowled out for 107 in 19.2 overs. David Bedingham’s 45 was the highest score for the team, with only three batters reaching double figures. Their poor performance leaves them needing a win in their final game to stand any chance of playoff qualification.
MI Cape Town now joins Paarl Royals in the playoffs. However, the Royals will be without England star Joe Root, who is unavailable due to international commitments with the England cricket team.
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