Mamelodi Sundowns equal on points with Orlando Pirates after beating Sekhukhune United 3-1 in a Betway Premiership match at Loftus Versveld

Iqraam Rayners brace powered Mamelodi Sundowns level on points with Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership race which is getting interesting game after game.

Marcello Allende scored the other goal as Sundowns beat Sekhukhune United 3-1 at Loftus Versveld on Sunday afternoon.

This game was a crucial one for Miguel Cardoso's troops as they look to keep up the pace with Pirates who are now on top of the Betway Premiership through goal difference.

Pirates beat their chief rivals yesterday at a packed FNB Stadium in Kaizer Chiefs to be on 41 points and the Sundowns win over Babina Noko today equals the point tally but Pirates now have a superior goal difference.

Monnapule Saleng, the erstwhile Pirates midfielder, made his Sundowns debut in this victory over Sekhukhune and had an impact.

He created one of Rayners' goals with a cross following a powerful run on the wing.