Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada to play for MI Cape Town in CSA T20 League: Afghanistan spin wizard Rashid Khan and South African pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada have been signed by MI Cape Town, a franchise in the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 League. The two names mentioned above are among the five direct signings made by MI Cape Town.



Notably, Reliance Industries, owner of the most successful Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians, have gone global by acquiring a franchise based in Cape Town in the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 league.?In addition to this, Reliance Industries have also bought a franchise (MI Emirates) in the UAE?s International League T20. 



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The franchise will take part in the inaugural season of the CSA T20 League under the brand identity ?MI Cape Town.??



Besides Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, MI Cape Town bagged English premier all-rounder Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran along with talented uncapped Protea batter Dewald Bravid.



For the IPL reference, Rashid Khan plays for Gujarat Titans, Kagiso Rabada and Liam are signed by Punjab Kings while Dewald Bravis played his first IPL season in 2022 with Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, Sam Curran, last featured in the IPL for CSK, pulled out of the IPL 2022 due to injury concerns.



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As per the rules and regulations set up for the league, each of the six competing franchises will get to sign five players - three foreign, one capped and one uncapped South African, ahead of the auctions.?MI Cape Town are the first team to officially announce its five pre-signings.



Akash Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Jio, welcomed all the five pre-signings as Mumbai Indians take their first global step towards building the MI philosophy.&nbsp;



"I'm excited as we begin our journey in building MI Cape Town," Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio, the owners of MI Cape Town, said. "With our direct player signings, we have taken the first step towards building the MI philosophy - having a strong core around which the team will be planned. I am glad to welcome Rashid, Kagiso, Liam, Sam, to the #OneFamily and happy to have Dewald continue with us on this new journey."



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Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada to play for MI Cape Town in CSA T20 League

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SA20 2024 Points Table: MI Cape Town (MICT) and Pretoria Capitals (PC) locked horns in the 26th game of the ongoing South Africa's premier T20 league, SA20 2024. The fixture was held at SuperSport Park in Centurian on February 01. MI Cape Town won the game by 34 runs, after posting a massive total of 248 runs, and kept their hopes alive for the SA20 2024 Playoffs.



With the playoff qualification at stake, both MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals couldn't afford to lose any more games. The MI Cape Town was at the bottom of the SA20 2024 Points Table and now with the win against Pretoria Capitals (PC), they have made a huge stride to sit in fourth place.



MI's victory was a result of their batters' fantastic knocks. Batting first MI Cape Town managed to put up 248 runs on the scoreboard. The key contributors of MI's massive total were?Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Bravis, Sam Curran and Kieron Pollard.



Opener Ryan Rickelton played a sensational innings of 90 runs in just 45 deliveries. Young Dewald Bravis tormented the Pretoria bowlers with his 66-run knock in 32 balls. The two sublime knocks were followed by a couple of cameos from Sam Curran, who played a 12-ball 22-run cameo, and skipper Kieron Pollard, who 3 sixes and 2 fours to score 27 runs in a mere 7 deliveries.



At the end of the 20 overs, MI Cape Town had a pile of runs which was enough to take them to victory. MICT plundered a total of 248 runs in 20 overs in the loss of 4 wickets.



The chase wasn't going to be easy for the Pretoria Capitals. The scoreboard pressure right from the start of the innings, kept the Capitals on their toes. MI Cape Town made most of the run-rate pressure and pushed the Capitals in backfoot early on with their bowling.



In 6 overs, Pretoria Capitals saw six of their wickets fall and the chase, then, looked impossible for them. In fact, it seemed as if the team would never manage to cross the 100-run mark. However, Kyle Verreyenne had some other plans. When he got the support of Wayne Parnell from the other end, who just didn't let the wickets fall anymore, Verreyenne unleashed his range of shots.



The number 3 batter did his best to take the game as deep as possible, however, the target put up by MICT was not meant to be hunted down by just a single batter's innings. Though Verreynne played an unbeaten knock of 116 runs and took his side's score to 214, he needed some assistance from the other end as well.



In the end, Pretoria Capitals could only score 214 runs in 20 overs and lost the game by 34 runs. Below is the Updated <a href="https://www.sa20.co.za/">SA20</a> 2024 Points Table after the fixture:



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MI Cape Town, riding on the back of their win, have jumped to the fourth spot in the SA20 2024 Points Table. With a much better net run rate of +0.066, MICT went over the Joburg Super Kings, who have a slightly lower net run rate.



Meanwhile, Pretoria Capitals slide to the bottom of the table with just two wins from nine matches so far. The Capitals have 10 points to their name, and still are in the race of the playoffs, given some fixtures go their way.



Durban Super Giants, Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Paarl Royals have already qualified for the SA20 2024 Playoffs owing to their fantastic run in the tournament. 



