Durban: MI Cape Town moved one step closer to securing their maiden SA20 playoffs spot after their clash against Durban’s Super Giants at Kingsmead was abandoned due to rain. The washed-out game earned MI Cape Town two points, putting them level with Paarl Royals at the top of the table. However, the Royals hold the top spot by virtue of having more wins.

Durban’s Super Giants remain at the bottom of the standings with just eight points and now face a must-win situation in their remaining matches to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Match Summary
The game began with Super Giants captain Keshav Maharaj opting to bowl first. MI Cape Town started positively, with openers Ryan Rickelton and Rassie van der Dussen putting on 34 runs in the first four overs. However, Rickelton was dismissed after chopping a length delivery from Junior Dala onto his stumps.
Van der Dussen kept the momentum going despite the quick dismissals of Reeza Hendricks and Colin Ingram, both caught on the boundary attempting sweeps against spinners Maharaj and Noor Ahmad.
In an effort to accelerate the scoring, MI Cape Town promoted skipper Rashid Khan to No. 5. The captain made an immediate impact, smashing a boundary over the covers. Unfortunately, the rain intervened with MI Cape Town at 69 for three after 11 overs, and the match could not resume due to persistent downpours.
Playoff Scenarios
The abandoned game leaves Durban’s Super Giants in a precarious position as they prepare to host the in-form Paarl Royals in their final home-group match on Thursday. A win is essential for the Super Giants to keep their playoff aspirations alive.
MI Cape Town, on the other hand, will look to solidify their playoff berth when they face Durban’s Super Giants again in the return fixture at Newlands on Saturday.
The race for the playoffs intensifies as teams battle both on the field and against unpredictable weather conditions.