DSG vs JSK: The Joburg Super Kings defeated the Durban Super Giants by 16 runs in the SA20 encounter on Wednesday evening in Durban thanks to a blistering perfect 82 by Donavon Ferreira in 40 deliveries. After winning the toss, the Joburg Supergiants decided to bat.
In addition to saving the Super Kings from a dismal opening (27 for 4 in 6 overs), Player of the Game Ferreira also significantly influenced the Super Giants’ comeback when he dismissed Quinton de Kock (78 in 52 deliveries) with the final ball of the 14th over. De Kock had batted admirably, hitting five 4s and five 6s. However, his departure was the end of the Giants. Who never seemed to be able to match the visitors’ aggregate of 190 for 6 once he departed the pitch.
DSG vs JSK: Super Kings’ flop top order
DSG vs JSK: Reeza Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, and Lewis Gregory all lost to the trailing edge after striking slightly earlier while attempting to shift balls to the leg. The Durban team’s spinners, Keshav Maharaj and Prenelan Subrayen, had taken good advantage of a sluggish, spin-friendly pitch.
The Kings were in big danger as Janneman Malan patiently smacked a Dwaine Pretorius full toss to Wiaan Mulder at the cover.
DSG vs JSK: Shephard and Ferreira’s 87 run partnership
Ferreira first relied on fortune, nudging boundaries through the slips. But under the steady leadership of captain Faf du Plessis on the opposing side. The batters started to assert their dominance. When Du Plessis was superbly taken on the fence for 39 in 33 deliveries off the ball of the Sri Lankan spin bowler Akila Dananjaya, the duo had contributed 72 in 49 deliveries for the 5th wicket.
Ferreira had been accompanied by West Indian Romario Shephard, setting the stage for some genuine devastation. In their 40-ball stand of 87 runs, the pair hammered five 4s and seven 6s as the Durban bowlers’ focus crumbled.
De Kock’s 78 couldn’t bring triumph to his side
In the penultimate over, fellow West Indian Jason Holder bowled Shephard for 40 off 19 deliveries, two 4s, and four 6s), having left the aggressive Ferreira undefeated on 82.
The Giants required a strong foundation from De Kock and Kyle Mayers if they wanted to triumph. Requiring to strike at 9.5 runs per over. Malusi Siboto was destroyed for 22 off his initial over. Including three 6s, as the audience erupted in cheers of support. Giving them exactly what they wanted.
Ferreira dismissed De Kock to end the 98-run partnership
Prior to Mayers (39 in 33 deliveries) was dismissed by Kyle Verreynne from the delivery of spin bowler Aaron Phangiso. The combination had hit 98 in the 11th over. Ferreira, though, struck first when De Kock got a cutting edge on a flick to the leg. Giving the spinner a simple drop grab.
The Kings’ thrilling conclusion, in which they struck 74 runs during the final 5 overs. Prevented the Giants from matching it, despite their early advantage in the run pursuit.
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