Afghanistan’s spin maestro Rashid Khan showcased his magic once again with a sensational delivery during an SA20 clash between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals on Monday. Leading MI Cape Town, Rashid’s quicker delivery deceived Sam Hain entirely, shattering the middle and off stumps. Hain, attempting to create room for a big shot, misjudged the delivery and ended his innings on 20 runs off 23 balls at Newlands, Cape Town.
The pivotal dismissal occurred in the 12th over and shifted momentum firmly in MI Cape Town’s favor, ultimately leading to their commanding 33-run victory. A video of Rashid’s brilliant delivery has since gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), with the caption: “Rashid Khan spins the end of Hain,” capturing the moment’s brilliance.
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Rashid Khan finished the game with figures of 2 for 28 in his four overs. His first breakthrough came in the 10th over when he dismissed Dayyaan Galiem, who managed just three runs off six balls. Rashid’s efforts were complemented by George Linde, who spearheaded MI Cape Town’s bowling attack with an impressive three-wicket haul.
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Kagiso Rabada also chipped in effectively, taking two wickets alongside Rashid. Chasing 173, Paarl Royals faltered, managing only 139 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a valiant effort by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who smashed a brisk 34 off 21 balls, the Royals fell short. Earlier in the game, MI Cape Town had posted a formidable 172 for seven, with Reeza Hendricks leading the charge.
Reeza Hendricks played a dazzling knock of 59 off 37 balls, laced with eight boundaries and a six. Rassie van der Dussen also contributed significantly, scoring 43 runs. For the Royals, Galiem was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets.
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The defeat left Paarl Royals in fourth place on the SA20 points table, having secured four points from two games. In contrast, MI Cape Town solidified their top position with nine points from three matches, setting a strong pace early in the tournament. Rashid’s brilliance and MI Cape Town’s collective effort further underlined their dominance in the competition.