The bottom three teams of the SA20 2024 Points Table will fight for the last vacant playoff place. MI Cape Town have the highest likelihood of sealing the fourth place, however, anything can be possible.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Ranks</td><td>Teams</td><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><td>Pts</td><td>Bonus Pts</td><td>NRR</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Durban Super Giants (Q)</td><td>9</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>32</td><td>4</td><td>1.603</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Sunrisers Eastern Cape (Q)</td><td>8</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>24</td><td>2</td><td>1.207</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Paarl Royals (Q)</td><td>8</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>2</td><td>-0.355</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>MI Cape Town</td><td>9</td><td>3</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>13</td><td>1</td><td>-1.951</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Joburg Super Kings</td><td>9</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>13</td><td>1</td><td>-1.951</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Pretoria Capitals</td><td>9</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>0</td><td>-1.274</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on February 01.</figcaption></figure>



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SA20 2024 Points Table: Updated SA20 Team Rankings [February 02] after MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals, Match 26

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PR vs MICT Dream11 Prediction: The SA20 2025 has reached the knockout stage and we have our four qualified teams for the stage. The Qualifier 1 is set to be played between Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town and we brought to you the strongest Dream11 team for the match. 
Both teams have performed exceptionally well throughout the league stage, making this clash a highly anticipated one. With a direct entry to the final at stake, both squads will be eager to bring their A-game. Here’s an in-depth Dream11 prediction, including key players, pitch conditions, and fantasy cricket tips.
<h2>PR and MICT Team Performances in SA20 2025</h2>
MI Cape Town has been a dominant force in the tournament under the leadership of Afghanistan’s superstar Rashid Khan. They topped the points table with 35 points from 10 matches, winning seven and securing five bonus points. Their exceptional net run rate of +2.446 reflects their dominance. MI Cape Town is in red-hot form, riding a five-match winning streak, which makes them the favorites heading into this high-pressure game.
On the other hand, Paarl Royals have also shown great consistency, winning seven out of their 10 league matches. However, with three losses and fewer bonus points, they finished second on the table with 28 points. The Royals started the tournament in stunning form, winning seven of their first eight matches. However, their momentum was slightly derailed by consecutive defeats in their last two games against Joburg Super Kings and SunRisers Eastern Cape.
<h2>Pitch &amp; Conditions at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha</h2>
The St. George’s Park pitch has been tricky for batters this season. Pacers have found good movement off the surface, making stroke play challenging. With the average first-innings score hovering around 150, batsmen will have to work hard to settle in.
The pitch also offers some turn for spinners, making them a crucial factor in the middle overs. Pacers who hit the deck hard and bowl into the surface will enjoy the conditions, while batters who apply themselves can be rewarded later in the innings.
<h2>PR vs MICT Key Players for Dream11 Team</h2>
Ryan Rickelton (MI Cape Town) – Captain/Vice-Captain Choice The left-handed opener has been in sublime form, scoring 259 runs in just six matches at a staggering strike rate of 177.39. His aggressive starts make him a crucial pick for Dream11.
Rassie van der Dussen (MI Cape Town) The experienced batter has been MI Cape Town’s leading run-scorer this season, accumulating 330 runs at an average of 55. His ability to handle pressure and play match-winning knocks makes him a strong choice.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Paarl Royals) – Captain/Vice-Captain Choice The Afghan mystery spinner has been a game-changer for Paarl Royals, picking up 14 wickets in 10 matches at a brilliant economy rate of 6.52. His variations can trouble even the best batters.
George Linde (MI Cape Town) A valuable all-rounder, Linde can contribute with both bat and ball. His left-arm spin is effective on slower pitches, and he has the ability to play crucial cameos in the lower order.
Mitchell Owen (Paarl Royals) Another impactful all-rounder, Owen has been consistent with both bat and ball. He chipped in with two wickets in his last game and has the ability to turn matches in Paarl Royals’ favor.
<h2>Dream11 Fantasy Team</h2>
Wicket-Keepers: Ryan Rickelton – Captain 1 Rubin Hermann
Batters: Rassie van der Dussen  Reeza Hendricks Lhuan-dre Pretorius 
All-Rounders: George Linde – Vice-Captain Dewald Brevis Mitchell Owen
Bowlers: Rashid Khan Bjorn Fortuin Mujeeb Ur Rahman – Captain 2
** These are predictions made on the basis of previous records and forms, and might go wrong!

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is over and India are the new champions after beating New Zealand by 4 wickets in a thriller. This post reads the lists of players with the most runs and the most wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy, Most Runs and Most Wickets Players List 2025!

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India are the current World Champions once again, and the Rohit Sharma-led Indian side has lifted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title.

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The poor luck for Rohit Sharma continued in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand.

"Rohit Sharma deserves Nobel Prize in Mathematics"- Fans troll India captain as team loses 15th consecutive toss loss in ODIs

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The reports claimed that if India wins the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, then Rohit Sharma will be calling his retirement right away just as he did in the T20Is after the final of the T20 World Cup 2024

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Gujarat Titans have made a new addition to their coaching staff ahead of the IPL 2025.

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