The SA20 league delivered another classic as Durban Super Giants pipped Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 2 wickets in a tense run chase at Kingsmead. This marks DSG’s second win, underlining their prowess in do-or-die situations.
Sunrisers posted a par score of 165/7 after electing to bat. Their innings featured calculated risks and opportunistic strokeplay, highlighted by a quickfire 40s from two batsmen. DSG’s spinners played a pivotal role, breaking partnerships at crucial junctures to restrict the total.
DSG’s response was a rollercoaster. Early aggression gave way to caution after losing top-order pillars. At 120/7 with overs running out, the match seemed SEC’s. But Dwaine Pretorius and Dwaine Pretorius turned villains into heroes with a defiant stand.
Pretorius’s late onslaught, including three fours in an over, brought the target within reach. The final over saw DSG need 6 runs; a leg-bye, single, and a boundary clinched an unforgettable win. Crowd erupted as players embraced, epitomizing T20’s unpredictability.
Strategically, this win enhances DSG’s playoff chances. SEC’s bowlers were outstanding but lacked that final punch. SA20 fans await more such epics as the competition intensifies.