The Joburg Super Kings romped to a convincing 76-run victory and a bonus point against MI Cape Town in SA20 at the Wanderers as they maintained their momentum in the build-up to the semifinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The big defeat ended MI Cape Town's season, on a disappointing note. The Newlands-based team were already eliminated from the competition before the clash against the Super Kings but slipped to yet another defeat to finish at the bottom of the points table.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Simon Katich's team will rue a couple of last-over finishes that could have changed the complexion of the season, but ultimately they will have to ponder about how they are going to improve next season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Joburg Super Kings, meanwhile, can look forward to their upcoming semi-final with confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The victory was set up by Leus de Plooy's 81 not out which powered the home team to 189\/6 in their 20 overs. Du Plooy received solid support from Australian T20 World Cup winner Matthew Wade, who carved out 40 off just 18 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
MI Cape Town had started well with the ball by picking up three wickets in the Powerplay through George Linde (1-16) and Sam Curran (2-26).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In fact, Linde dismissed the tournament's leading scorer and Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis with the first delivery of the innings, courtesy of a brilliant diving catch by MICT captain Rashid Khan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
MI Cape Town's reply, however, stuttered from the start with none of their batters being able to capitalise on a good start. Rassie van der Dussen made 20, while Grant Roelofsen managed 21.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Young Dewald Brevis fought a lone hand at the backend of the innings, but ultimately the Super Kings' bowling and fielding were too good for MI Cape Town on the night.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Left-arm spinner Kyle Simmons (3-23) impressed again with another three-wicket haul, while Gerald Coetzee's wicket tally continues to bulge with figures of 3 for 27.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Maheesh Theekshana was equally impressive with 2-16 as MI Cape Town folded for 113 all out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Super Kings entrenched their second position on the Betway SA20 table with 27 points - equal to that of the table-topping Pretoria Capitals who have a superior net run rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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The Super Kings entrenched their second position on the Betway SA20 table with 27 points - equal to that of the table-topping Pretoria Capitals who have a superior net run rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n