Durban Super Giants Maintain Unbeaten Streak Against Joburg Super Kings

Durban Super Giants continue to impress in the SA20 tournament, remaining unbeaten after a 37-run victory over Joburg Super Kings at Kingsmead last night. The giants won the toss and elected to bat first, but got off to a shaky start, losing four wickets for just 34 runs in the seventh over. Their final total stood at 145 for eight, posing a seemingly achievable target for the Super Kings.

Unfortunately for Joburg, they failed to build momentum and put significant runs on the board. Reeza Hendricks scored 38 runs and Moeen Ali contributed 36, but it wasn’t enough as the team collapsed, being all out for 108. Super Kings’ assistant coach Albie Morkel expressed disappointment but remained positive, stating the team will stick together and aim to turn things around in their upcoming matches.

The victory at Kingsmead sees Durban Super Giants consolidating their position at the top of the SA20 log, sitting alongside Paarl Royals as the only remaining unbeaten teams in Season 2. The Super Kings will face the Paarl Royals next at Boland Park, providing another opportunity for them to bounce back.

Standout performances in the match came from Heinrich Klaassen, who scored 64 runs off just 41 balls, leading the Durban Super Giants’ batting innings. Richard Gleeson, the English bowler who will soon leave the Giants, expressed satisfaction with his contribution to the team’s success, as they currently lead the tournament standings.

The action now shifts to Cape Town, where MI Cape Town will take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The match is scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM. Stay tuned for the exciting clashes in the SA20 tournament!

Source: OFM Sport