DSG VS PC MATCH 24

Right then, that’s it from this contest where Durban's Super Giants avenge their previous defeat while Pretoria Capitals go down once again this season. However, action continues in the SA20, 2024. The next game will be played between Joburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on 31st January at 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT). But as you know, you can join us early for the build-up. Till then, goodbye and cheers!

Matthew Breetzke is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his smashing knock. He says that he is immensely happy and getting a win under their belt is a good feeling. Credits his team for working as a unit as well. Says that small cameos are also a worthy contribution in T20 cricket. Mentions that the depth of his team gives him the freedom to play freely. Says that it is all about training hard and not taking anything for granted. Ends by saying that he hopes he can keep his form going.

Keshav Maharaj, the victorious skipper of Durban's Super Giants. He says that it got close but they controlled it well in the middle overs especially Noor Ahmad, Junior Dala, and Naveen-ul-Haq who were brilliant. Adds that it is about sticking to the process and hopes that they can go all the way this season. Mentions that it is important to perform as a ground, they know the conditions well here and wanted to restrict their opponents under 170 and they did exactly that. Ends by thanking the crowd and says they will get refreshed for the playoffs now.

Wayne Parnell, the captain of Pretoria Capitals says that they were very close to the total but he says that they managed well to restrict them under 180. Adds that they needed only one big partnership. Mentions that they have lost at crucial moments in the game and they are falling short by a small margin. Mentions that they will have to see where they end up after their two group games.

Presentation Time...

Earlier in the game we saw a brilliant batting effort by Matthew Breetzke accompanied by Heinrich Klaasen. JJ Smuts handled the innings lower down the order but Naveen-ul-Haq dominated the final stages with a couple of good shots providing a strong end to the innings. Senuran Muthusamy and Daryn Dupavillon were the pick of the bowlers for Pretoria Capitals with their three wickets each. While chasing, the Capitals were in the game for a long time, but their middle order just did not show up here and they go empty-handed yet again.

Durban's Super Giants showed their dominance straight away as Wiaan Mulder struck in the very second ball of the innings courtesy off a brilliant catch by Junior Dala. Naveen-ul-Haq came in and dismissed Kyle Verreynne who was just starting to look aggressive. Dala impressed with the ball as well and he cleaned up Will Jacks and Colin Ackermann in almost the same manner bringing his team back into the game. Noor Ahmad was very economical and cleaned up Colin Ingram. Senuran Muthusamy was sent back by a brilliant throw from Matthew Breetzke after that, they gained full control of the game. Dala came back for his last over and completed a brilliant fifer and helped his side to a comfortable win.

Pretoria Capitals needed the strong start but Phil Salt had to depart early in the innings followed by Kyle Verreynne who too walked back after playing some good shots. Will Jacks continued the innings and played a good knock of 41 runs off just 26 balls, but he couldn’t carry on either. After that, none of the batters could put up a convincing knock and wickets fell like bowling pins. Rilee Rossouw played a really struggling knock but he continued to hold the fort from one end until he was sent back by Junior Dala before he could showcase his skills. Adil Rashid and Eathan Bosch tried their best with some lusty blows at the death but ultimately the fell short by 8 runs.

Another comprehensive win for Durban's Super Giants! They continue their momentum and confirm no matter what happens, they will finish on top of the table. This has been a complete effort from them. Firstly with that entertaining knock from Matthew Breetzke, and then Junior Dala capped off with an amazing five-wicket haul. The home crowd surely got the worth for their money. Pretoria Capitals faces another disappointing defeat and now qualification is not completely in their hands anymore.

FOUR! A boundary to end but that won't be enough! Keemo Paul serves this full and outside off, Adil Rashid backs away and slices it over backward point for four more runs. Durban's Super Giants win by 8 runs!

Pitched up and around off, Adil Rashid smacks it wide of long off for a brace.

FOUR! Another boundary! This is short again and outside off, slower too, Adil Rashid waits for it and upper-cuts it over short third man for four runs.

Short of a length and on middle, Adil Rashid swats it wide of long on, the fielder runs to his left and flicks it back to the long off fielder to work in tandem. Two runs taken.

SIX! Adil Rashid makes full use of it! This is back of a length and around off, Adil Rashid backs away, opens the face and carves it over the deep point fence for a biggie.

A slower one now, on a length and around off, Adil Rashid fails to reach it. Oh.no! It is called a No Ball for overstepping. Free Hit next...

Fuller one and on off, Daryn Dupavillon drills it through covers for a single.

Who will bowl the last over? It will be Keemo Paul.