Durban Super Giants (DSG) face virtual must-win scenario to qualify for Playoffs

MI Cape Town took another step closer to a first-ever Betway SA20 playoff spot on Wednesday evening after their encounter against Durban’s Super Giants at Kingsmead was abandoned due to weather.

The visitors took away two points which pushed them up to second on the table with 16 points.

Durban’s Super Giants, meanwhile, remain rooted to the foot of the table with their two points taking them up to eight. Last season’s runners-up now face a virtual must-win scenario moving ahead if they are to qualify for the playoffs.

The match was able to get underway with DSG captain Keshav Maharaj winning the toss and electing to field first.

MI Cape Town openers Ryan Rickelton and Rassie van der Dussen sped out of the blocks to reach 34 in just four overs before Rickelton (18 off nine balls, 4×4) chopped a length delivery from Junior Dala on to his stumps.

Van der Dussen (35 not out, 3×4, 1×6) maintained the momentum even with the further loss of Reeza Hendricks (8) and Colin Ingram (1), who were both caught on the boundary attempting to sweep the spin of Keshav Maharaj and Noor Ahmad.

MI Cape Town promoted captain Rashid Khan to No 5, and the skipper duly belted a boundary over the covers before the rain came down which never relented for the rest of the evening.

DSG will hope for clearer skies when they host the in-form Royals on Thursday evening in their last home group match at Kingsmead.

MICT, meanwhile, will be looking forward to a mini break as they only play again on Saturday in the return match against the Super Giants at Newlands