Pretoria Capitals Triumph Over MI Cape Town in SA20 Showdown

In a thrilling SA20 match, the Pretoria Capitals triumphed over MI Cape Town by 53 runs, thanks to standout performances from Sherfane Rutherford and Gideon Peters. The Capitals' victory not only secured them a top position in the standings but also left MI Cape Town's playoff hopes hanging by a thread. With two matches remaining, the Capitals are poised to continue their winning streak. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match highlights and key performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 13, 2026, 09:32 IST

Capitals Secure Dominant Victory

In a thrilling encounter at Centurion, the Pretoria Capitals showcased an impressive all-round performance, defeating MI Cape Town by 53 runs in the ongoing SA20 2025-26 tournament. This victory, which earned them a bonus point, elevated the Capitals to the top of the SA20 standings with 20 points, while the Sunrisers Eastern Cape fell to second place with 19 points. MI Cape Town's hopes for the playoffs are now precariously hanging by a thread, as they have only two matches left against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

Capitals' All-Round Dominance

The home crowd, which filled the stands on Monday night, witnessed Sherfane Rutherford's explosive innings of 53 runs off just 27 balls, including three fours and five sixes, leading the Capitals to a total of 185/6. Gideon Peters then dismantled MI Cape Town's middle order, taking two wickets in a single over, which limited the defending champions to 132/7. Peters finished with impressive figures of 3 wickets for 32 runs, supported by remarkable catches from Dewald Brevis, who made a stunning catch just inches from the ground.

Rutherford's Fiery Half-Century Lifts Capitals

Initially, MI Cape Town seemed to have the upper hand, but the game shifted when Rutherford entered the field at a critical moment with the Capitals at 89/4. His impactful innings ended on the last ball of the innings, but not before he significantly altered the match's trajectory.

Late Onslaught Punishes Visitors

During the final overs, MI Cape Town struggled with their bowling and fielding, allowing both Rutherford and Brevis to capitalize on dropped catches. The duo formed a formidable partnership, scoring 69 runs off just 34 balls for the fifth wicket. Brevis hit consecutive sixes off Kagiso Rabada, while Rutherford targeted Trent Boult, scoring 16 runs in one over, including two sixes and a boundary.

Confident Capitals Look Ahead

With this momentum, the Capitals are set to face their next two matches against the Paarl Royals at home and the Joburg Super Kings away at the Wanderers, carrying a newfound confidence.