Mumbai Indians recruit Ryan Rickelton, who plays for MI Cape Town, shines ahead of IPL 2025 with a brilliant 89 in the SA20 clash against the Joburg Super Kings.

Mumbai Indians bought the wicketkeeper-batsman for INR 1 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.

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Rickelton shines with a winning blow

In the match against Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town were chasing a target of 173. Ryan Rickelton opened the innings and scored 89 runs off 39 balls with 8 fours and 6 sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 228.2. Rickelton first had a 70-run opening partnership, followed by a 92-run stand for the second wicket with Reeza Hendricks. He was dismissed in the 15th minute, but the game was already won in favor of MI Cape Town.

This excellent performance would have certainly caught the attention of his IPL 2025 franchise, the Mumbai Indians. Although he will be on the bench, his consistent performances could put him in serious competition for a starting spot next season.

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MI Cape Town defeated Joburg Super Kings by 7 wickets

The Joburg Super Kings batted first and scored 172/5 in 20 overs. Faf du Plessis scored 61 runs, while Jonny Bairstow added 43. Reeza Hendricks picked two wickets for MI Cape Town, and George Linde, Corbin Bosch and Rashid Khan took one each.

In response, MI Cape Town comfortably chased down the target with 7 wickets in hand and 25 balls to spare. Ryan Rickelton batted magnificently and scored 89 runs. Rassie van der Dussen (39) also played his part and Reeza Hendricks contributed with an unbeaten 34*.

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