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In a riveting encounter of SA20 2024, Sunrisers Eastern Cape defeated MI Cape Town by a narrow margin of four runs in Match 9 at Newlands in Cape Town💖. The Sunrisers put a formidable total on board and then presented an impressive effort with a ball, too.
Jordan Hermann’s classy knock guide Sunrisers Eastern Cape to a massive target
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the visitors unleashed a blazing start as openers Jordan Hermann and Dawid Malan set the stage on fire. The duo forged an impressive partnership of 138 for the first wicket, with Malan contributing a quickfire 53 off just 37 balls. However, the real star of th🧜e innings was Hermann, who carried his bat throughout and crafted an unbeaten innings of 106 runs from just 62 deliveries.
Captain Aiden Markram made a small contribution, adding 19 runs off 13 balls, while Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten with 11 runs off nine balls. The Sౠunrisers concluded their innings with a formidable total of 202/2 in the allotted 20 overs.
Remarkable effort from MI Cape Town
In the pursuit of the target, the opening duo of MI, comprising Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton, resumed normal service by establishing a formidable 108-run opening stand in less than ten overs, bringing MI into the competition. However, the momentum shifted after the strategic break when Ottniel Baartmen entered the bowling attack, opening the floodgates with the crucial dismissal of Rickelton. This breakthrough triggered a swift succession of three more wickets, bringing Kieron Pollard and Sam Curran to the crease.
The duo showcased resilience by constructing a 53-run partnership, bringing their team within striking distance with 26 runs needed off the last two overs. However, Pollard’s departure on the first ball of the 19th over injected a moment of tension. Despite the commendable efforts of Curran, the guests managed to maintain their nerve, ultimately securing victory against the home side.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Our first 𝐖 of season 2 😍
— Sunrisers Eastern Cape (@SunrisersEC)
I told you guys about this Jor🎶dan Hermann guy last year. Got to meet him in Po♚rt Elizabeth at the opening game of the tournament the other night and had a good chat. Not only impressed with his talent, but also the character of the man! Very bright future…
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17)
Wow, looks like Sunrisers Eastern Cape have pulled off a thriller against MICT.
What a way to get the first win of the season.
Hope it's all upwards for the defending Champions from here.— Sudharshan R (@rsudharshan95)
Well played Jordan Hermann! Now timﷺe for aꦇ Dewald Brevis show??
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17)
A sensa💙tional 💯 from 22-year-old Jordan Hermann!
— the_cricket_web (@the_cricket_web)
10 Wickets for Ottinel Baartman in 2022 (♔Leading Wicket-𒆙taker).
&md🐈ash; JaayShaan (VaidhyaJ✅ayaShankar) (@JaayShaan)
Brilliant clarity and use of ๊the ground dimensions to close out that final ove𒁃r from Baartman…
Bowled straight yo🍸rkers to Sam Curran (longer legside boundary) an꧃d wide yorkers to RHB Esterhuizen (shorter legside boundary)
— Scott Irvine Analysis (@analysis_si)
The day of Ottniel Baartman! 🧡
16th Jan 2023, SEC v MICT: 3/45
16th Jan 2024, MICT v SEC: 3/35— Sunrisers Eastern Cape (@SunrisersEC)
Thanks You Sunrise🐎rs Eastern Cape and Baartman For giving Kavya Maran happiness & Smile. Delighted to See her Jumping🦄 in happiness after a thriller Win by SEC.
— Ayush Ranjan (@AyushRaGenius)
A happy Jansen family portrait 🖼️💙🧡
— MI Cape Town (@MICapeTown)
