MI Cape Town delighted a packed Newlands crowd with a dominant 33-run victory over neighbours Paarl Royals in the first Cape Derby of the SA20 Season 3 on Monday. Against the stunning backdrop of a sunset over Table Mountain, the home side delivered a near-flawless performance to claim the derby honours.
Reeza Hendricks, MI Cape Town's new signing, was the star with the bat, crafting a stylish 59 off 37 balls - his first half-century for the franchise. Hendricks anchored the innings with panache, living up to his reputation as one of the finest T20 players in the country. His 78-run partnership with Rassie van der Dussen (43 off 33 balls) set the foundation for a competitive total of 172/7.
