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Pooran & Smith Power MI Cape Town to First Win
6 Jan
Summary
- MI Cape Town secured their first win of the season after a rain-affected match.
- Nicholas Pooran and Jason Smith's powerful hitting secured the victory.
- Joburg Super Kings captain questioned the Duckworth Lewis calculations.
MI Cape Town achieved their inaugural victory in the Betway SA20 Season 4, overcoming a winless streak. The match was significantly impacted by persistent drizzle, leading to a delay and a reduction in overs. Joburg Super Kings, guided by Faf du Plessis's 44 runs, posted 123/7, which was adjusted to 128 for MI Cape Town.
Despite losing an early wicket, MI Cape Town's chase was ignited by Nicholas Pooran's aggressive 33 runs. Following his departure, Jason Smith continued the onslaught with a quickfire 22, ultimately sealing the win for his team with Karim Janat and Corbin Bosch finishing the job.
Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis voiced his dissatisfaction with the Duckworth Lewis-Stern method, arguing it was not suited for T20 matches and unfairly impacted his team's score. He also noted the challenging conditions, including a wet outfield, which may have favored the chasing side.
