In a rain-interrupted encounter at Wanderers, the Joburg Super Kings (JSK) emerged victorious, defeating MI Cape Town by six runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a thrilling SA20 clash. The match saw fans flock to the Bullring despite the challenging weather, painting the stadium in a sea of yellow.
After winning the toss, JSK opted to field first and quickly seized control, reducing MI Cape Town to 30/4 within nine overs. The visitors, however, mounted a recovery thanks to an unbeaten 65-run partnership between George Linde (48* off 35 balls) and Delano Potgieter (44 off 22 balls). Their efforts helped set a competitive total of 140/6.
With rain looming, the target was revised to 136 in 19 overs for JSK. Trent Boult showcased his bowling prowess, dismissing Devon Conway early. Despite the rain-induced interruptions, Faf du Plessis led from the front with a composed 30 off 23 balls before a stunning catch by Dewald Brevis ended his innings.
At 82/3 after 11.3 overs, JSK were six runs ahead on the DLS method when the match was finally called off due to persistent rain. Leus du Plooy (23*) and Wihan Lubbe (1*) remained unbeaten at the crease as JSK secured the win and the four match points.
Kagiso Rabada made a strong comeback for MI Cape Town, picking up 2/10 in his first appearance of the season. Faf du Plessis was awarded the Player of the Match, further cementing his status as the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket among South Africans.
