In a riveting encounter at Kingsmead, Durban, Sunrisers Eastern Cape emerged victorious in the 12th match of the SA20, 2024 series against Durban Super Giants (DSG). The match, held on January 20, showcased cricketing brilliance, individual heroics, and a thrilling chase that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Durban Super Giants Innings: DSG 159/7 (20 Overs)
DSG won the toss and opted to bat, setting a competitive target of 159/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Wiaan Mulder played a crucial innings, contributing 52 runs off 29 balls. However, the real star of the innings was Simon Harmer, the captain of Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who showcased brilliant bowling skills by claiming four wickets for just 18 runs in his four overs.
The DSG innings had its moments, with notable contributions from Breetzke, Klaasen, and Pretorius, but Harmer’s exceptional spell kept the batting side in check.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breetzke | 35 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 145.83 |
| de Kock (wk) | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 87.50 |
| Smuts | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 81.82 |
| Klaasen | 31 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 182.35 |
| Stoinis | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 52 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 179.31 |
| Pretorius | 23 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 109.52 |
| Maharaj (c) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markram (c) | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Daniel Worrall | 2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Ottniel Baartman | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Harmer | 4 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.50 |
Tristan Stubbs 66* runs inning , Sunrisers Eastern Cape Chase: SEC 163/5 (19.2 Overs)
The chase began with Sunrisers Eastern Cape losing early wickets, but Aiden Markram’s aggressive innings and crucial partnerships laid the foundation for a comeback. However, it was Tristan Stubbs who stole the show with a match-winning unbeaten innings of 66 runs off 37 balls.
For most parts of the chase, DSG seemed ahead, but Stubbs, along with Marco Jansen, displayed remarkable composure, staging a remarkable turnaround. The 20-run 18th over from Naveen-ul-Haq proved to be the decisive blow for DSG, swinging the momentum in favor of Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hermann | 25 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 96.15 |
| Dawid Malan | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Tom Abell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | 38 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 131.03 |
| Tristan Stubbs (wk) | 66 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 178.38 |
| Patrick Kruger | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Marco Jansen | 24 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 171.43 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reece Topley | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7.20 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 3 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14.00 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.80 |
| Keshav Maharaj (c) | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.50 |
| JJ Smuts | 0.2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.00 |
Stubbs and Jansen‘s partnership of 66 runs was the game-changer, taking the match deep into the final overs. Despite the pressure, they won comfortably, securing a thrilling victory for Sunrisers Eastern Cape. With this win, Sunrisers Eastern Cape moved to the 3rd position on the points table, showcasing their resilience and determination in the SA20 series.
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The match highlighted the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, with twists and turns keeping fans glued to the action. As Sunrisers Eastern Cape celebrated their hard-fought win, the clash between DSG and SEC added another memorable chapter to the SA20, 2024 series.
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