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In a riveting encounter, the Durban Super Giants defeated the Joburg Super Kings by 37 runs in Match 7 of SA20 2024 at Kingsmead in Durban. Despite crumbling at the start, the hosts delivered a stellar performance, completely outshining their rivals in every aspect of the game.
Klaasen guides Durban Super Giants to a respective total
The Super Giants found themselves in a precarious position early in their innings, losing pivotal players like Quinton de Kock, JJ Smuts, and Matthew Breetzke quickly. Wiaan Mulder‘s departure at 34 for four further intensified the pressure. However, a resilient partnership between Keemo Paul and Heinrich Klaasen provided a glimmer of hope. Klaasen emerged as the batting star, amassing 64 runs from 41 deliveries, featuring seven boundaries and a couple of sixes. Nicholas Pooran contributed with a run-a-ball 15, but the lower order struggled to make a significant impact. Super Giants concluded their innings at 145 for eight after 20 overs.
Stellar bowling by Super Giants
In pursuit of a target of 146 for victory, Super Kings experienced a challenging innings, with Reeza Hendricks emerging as the lone bright spot, contributing a promising 38 off 32 balls. However, a lack of support from other batters resulted in a faltering chase, with Moeen Ali being the only other player to reach double figures, adding an entertaining 36 off 26 balls. The rest of the batting lineup struggled, ultimately posting 108/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Super Giants showcased exceptional bowling precision, led by the outstanding performance of Keshav Maharaj, who finished with figures of 2/17 in 4 overs. Reece Topley also made significant contributions, claiming three wickets for 19 runs in his four overs, while Richard Gleeson secured a couple of wickets for 22 runs in the same span. Smuts and Dwaine Pretorius each chipped in with a wicket.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Unreal knock from Heinrich Klaasen on a very difficult pitch. #SA20
— Abhai (@Abhai_BTTG) January 15, 2024
𝗪 𝗪 𝗪
Came for 4 points, leaving with 5. Thank you, Kingsmead! 💙 pic.twitter.com/0MZX5k33q2
— Durban's Super Giants (@DurbansSG) January 15, 2024
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩!
Durban's Super Giants win, with a bonus point. #DSGvJSK #Betway #SA20 #WelcomeToIncredible pic.twitter.com/LuTfxUBBuJ— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 15, 2024
Congrats, Durban Super Giants #SA20 still undefeated pic.twitter.com/r90eTrAmkm
— Sarkastik Observer ☭ (@SiyaSindelo) January 15, 2024
3 Out of 3 Wins For Durban's Super Giants Under Keshav Maharaj Captaincy 👏🏻 https://t.co/cBHSjYHbck
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) January 15, 2024
Jai ho keshav Maharaj ji 🙏🙏
— Omkar Verma (@OmkarVe60626495) January 15, 2024
Keshav Maharaj to Faf Duplessis#SA20pic.twitter.com/9rdwAir0aM
— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) January 15, 2024
Even though i feel very bad for Faf form, two good things out of this match is
1. Reece topley picking up 3 wicks for 19 runs in 4 overs
2. JSK getting thumped second time— $@®@ ™ (@monkeyshowcrazy) January 15, 2024
#HeinrichKlaasen Is The Game Changer For #DurbanSuperGiants 🛐🔥
1st Game – Powerful Innings Of 85 (35)
2nd Game – The Important Catch Of Abell
3rd Game – Matured Innings Of 60 (41)Crazy Player 🙏🏻🧡#DSG #SA20 #SRH #OrangeArmy #IPL2024
— Varun Velamakanti (@VarunSunRisers) January 15, 2024
Well Played, Heinrich Klaasen….!!
DSG At One Point 35/4 & Then He Scored 64 Runs From 41 Balls In Tough Pitch..
— Krish Sheth (@krishsheth2006) January 15, 2024
