Faf du Plessis and Leus du Plooy looked unstoppable as Joburg registered a 10-wicket win over MI Cape Town in the ongoing SA20 2024 league. Notably, the rain played a spoilsport as the game was reduced to eight overs as both teams were looking for a win at Newlands to stay alive in the competition.
Batting first, Cape Town opener Rassie van der Dussen, who hit a magnificent century against Joburg earlier in the season, failed to get going as he could manage to score only 16 runs off 18 deliveries. For an eight-over game, his strike rate seemed to be unsatisfactory but yet the home team posted 80 runs on the board.
Skipper Keiron Pollard played a blistering knock of 33* runs off just 10 deliveries while Rick Rickleton made 23 runs off 16 deliveries. Imran Tahir was the star with the bowl for Joburg as the veteran spinner picked up two wickets while Nandre Burger and Lizaad Williams proved to be economical.
When it came to the chase, Joburg were set a target of 98 runs as per the DLS method. However, Du Plessis and Du Plooy hammered Cape Town’s bowlers to win the match in just 5.4 overs. Skipper Faf hit 50* off just 20 deliveries while Plooy made 41* runs off 14 deliveries. Cape Town bowlers looked clueless in the middle as Joburg picked up a sensational win to stay alive in the race.
They started the season on the back foot but are slowly gaining momentum. With the win, Joburg now moved to number four on the points table with 13 points in eight games. Meanwhile, Cape Town are once again having a tough time as the Kieron Pollard-led side has nine points from eight matches and is at the bottom of the table.
As things stand, either of the teams can qualify for the playoffs of the ongoing SA20 2024. For Cape Town to qualify, they need Joburg and Pretoria Capitals to drop points in the remaining matches, while the Faf du Plessis-led side can’t afford to relax as they are still in a tight spot.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Joburg Super Kings versus MI Cape Town SA20 game:
I have not watch the match last night.
But I am very happy and thrilled to see the 10 wickets bonus point victory 💛.
Well Done Du Plessis and Du Ployy 💛🔥.#SA20 pic.twitter.com/yywHx6bEyA
— Dhohar 🦁 (@dhohar_07) January 30, 2024
What a Win for @JSKSA20 Team. Match Winning Knock. Take a Bow @faf1307 50*(20) and @leusduplooy24 41*(14).
What a Partnership for First Wicket ➡️ 98*(34) 🔥🔥🔥🔥. @ImranTahirSA 2/13 🔥🔥🔥🔥.
JSK won by 10 Wickets.#SA20 #MICTvJSK
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 30, 2024
Jsk thrashing Lollard’s team that too with a bonus point 🥳 We’re back with a bang 💛🔥🔥 #SA20 pic.twitter.com/05eN9LzPHY
— ★ 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘢𝘴 ★ (@aravindmsd_07) January 30, 2024
Faf 50*(20)
Du plooy 41*(14)
Correct -aana time la form ku vanthurukaanga 👍🏻💛#JSK #JSKvsMICT #SA20 pic.twitter.com/EH3CqsKkEo
— ͏ ͏͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏͏ ͏ ͏͏͏ ͏ ۣ͏͏͏𝐀 𝐑 𝐔 𝐍 🛡 (@Itz_Aruntwitzz) January 30, 2024
🚨📰: Faf du plessis vs MI Capetown:
50*(20) with 4 fours & 3 sixes
while successfully chasing 98 runs in a 8 over match.
So Far in #SA20
50*(20) , 25*(12) , 17(19), 9(6) , 10(11), 7(17) , 6(10) , DNB#RCB
— RCB Xtra. (@Rcb_Xtra) January 30, 2024
#SA20@faf1307
What a batting by faf ….#SA20 #FAF pic.twitter.com/P9SgO9oDQv
— cric Bhartiya (@Surajchakravat1) January 30, 2024
This guy Leus Du Plooy needs to be in CSK by next year before any other team (especially, MI) loots him
SA20 23- 249 runs, 65 Avg., 139 SR
SA20 24- 224 runs, 45 Avg., 181 SR
More than the stats, he’s a match winner pic.twitter.com/RomtqbtPVC
— Ashutosh😼 (@IAshutoshMittal) January 30, 2024
FAF DU PLESSIS STORM IN THE SA20.
– He smashed 50* (20) with 4 fours and 2 sixes. JSK chased down 98 in just 5.4 overs pic.twitter.com/LfIjYxDdFb
— JUSTIN (@Justin127416) January 30, 2024
Joburg Super Kings chased 98 runs in 5.4 overs against MI Capetown in the SA20.
– Faf Du Plessis 50* (20) & Du Plooy 41* (14) pic.twitter.com/thJUGbnIny
— Karthi ❥ (@karthidotcom) January 30, 2024
Du Plessis and Du Plooy seem to be a destructive pair, positive for JSK!🥳#SA20
— Fawaaz Ahmad (@fawaaz_ahmad) January 30, 2024
South Africa should definitely pick him for the world cup.@SA20_League pic.twitter.com/mbGWjwv9Qi
— Anurag Goyal (@Cricketforver) January 30, 2024
THE FAF DU PLESSIS SHOW IN THE SA20….!!!
50* (20) with 4 fours and 2 sixes. JSK chased down 98 in just 5.4 overs in the rain curtailed game, Leus Du Plooy smashed 42* (14). pic.twitter.com/FX5vuLXGxG
— Damini lukha (@LukhaRam30031) January 30, 2024
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