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The inaugural season of SA20 just got underway when MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals faced each other in the tourn⛄ament opener on Tuesday (January 10).
Put in to bat first, Paarl Royals set a fighting total of 142 for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Jos Buttler 51 (42) and skipper David Miller 42 (31) were the main contribu♏tors forܫ the Royals.
Making a comeback on the cricketing field after a long time, Jofra Archer took three wಞickets for Cape Tow🐭n and gave away just 27 runs in his four overs quota.
With the help of Dewald Brewis‘ quickfire 70 off 41 and Ryan Rickelton‘s 42 (33), Rashid Khan-led Cape Town easily chased the set target in 15.3 overs withꦓ eight wick🏅ets remaining.
The opening pair of Brevis and Rickelton built a 90-run partnership stand until the latter got cleaned up by Ramon Simmonds. The only other bowler to get a wicket for the Royals was Codi Yusuf.
Brevis hit seven boundaries (5 sixes and 4 fours) in his match-winning inning and wa🦂s also awarded the Man of the Match prize for his unbeaten 70.
During his fiery knock, Baby AB (as fans often acknowledge Brevis) smashed a massive no-look six off Ferisco Adams in the 10th over, leaving everyone amazed.
Here’s the video:
It's not déjà vu, that's just
doing his thing. 🔥— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League)
Brevis thanked God and praised AB de Villiers for the guidance while discussing his 🔯inning in the post-match presentation.
“Firstly, thanks to the crowd for the great support. Brilliant atmosphere, really enjoyed batting. I want to also thank God, it is wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be here. My relationship with AB is very special. He’s played a key role in my development and gives me right advice all the time,” said Brewis in the post-match presentation
When asked about Brevis’ knock, Royals skipper Miller said, “At the back end, it was really good to watch. Really big talent, wish him all the best.”
