SA20 (Game 29) – Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings
In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the Wanderers, the Joburg Super Kings orchestrated a stunning comeback, chasing down the biggest total in SA20 history to seal their spot in the playoffs. Faf du Plessis took matters into his own hands, launching an assault from the very start alongside Leus du Plooy. The duo’s explosive partnership of 102 runs in the Powerplay set the tone for a breathtaking chase.
Durban’s Super Giants, despite posting a formidable total of 203 for 6, were left stunned by the Super Kings’ relentless pursuit. Noor Ahmad’s exceptional spell and moments of brilliance in the middle overs couldn’t prevent the Super Kings from finding another level, ultimately knocking the Pretoria Capitals out of the season.
Du Plessis showcased his class with a quick-fire half-century before departing, but Wayne Madsen stepped up to ensure the scoring rate didn’t falter. With Leus du Plooy’s excellent fifty and Moeen Ali’s calm and experienced innings, the Super Kings inched closer to the target. The pressure mounted in the last over, but Donovan Ferreira emerged as the hero, smashing crucial boundaries to secure the victory and send his team directly to the Play-Offs.
The Wanderers crowd erupted in joy as the Super Kings pulled off a seemingly impossible feat, propelled by their newfound level of determination. The win not only secured their playoff berth but also ensures two playoff games at their home ground, with the crowd now serving as the 12th man.
Chief Scores:-
Durban Super Giants – 203 for 6 in 20 overs (Wiaan Mulder 59, JJ Smuts 55, Heinrich Klaasen 40, Lizaad Williams 3 for 47, Doug Bracewell 2 for 40, Nandre Burger 1 for 40)
Joburg Super Kings -209 for 3 in 19.5 overs (Faf du Plessis 57, Leus du Plooy 57, Wayne Madsen 44*, Noor Ahmad 2 for 16, Dwaine Pretorius 1 for 50, Keshav Maharaj 0 for 20)
