In the opening match of the SA20 2025, MI Cape Town (MICT) pitted against Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, and gave fans an exciting show. Among the highlights of the match was a remarkable six by MI Cape Town. Dewald Brevis, which not only delighted the crowd but also earned the lucky fan a life-changing $2 million reward.
The prize money of 2 million dollars
In the eighth over of MI Cape Town’s innings, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape Simon Harmer He was given the task of bowling for Brevis. What followed was a spectacular display of punching power. Harmer dropped a short ball onto the stumps but Brevis, showing his exceptional timing, drove deep into the crease and took the ball to the mid-wicket boundary. The ball rose a remarkable 82 meters before landing in the hands of a fan sitting in the crowd.
This was no ordinary catch, thanks to a special rule introduced by Betway, official sponsor of SA20 2025, the fan who caught the ball was rewarded with a cash prize of $2 million. The fan, who was wearing a Sunrisers shirt, made an impeccable catch, proving that sometimes even supporting your opponent can pay off. Despite his loyalty to the Sunrisers, the fan walked away with an incredible prize, adding an unexpected twist to the game.
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And so, we have our 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫! 🎉
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MI Cape Town’s 21-year-old batsman Brevis was one of the key players in his team’s impressive performance. Brevis played a brilliant knock of 57 runs off just 29 balls, which included two fours and an astonishing six sixes. His quick innings had a strike rate of 196.55, making him one of the standout players in the match.
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Delano Potgieter’s match-winning spell
With Brevis at the helm, the team ran to a total of 174 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. While Brevis stole the show with the bat, MICT Delano Potgieter He was the hero with the ball. Potgieter’s incredible performance with the ball earned him the Man of the Match award. He took a remarkable 5 wickets, restricting the SEC batsmen to just 77 runs in their chase, while the SEC were bowled out for just 77 runs, giving MICT a comprehensive 97-run victory.