Nortje 以 R Hendricks

One run. Anrich Nortje to Reeza Hendricks. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side deep in crease flick, mis-timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Jansen. That brings us to the end of the first innings, and MI Cape Town have posted a decent total on the board. The innings was anchored by a classy knock from Reeza Hendricks, who struck a well-composed 70, while George Linde provided valuable impetus with a quick-fire cameo. Credit must go to the Eastern Cape bowlers, who kept things tight for the most part and prevented the innings from running away. Chris Green was the standout performer, leading the attack with an impressive three-wicket haul and applying the brakes at crucial moments. Can Eastern Cape rise to the challenge and chase down this target, or will MI Cape Town defend it successfully and keep their playoff hopes alive? Stay with us as the chase unfolds.

Nortje 以 C Bosch

One run. Anrich Nortje to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Breetzke.

Nortje 以 J Smith

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Anrich Nortje to Jason Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Stubbs. In the air and gone.

Nortje 以 R Hendricks

One run. Anrich Nortje to Reeza Hendricks. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.

Nortje 以 R Hendricks

Four runs. FOUR! Anrich Nortje to Reeza Hendricks. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Nortje 以 R Hendricks

Four runs. FOUR! Anrich Nortje to Reeza Hendricks. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Jansen 以 J Smith

Dot ball. Marco Jansen to Jason Smith. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

Jansen 以 J Smith

Four runs. FOUR! Marco Jansen to Jason Smith. Half volley, wide outside off stump deep in crease Slog, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs.

Jansen 以 J Smith

Six runs. SIX! Marco Jansen to Jason Smith. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Jansen 以 J Smith

Wide. Wide Marco Jansen to Jason Smith. Yorker, wide outside off stump deep in crease cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.

Jansen 以 R Hendricks

Wide. Wide Marco Jansen to Reeza Hendricks. Back of a length, off stump deep in crease pulling, missed for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.

Jansen 以 R Hendricks

One run. APPEAL! Marco Jansen to Reeza Hendricks. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease driving, bottom edge for 1 run, direct hit by de Kock, appeal made for Run Out. The batter is safely in.

Jansen 以 R Hendricks

Four runs. FOUR! Marco Jansen to Reeza Hendricks. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs.

Jansen 以 J Smith

One run. Marco Jansen to Jason Smith. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, inside edge to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Coles.

Nortje 以 J Smith

One run. Anrich Nortje to Jason Smith. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Green.

Nortje 以 J Smith

Two runs. Anrich Nortje to Jason Smith. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Hermann.

Nortje 以 J Smith

Dot ball. Anrich Nortje to Jason Smith. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.