SA20 (Game 13) – Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capital
The Joburg Super Kings secured a crucial victory, marking their first win of the season, as they successfully chased down the Pretoria Capitals’ total of 167. The star of the show was Donovan Ferreira, who smashed SA20’s fastest ever half century alongside Moeen Ali, orchestrating a remarkable comeback at the Wanderers.
In the early stages, the Super Kings had the Capitals on the ropes, claiming four quick wickets inside the powerplay and adding pressure with two more in the subsequent overs. However, a resilient partnership between Kyle Verreynne and Wayne Parnell guided the Capitals to a respectable total of 167 for 9, showcasing their recovery from a precarious 67 for 6.
Despite the Super Kings initial strong offense with the bat, Will Jacks’ impactful contributions early in the chase dismissed both Super Kings’ openers. The turning point came with a counterattacking 70-run partnership between Sibonelo Makhanya and the in-form Leus du Plooy, bringing the Super Kings back into the contest.
Following du Plooy’s departure after a well-made 33 and Makhanya’s quick 40, Donovan Ferreira, alongside Moeen Ali, crafted a pivotal partnership, breaking the shackles and setting the stage for a thrilling finale.
Donovan Ferreira’s explosive half-century was the highlight of the match, rescuing his side from a potential fourth consecutive defeat. His remarkable knock of 56 off 20 deliveries, featuring 7 boundaries and 3 sixes, was the catalyst for the Super Kings’ spectacular run chase. Ferreira also hit the biggest six in the tournament so far during his stint, clattering the rock for a 106m. Ferreira and Alo not only secured a crucial victory but also added a memorable chapter to the ongoing season, showcasing their aggressive and impactful skills with the bat.
Chief Scores :
Pretoria Capitals – 167 for 9 in 20 overs ( Kyle Verreynne 72*, Wayne Parnell 22, Adil Rashid 15, Lizaad Williams 3 for 26, Romario Shepherd 3 for 39, Nandre Burger 2 for 30)
Joburg Super Kings 171 for 4 in 18 overs (Donovan Ferreira 56*, Sibonelo Makhanya 40, Leus du Plooy 33, Will Jacks 2 for 26, Adil Rashid 1 for 21, James Neesham 1 for 44)
