MI Star Ryan Rickelton Blazes Maiden SA20 Century in High-Scoring Season Opener
Mumbai Indians (MI) player Ryan Rickelton delivered a spectacular performance in the SA20 Season 4 opener, smashing a maiden century for MI Cape Town. Rickelton scored 113 runs off just 65 balls, leading a valiant chase against Durban Super Giants at Newlands.
Despite the left-hander’s heroics, which included powerful cuts, drives, and pulls, MI Cape Town ultimately fell short by 15 runs while chasing a record total of 232/5. The match was a high-scoring affair, featuring 449 runs, 25 sixes, and 40 boundaries, providing a thrilling start to the tournament.
Rickelton’s aggressive batting ensured the defending champions remained competitive until the final over. Although the result was a loss, his individual performance sets a high standard for the season and demonstrates the explosive form he brings back to the MI setup ahead of the IPL.
“Ryan Rickelton's maiden SA20 century was not enough to save MI Cape Town from a 15-run defeat to Durban Super Giants in a cracking Season 4 opener at Newlands.”
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Mumbai Indians Strike Rate 2025 Leaders | Team Rankings
Best strike rate performers in 2025 season (batting specialists only: batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers) for Mumbai Indians players
| Rank | Player | Team | strike-rate-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Mumbai Indians | 182.61 | |
#2 | Mumbai Indians | 167.92 | |
#3 | Mumbai Indians | 163.50 | |
| #4 | Mumbai Indians | 157.30 | |
| #5 | Mumbai Indians | 150.97 |
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“Ryan Rickelton's maiden SA20 century was not enough to save MI Cape Town from a 15-run defeat to Durban Super Giants in a cracking Season 4 opener at Newlands.”
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