SA20 (Game 12) – Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
In a nail-biting encounter at Kingsmead in Durban, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Durban’s Super Giants by 5 wickets.
Simon Harmer’s 4-fer in the first innings helped stem the Super Giants and Tristan Stubbs’ late thrashing eventually got them over the line after a slight collapse early in the chase.
The Durban’s Super Giants posted a competitive score of 159, propelled by a terrific fifty from Wiaan Mulder, while Matthew Breetzke and Heinrich Klaasen chipped in with handy cameos. Simon Harmer was the standout bowler for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, claiming 4 for 18 and playing a pivotal role in restricting the Super Giants to a modest total.
Chasing 160 for the win, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape faced early struggles at 41 for 3 in the 8th over. However, Stubbs and skipper Markram steadied the innings with a crucial 56-run partnership for the fourth wicket. The game hung in the balance when Marcus Stoinis, in the 15th over, removed Markram and Kruger in quick succession. With the Sunrisers Eastern Cape needing 58 off the final 5 overs, Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs showcased resilience, guiding their side to victory with an unbeaten 66-run stand. The pair absolutely destroyed the Super Giant’s death bowlers, perfectly slot the ball into gap and capitalizing on any loose deliveries. Their efforts helped Sunrisers Eastern Cape propel their team to the third position in the table.
Chief Scores :
Durban Super Giants 159 for 7 in 20 overs (Wiaan Mulder 52, Matthew Breetzke 35, Heinrich Klaasen 31, Simon Harmer 4 for 18, Daniel Worrall 1 for 23, Ottniel Baartman 1 for 30)
Sunrisers Eastern Cape 163 for 5 in 19.2 overs (Tristan Stubbs 66*, Aiden Markram 38, Jordan Hermann 25, Marcus Stoinis 2 for 27, Keshav Maharaj 1 for 22, Reece Topley 1 for 29)
