The SA20 2025 got off to an electrifying start as Durban Super Giants (DSG) clinched a narrow 2-run victory over the Pretoria Capitals in the second match of th🐷e tournament. The encounter at Kingsmead was a batting spectacle, with both꧂ teams showcasing immense firepower and determination.
Durban Super Giants set a mammoth target
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, DSG amassed an imposing total of 209/4 in their 20 overs. Bryce Parsons (47 off 28) and Matthew Breetzke (33 off 20) provided a blazing start, while Kane Williamson anchored the innings with a composed 60 off 40. The late fireworks were provided by Wiaan Mulder, who hammered 45 off just 19 balls, i𝓰ncluding 4 fours and 3 sixes, propelling DSG beyond the 20💫0-run mark.
Senuran Muthusamy was the standout bowler for the Capitals, claiming 3 wickets for just 21 runs in his 4 overs. Liam Livingstone also chipped in with a crucial wicket🍌, though the rest of the bowling unit struggled t🍸o contain the explosive DSG batting lineup.
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s heroics in vain
In reply, the Pretoria Capitals came agonizingly close to pulling off the chase, finishing at 207/6 in their 20 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was sensational, smashing 89 runs off 43 balls with 3 fours and 7 towering sixes. Will Jacks complemented him with a b⛎listering 64 off 35 balls, setting the tone for a thrilling chase.
However, DSG’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs. Chris Woakes (2/42) and Noor Ahmad (2/34) delivered crucial breakthroughs, while Keshav Maharaj and Naveen ul Haq picked up one wicket each to restrict the Capitals just short of the ta⭕rget. Despite ending on the losing side, Gurbaz was adjudged the Player of the Match for his scintillating knock that kept the Capitals in contention throughout the chase.
Durban Super Giants managed to win a thriller against Pretoria Capitals 💪
Scorecard:— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
