SA20 (Game 22) – Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals
The Durban Super Giants exhibited sheer dominance as they trounced the Paarl Royals by a commanding margin of 125 runs, maintaining their strong position in the SA20 League for the 2024 season. The match witnessed exceptional performances from Marcus Stoinis, Reece Topley, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Keshav Maharaj, as they collectively dismantled the Royals’ batting lineup for an eye watering 83 to win the game. Noor Ahmad’s standout performance, securing a five-wicket haul, played a pivotal role in Durban’s comprehensive triumph.
Earlier in the day, after facing a few initial challenges, Durban’s Super Giants set a challenging total of 208 runs. Matthew Bretzkee’s aggressive 78 and Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive batting in the latter part of the innings significantly contributed to their formidable score. Tabraiz Shamsi emerged as the pick of the bowlers for the Royals, displaying economic bowling amidst a tough situation. The DSG bowlers, mindful of the Royals’ potent batting lineup, consistently took wickets at regular intervals, limiting them to a mere 83 runs and securing their sixth win of the season.
The Paarl Royals, under constant pressure, struggled from the outset. Mitchell van Buuren stood as the solitary batter who fought till the end, but lack of support from other batsmen led to their downfall. Only two batters managed to reach double digits, and the Royals faced defeat in both encounters against Durban’s Super Giants, with both losses marked by significant margins.
Chief Scores :
Durbans Super Giants – 208 for 7 (Matthew Breetzke 78, Heinrich Klaasen 50, Marcus Stoinis 38, Tabraiz Shamsi 2 for 20, Obed McCoy 2 for 57, Imaad Fortuin 1 for 30)
Paarl Royals – 83 for 10 in 13.2 overs (Mitchell Van Buuren 36*, Jason Roy 14, Obed McCoy 7, Noor Ahmad 5 for 11, Keshav Maharaj 2 for 23, Naveen-ul-Haq 1 for 6)
