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In a stellar display of cricketing prowess, Joburg Super Kings inflicted a crushing six-wicket defeat on Pretoria Capitals in Match 13 of SA20 2024 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The Faf du Plessis-led side dominantly outshined their rivals in every facet of the game, marking theꦅir first win in the ongoing cricketing extravaganza.
Kyle Verreynne guides Pretoria Capitals to a good total
Super Kings dominated the Capitals’ top order during the powerplay, securing four crucial wickets. Despite the pitch being favourable for batting, the Capitals’ top order exhibited poor performance. Kyle Verreynne emerged as the standout batter, crafting a☂ 🌄splendid unbeaten knock of 72 runs from 52 balls and anchoring the innings confidently.
On the bowling front, the Kings showcased excellence, particularly in the initial overs. Lizaad Williams and Nandre Burger delivered a formidable with the new ball, claiming 3 and 2 wickets respectively. However, concerns arose in the death overs as the Kings’ bowlers faced challenges.
While effective in the middle overs with three wickets, Romario Shepherd proved a bit expensive in this match. Despite the bowling challenges, the Kings benefited from crucial contributions from Adil Rashid and Hardus Viljoen, concluding their innings at 167-9 in 20 overs.
Donovan Ferreira runs riot in run-chase
In pursuit of 167, Super Kings encountered early setbacks as Reeza Hendricks and Du Plessis succumbed to the crafty bowling of Will Jacks. Despite the challenges, Leus du Plooy and Sibonelo Makhanya displayed resilience, maintaining a brisk scoring pace until Rashid’s crucial wicket disrupted their partnership. Makhanya (40), falling shy of a half-century, added to the team’s fortunes.
The middle-order duo of Donovan Ferreira and Moeen Ali then took centre stage, assuming the responsibility of accelerating the scoring in the latter part of the innings. Ferreira’s extraordinary innings, marked by a record-breaking century in a mere 18 balls, turned the tide decisively in favour of super Kings. Their spectacular efforts paved the way for a triumphant victory, with the hosts sealing the win with two overs to spare.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
any𓄧 thoughts on why JSK released Kyl𒉰e verreynne in first place!!??
— Vikk_ash2905 👣 (@VAsh2905)
Kyle verreynne 😕
— Mani Dhoni (@manidhonii)
Donovan Ferreira and Moeen Ali are giving the crowd some catching practice with some great 6ౠs
— Olympic Mphoza (@MphoMoreki)
DONOVAN FE🐻RREIRA, THE STAR OF JOBURG SUPER KIN♌GS. 🫡
JSK was down & out then came Fe🍌rreira and smashed 56* runs from just 20 balls to help the team to win their first match of SA20.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
TARGET ACHIEVED! 🎯🔥
— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20)
Moeen Ali 😯😯
103 METER SIX 🔥 || ||
— ബിനു ജോൺ 😎🤏 (@binu_bloods4)
DON Donovan Ferreira FINALLY
— $hyju (@linktoshyju)
DON and the MOment! 🫂🦁
— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20)
He is Donovan Ferreira!
He plays for the 🐐 franchise 💗 in IPL!
T⭕oday he played match winning knock ౠfor Joburg Super Kings 💛 in SA20
He smashed💥 56 runs at a strike rate of 280 while ch🉐asing 🥵
— Ritikardo DiCaprio 🦁 (@ThandaPeg)
The Atmosphere at The Bull Ring 💦Today was absolutely LIT 🔥�🍬�
Packed Stadium, Big Hitting in the End By Ferreira and Coldplay Blasting through the 🔊….
Makes me want to Witness it Live Someday
And JSK Finally have a win
— I'm Bored So I .. (@WITNTITS)
