SA20 (Game 24) – Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals
Durban’s Super Giants showcased another dominating performance, securing a comprehensive victory and reinforcing their position at the top of the table. The match witnessed an all-around effort, featuring an entertaining innings from Matthew Breetzke and an exceptional five-wicket haul by Junior Dala. The home crowd was treated to a spectacle, and Durban’s Super Giants confirmed their top-table finish.
Earlier in the game, Matthew Breetzke, along with Heinrich Klaasen and JJ Smuts, orchestrated a brilliant batting display. Naveen-ul-Haq added valuable contributions in the final stages. The bowling prowess of Senuran Muthusamy and Daryn Dupavillon for Pretoria Capitals, each securing three wickets, provided some resistance. Chasing, Pretoria Capitals had their moments, but a lackluster middle-order performance left them empty-handed.
Durban’s Super Giants asserted their dominance from the start, with Wiaan Mulder making an early breakthrough and Naveen-ul-Haq dismissing the aggressive Kyle Verreynne. Junior Dala’s impactful spell, cleaning up key batsmen, swung the game in favor of the Super Giants. Noor Ahmad’s economical bowling added pressure, and Dala completed a brilliant fifer in his final over, ensuring a comfortable victory.
Pretoria Capitals needed a strong start, but early departures of Phil Salt and Kyle Verreynne hampered their progress. Will Jacks played a commendable innings, scoring 41 off 26 balls, but lacked support from the middle order. Despite late efforts from Adil Rashid and Eathan Bosch, they fell short by 8 runs.
Chief Scores :
Durban Super Giants – 174 for 9 in 20 overs (Matthew Breetzke 73, Heinrich Klaasen 30, JJ Smuts 21*, Daryn Dupavillon 3 for 25, Senuran Muthusamy 3 for 26, Will Jacks 1 for 20)
Pretoria Capitals – 166 for 9 in 20 overs (Will Jacks 41, Adil Rashid 19*, Kyle Verreynne 17, Junior Dala 5 for 26, Naveen Ul Haq 1 for 20, Noor Ahmed 1 for 23)
