Gqeberha, Feb. 5 -- MI Cape Town secured their first-ever appearance in the SA20 final, securing a 39-run win over Paarl Royals in the Qualifier One at St George's Park, thanks to standout performances from Rassie Van Der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brewis at the top and Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan.

Robin Peterson's team were superior in all facets from the moment the Royals skipper David Miller put them to the field first.

The opening batters Ryan Rickelton (44 off 27 balls, with three fours and two sixes) and Rassie van der Dussen (40 off 32 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) laid the platform for the imposing 199/4 with an impressive 87-run opening stand in just 9.2 overs.

The Royals staged a mini fight back by picking ...