The SA20 season welcomed the new year with a thriller at the Wanderers, where Joburg Super Kings and Durban Super Giants produced the first Super Over finish in the league’s history. After a tense regulation contest ended in a tie, the Super Kings held their nerve in the decider to secure a memorable victory and move to the top of the standings.
The match swung dramatically across both innings. Joburg Super Kings set the tone with a solid batting display, building steadily before accelerating late. A strong partnership at the top laid the platform, while disciplined spin bowling from Durban’s attack checked the scoring during the middle phase. Just when the innings threatened to stall, a late onslaught lifted the total beyond the 200 mark.
Durban Super Giants approached the chase cautiously, finding it difficult to generate early momentum. An early breakthrough slowed progress further, but the middle order responded with intent, counterattacking to keep the required rate within reach. A flurry of boundaries during the middle overs brought the equation down sharply and shifted the pressure back onto the bowling side.
The closing stages were marked by excellent death bowling and sharp fielding. A tight penultimate over turned the match on its head, and with the scores level after 20 overs, the contest headed into a Super Over amid a charged atmosphere.
In the one-over shootout, Joburg Super Kings produced a composed performance with the ball, restricting Durban to a modest return. The chase was brief and decisive, sealed with clean strokeplay to spark celebrations among the home side.
Brief Scores
Joburg Super Kings 205/4 (20 overs) tied with Durban Super Giants 205/6 (20 overs). Joburg Super Kings won the match via Super Over.
