Nita Ambani Celebrates MI Cape Town's First SA20 Title Victory, Team Acquisition Proving Successful

New Delhi: Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, extended her heartfelt congratulations to MI Cape Town for emerging victorious in the 2025 edition of the SA20. The team claimed the title on Saturday, showcasing exceptional skills and teamwork.

MI Cape Town’s spearhead, Kagiso Rabada, delivered an inspired bowling performance to lead his team to their maiden SA20 title at a sold-out Wanderers Stadium.

MI Cape Town claimed their first-ever trophy in the SA20, showcasing dominance throughout the season with relentless consistency. From start to finish, the team never eased up, securing win after win and capping off a historic campaign in style.

With this triumph, every team in the MI Family now holds a winner’s trophy.

Nita Ambani expressed her pride in the achievement, saying, “What a proud and historic moment for the MI family! From Mumbai to New York, the UAE to Cape Town – MI teams have won league titles and the hearts of fans across the globe. This title is a testament to our commitment to excellence, our belief in talent, and the spirit of Mumbai Indians. We are a truly global family, united by our passion for the game. A heartfelt thank you to all our fans for their unwavering support – this victory is as much yours as it is ours. Congratulations to MI Cape Town for making 2025 a year to remember!”

Reliance Group purchased MI Cape Town for 245 crores in 2023, further strengthening their global cricketing presence.

“MI Cape Town’s journey this season has been nothing short of exceptional, and I couldn’t be prouder of the team. This victory is a testament to the MI philosophy—backing talent, believing in the process, and playing with heart. This win is for our fans, who have stood by us through every high and low. Newlands Cape Town, this is your moment—enjoy it!” said Akash Ambani.

With this historic win, Mumbai Indians continue to set new benchmarks in global franchise cricket. Over the past 17 years, the dedication of the MI family—comprising Mumbai Indians (IPL & WPL), MI Cape Town, MI Emirates, and MI New York—has led to an impressive 11 T20 league titles worldwide. This includes five IPL championships, two Champions League victories, the inaugural WPL and Major League Cricket titles in 2023, and the ILT20 title in 2024.

MI’s journey has been one of passion, perseverance, and excellence, uniting talent from across the world and winning not just trophies, but the hearts of millions of fans. With this SA20 victory, 2025 has started on the perfect note for the MI family.