Durban Super Giants Edge Out Pretoria Capitals in Last-Over Thriller

A Nail-Biting Finish at Kingsmead

The Durban Super Giants (DSG) got an exciting victory by just two runs against Pretoria Capitals (PC) on Friday in an intense SA20 game at Kingsmead. PC nearly reached the goal, chasing a tough target of 209/4 set by DSG, thanks to an amazing start from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Will Jacks, who put up 154 runs together at the very start. But in the end, they simply could not do it.

Gurbaz and Jacks Shine in a Powerful Opening Stand

Gurbaz began things for the Capitals in a great way, scoring a really big 89 from only 43 balls, and he hit seven big hits that crossed the boundary without touching the ground. Jacks assisted him by scoring a quick 64 from 35 balls, which set them for what appeared to be a simple victory but then, the bowlers from DSG pulled off a wonderful change and limited the Capitals to 207/6 in their 20 overs.

CHASING 210 RUNS.

Pretoria Capitals were 168 for 1 from 13 overs then lost the match by 2 runs 🤯

What a comeback by Durban Super Giants in SA20, A complete package at their home ground led by Noor. pic.twitter.com/eJA7U1m4qM

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 10, 2025

Noor Ahmad Sparks DSG’s Comeback

Noor Ahmad began DSG's comeback in the 13th by getting rid of Gurbaz, his teammate from Afghanistan, which ended their strong start. Also, in the 14th over, Chris Woakes took out PC's captain, Rilee Rossouw, who obtained only 1. Ahmad, with figures of 2 for 34, and Woakes, with 2 for 42, pressed on, taking down Jacks and Senuran Muthusamy (8), putting PC in a tight spot at 183/4 by the 16th over.

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Maharaj and Naveen Hold Nerve in Final Overs

DSG needed to stop the Capitals from obtaining 14 runs in the last over to win. Their bowlers were really marvelous under pressure, giving up only one boundary and grasped an exciting win. The score was tied when Naveen-ul-Haq took out James Neesham for just 3 runs. Everyone thought Liam Livingstone would be the hero for the Capitals because he's a very strong batter.But, Keshav Maharaj, the head of DSG, demonstrated his skills and got Livingstone out when he had only made 13 runs.

Super catch alert in the stands! 🚨#DurbanSuperGiant's #KaneWilliamson goes berserk as he smashes a colossal six 😮‍💨

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— JioCinema (@JioCinema) January 10, 2025

Williamson and Mulder Propel DSG to 209/4

Openers Bryce Parsons and Matthew Breetzke began things with a good start, adding a 67-run partnership for their team. Even though Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen didn't score much only managing 15 and 0, respectively the innings received a boost from Kane Williamson, who scored a wonderful 60 not out from 40 balls. The highlight though was Wiaan Mulder scoring a wonderful 45 not out in 19 balls, assisting his buddy Williamson add 91 runs extremely quick in just 6.3 overs.Thanks to them, their team went over the 200-run line. Some key players in the top order worked hard to bring excitement to DSG's innings.

Openers Bryce Parsons and Matthew Breetzke began things with a good start, adding a 67-run partnership for their team. Even though Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen didn't score much only managing 15 and 0, respectively the innings received a boost from Kane Williamson, who scored a wonderful 60 not out from 40 balls. The highlight though was Wiaan Mulder scoring a wonderful 45 not out in 19 balls, assisting his buddy Williamson add 91 runs extremely quick in just 6.3 overs.Thanks to them, their team went over the 200-run line. Some key players in the top order worked hard to bring excitement to DSG's innings.