It just doesn’t get any better. Talk about setting the record right! The defending champs, a team we hadn’t beaten for the first two seasons, have been totally bossed tonight! And as skipper Rashid Khan put it at the end of the game, “To be honest, we had a tough couple of years but this time we gelled as a team and spoke about doing the basics right. We wanted to forget the last two years and focus on our results for this year. Everyone is taking responsibility this year, everyone is contributing. The crowd support also has been fantastic, they give us that extra energy.”

The bowling does the job

Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult set the tone right at the start: no loose balls, regular wickets, constant pressure. And the SEC batters just didn’t get away in the powerplay. And then of course, it was time for the show, for a new bowler to put his hand up and win a match for us. It’s been the story of the season, and there’s nothing more heartwarming! 

Corbin Bosch, the Hero

20 balls, 19 runs, 4 wickets. It doesn’t get any more comprehensive. He just blew away the tail, ensuring the Sunrisers finished with a paltry 107. 

Brevis, and THAT stunner

Dewald Brevis was fielding at deep square leg. Abell pulled the ball fiercely towards him, and Brevis seemed to have lost it against the sun. It was going beyond him. But then suddenly, out of nowhere, he just stuck out his right palm, and the ball stuck to snaffle an absolute stunner. Oh, the mother of blinders! 

Done and dusted in a hurry

The story of them opening the innings and putting on big scores is nothing new. Tonight though, it wasn’t just big, it was fully done. Bringing home yet another bonus point, they went on a boundary spree, and took just 11 overs to chase down the total. Rassie van der Dussen finished with a 30-ball 48. Ryan Rickelton ended with a 36-ball 59. 

Kaapstad, we’ve strengthened a top two finish. The sell-out crowd in the stands was a treat to watch, singing and cheering on the boys in Blue and Gold. With two more league games to go, we are peaking at the right time. Onwards, upwards, stronger!