The MI Cape Town once against showcased their dominance against the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape thrashing them by 10 wickets in match 25 of the SA20gold99, 2025 on January 29, Wednesday at the Newlands, Cape Town. (Match Highlights| More Cricket News)

After being asked to set a target first, the Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers Eastern Cape never found their form. They were restricted to just 107 runs in 19.2 overs, with MI Cape Town's bowlers showcasing exceptional skill, especially Corbin Bosch who picked 4 wickets conceding 19 runs.

David Bedingham top-scored with 45, but he had little support as wickets fell at regular intervals. The Eastern Cape struggled to build partnerships, with only four players reaching double figures.

Markram (10), Tristan Stubbs (5), and Tom Abell (1) were all dismissed cheaply, with Cape Town's attack creating constant headaches for the opponent batters.

Kagiso Rabada scythed away the openers early Bedingham and Tony de Zorzi just for 2. Rashid Khan, Trent Boult and Dewald Brevis also made crucial contributions, each taking one wicket. The Sunrisers' lower order crumbled, with MI wrapping up the innings with Andile Simelane's run-out in the 19th over.

The hunt of the modest target of 108, saw the MI openers, Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton, ensure there were no hiccups.

The pair took the attack to the Sunrisers bowlers, chasing down the target in just 11 overs without losing a wicket.

Van der Dussen was particularly aggressive, scoring 48 off 30 balls, while Rickelton remained unbeaten on 59 off 36 balls.

This match was billed as a chance for Aiden Markram and his side to seek revenge after their heavy 97-run defeat to the same MI Cape Town team in the campaign opener.

However, fate had other plans. Despite the early hope for a turnaround, MI Cape Town, led by Rashid Khan, ended up securing a dominant 10-wicket victory, handing Markram’s team a crushing defeat once again.

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will next face Paarl Royals in the 28th Match at St George's Park, Gqeberha on February 1, Saturday. Meanwhile, the MI Cape Town will host Pretoria Capitals in 30th Match on February 2, Sunday at the Newlands.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (Playing XI): Tony de Zorzi, David Bedingham, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs(w), Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Andile Simelane, Simon Harmer, Craig Overton, Richard Gleeson

Meanwhile, South Korea were knocked out by the defending champions, India, with a 1-4 defeat in the semi-final. In their pool stage encounter, South Korea had previously played to a 2-2 draw against their next opponent, Pakistan.

On the other hand, China have qualified for their maiden Asian Champions Trophy final. Their journey to the summit clash has been a rollercoaster ride. They started with a defeat to India but bounced back with a 4-2 win over Malaysia. The hosts then faced a 2-3 loss to South Korea and were also routed 5-1 by Pakistan in the pool stage.

MI Cape Town (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w)gold99, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Colin Ingram, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan(c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult