The Joburg Super Kings (JSK) spin trio of Tabraiz Shamsi, Donovan Ferreira, and Imran Tahir delivered a commanding performance to secure a 28-run victory over Durban’s Super Giants in their SA20 clash at Kingsmead on Tuesday. Their combined effort dismantled the hosts’ batting lineup, propelling JSK to their second consecutive win of the third season.
Chasing JSK’s total of 169/7, the Super Giants faltered despite Quinton de Kock‘s valiant knock of 55 off 45 balls. De Kock held one end steady with five boundaries and two sixes, but wickets tumbled around him. Shamsi, Ferreira, and Tahir shared five wickets, ensuring the home side fell short, bowled out for 141 in 18 overs.
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The match saw a moment of brilliance from the 45-year-old Tahir, who dived spectacularly at point to catch Wiaan Mulder off a reverse sweep. The catch galvanised the visitors, who turned the tide decisively.
The Super Giants were well-placed at 99/4, with De Kock and Heinrich Klaasen threatening to take the game away. Klaasen, striking a quick 29 off 17 balls, looked dangerous until Matheesha Pathirana dismissed him with a leg-side catch at the end of the 12th over. From there, the collapse was swift, with JSK’s spinners tightening the noose.
Earlier, the Super Kings set a competitive total, thanks to contributions from Leus du Plooy (38), Jonny Bairstow (26), and Ferreira (26). Gerald Coetzee provided late fireworks, smashing the final two balls of the innings for six to ensure JSK carried momentum into the second innings.
Despite the defeat, Quinton de Kock was named Player of the Match for his gritty innings. “As the innings progressed, it got harder. To be honest, I thought I won’t be able to do it. I have done it on much flatter wickets. It became impossible to hit,” De Kock reflected.
Super Giants captain Keshav Maharaj acknowledged areas for improvement. “We got the balls in the right areas. If I am hyper-critical, we left 15 runs there. It happens in T20 cricket. Naveen is a champion bowler. We can be better in certain periods. The character needs to come through, but there were glimpses of positives,” he said.
JSK skipper Faf du Plessis expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance. “Last year, the wicket was spin-heavy. It looked like a dry surface. I was surprised it was sticky – maybe because of the moisture. We thought 160 would keep us in the game. Those two sixes from Gerald at the end were huge. Donovan was hard to hit, and the spinners picked up wickets. Very happy to come here and win. To top the table is a great result for us,” he said.
The Super Kings will look to maintain their form, while the Super Giants must regroup and address their middle-order struggles.
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