Despite MI Cape Town's struggles in the SA20 2025-26 season, Mumbai Indians system player Ryan Rickelton has emerged as the tournament's leading run-scorer, showcasing exceptional form at the top of the order. The wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 199 runs in just four matches, maintaining an outstanding average close to 50.
Rickelton's consistency has been a rare positive for MI Cape Town, who have yet to register a win this season and are facing early elimination. His ability to anchor the innings and score heavily provides a strong foundation, even if the rest of the batting lineup has faltered.
As MI Cape Town prepares to face the table-topping Joburg Super Kings, the franchise will rely heavily on Rickelton to deliver another match-winning performance and secure their first victory. His current form signals strong potential value within the broader Mumbai Indians franchise system.
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“In just four matches, the opening batter has struck 199 runs at an outstanding average touching 50, and is also leading the run-scoring charts.”
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Rickelton’s inclusion comes after his controversial omission from the original squad announced on January 2. That decision had drawn widespread criticism, especially after the southpaw smashed back-to-back centuries in the SA20.
Rickelton recently struck his second ton in the ongoing SA20. Barring the couple of innings, Rickelton has not had the best season. Despite this, the top-order batter would want to prove his worth to the South African selectors who did not consider him in the squad for the T20 World Cup.

“In just four matches, the opening batter has struck 199 runs at an outstanding average touching 50, and is also leading the run-scoring charts.”