MI Cape Town has finally ended their long wait for a champions title in the SA20, as they defeated Sunrisers Eastern Cape by a margin of 76 runs. MI showcased complete team effort, having both their batters and bowlers ticking boxes on the big stage. Batting first, MI Cape Town put up a competitive total of 181 runs. Dewald Brevis and George Linde played crucial knocks, ensuring the innings had momentum even as wickets fell at intervals. Their aggressive approach helped maintain a steady run rate, preventing Sunrisers’ bowlers from taking complete control. While the middle order struggled to accelerate, the team’s intent remained clear—to post a challenging target. Rashid Khan’s men, who had underperformed in past editions, looked determined to make this season count, and their performance in the final reflected that. Celebrate with us, and wait till the end for a special message from Trent Boult! 🏆💙#MICapeTown #OneFamily #BetwaySA20Final #CapeTown #SouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/uv3XdyQqae — MI Cape Town (@MICapeTown) February 8, 2025 Read also: David Warner Backs Australia for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Kagiso Rabada did the magic with the ball When the batters set the base of the match, the bowlers, led by the Proteas Kagiso Rabada, walked in to shake the opponents. Rabada was indeed the star of the big night—he took 4 important wickets and conceded just 25 runs. His fiery spell dismantled Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s batting lineup, making the chase nearly impossible. He got crucial support from Trent Boult (2/9) and George Linde (2/20), who kept things tight from the other end. Under relentless pressure, the defending champions crumbled and were bowled out for just 105 runs. The victory marked a remarkable turnaround for MI Cape Town, who had finished at the bottom in the previous session. Young talent Dewald Brevis has been phenomenal throughout the tournament since the beginning and has been crowned as the Rising Star of the Season for his show. With this win, MI Cape Town has firmly established itself as a major contender in SA20. The franchise, which shares its roots with IPL giants Mumbai Indians, will now look to build on this success and aim for long-term dominance in the league.