He scored 89 runs off 39 balls with 8 fours and 6 sixes at an amazing strike rate of 228.2.
Mumbai Indians recruit Ryan Rickelton, playing for MI Cape Town, shines ahead of IPL 2025 with a brilliant 89 in the SA20 clash against Joburg Super Kings.
The Mumbai Indians bought the wicketkeeper-batter for INR 1 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.
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 amazing 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 over, but the game was already gone in favor of MI Cape Town.
This excellent performance would have undoubtedly drawn the attention of his IPL 2025 franchise, the Mumbai Indians. Though he will be on the bench, his consistent performances could put him in serious contention for a starting spot next season.
The Joburg Super Kings batted first and scored 172/5 in 20 overs. Faf du Plessis hit 61 runs, while Jonny Bairstow added 43. Reeza Hendricks picked two wickets for MI Cape Town, and George Linde, Corbin Bosch, and Rashid Khan each took one.
In reply, MI Cape Town comfortably chased the target with 7 wickets in hand and with 25 balls to spare. Ryan Rickelton batted superbly and scoring 89 runs. Rassie van der Dussen (39) also played his part and Reeza Hendricks contributed an unbeaten 34*.
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