‘Batting from another planet’ – Fans react to Durban Super Giants’ 37-run win over Joburg Super Kings in SA20

Heinrich Klaasen played an innings of his lifetime as he helped him win the game on a tough pitch to bat on. Durban Super Giants on Monday beat Joburg Super Kings by a margin of 37 runs.

It was a dominating performance by the home team as they outplayed the visiting side. it was yet another humiliating loss for the Super Kings after their loss by 98 runs to MICT in the last game.

Faf Du Plessis saw his opposite number Keshav Maharaj win the toss and choose to bat first. It was a track that was not favourable for the batter as the bowlers took complete command of the game.

Joburg Super Kings lose yet another game

Quinton De Kock and Matthew Breetzke failed to get going falling cheaply to Joburg Super Kings bowlers. The pair had batted well last game to give their team a rousing start. Veteran De Kock fell for 3, while JJ Smuts was out for 6 and Breetzke was dismissed for 13.

Wiaan Mulder and Keemo Paul scored 12 and 17 but the momentum was in favor of the visitors. Heinrich Klaasen then came to the crease and began the rebuild as he took the attack to the opposition. The 41-ball knock of 64 came with 7 crisp fours and two huge sixes.

Lizaad Williams bowled with pace and captured four wickets for 26 runs from four overs. Durban Super Giants ended their innings at 145 runs on the board. From the outset, it looked like a difficult wicket to bat on and it was proved right. Two wickets in two overs by Keshav Maharaj turned the tide for the home side. Faf Du Plessis fell first for 7 followed by Ronan Hermann for 6. Reeza Hendricks kept going despite wickets falling at the other end. The right-handed batter was out for 38 when he was caught by Keemo Paul off Gleeson.

Veteran Moeen Ali tried to bring his team back into the game but he didn’t receive much support from the other end. The 37-year-old was finally out for 36 and help Durban win the game and move to the top of the SA20 table.

Here’s how the fans reacted:

HENRICH KLAASEN, THE MAN ON A MISSION 🫡

Tough pitch, Durban 34 for 4, second best score is just 17(21) and Klaasen smashed 64 from just 41 balls – he is batting from another planet in SA20.#SA20 pic.twitter.com/CQEZSfZtbU

— Syed Saad (@s_saad2004) January 15, 2024

After IPL which is the best #psl or #SA20 ?

— Mathan (@Mathan294) January 16, 2024

Faf poor form in #SA20 means SA won't select him for the upcoming T20WC which is a W

SA have better young players in likes of Breetzke, Rickelton & Van Buuren performing really well

Will be negative message for ignoring youngsters for 39 year old in name of experience

— SINLESANN (@SINLESANN) January 16, 2024

Duplessis form is concerning. He is actually used to these kind of pitches playing in IPL. One player really wanted to come good is him. His form is crucial for RCB in IPL#SA20

— Outside edge. (@Bintu1234567) January 16, 2024

https://twitter.com/F1ash369/status/1747055725774586296

Madness…
WHAT A CATCH, ROMARIO SHEPHERD…..!!! 🤯🔥#SA20 pic.twitter.com/LJlDkIisLJ

— Nitesh Vishvakarma नितेश विश्वकर्मा (@Niteshvishva) January 16, 2024

Moeen Ali took his 200th T20 wicket today 🔥 Great achievement 👏 @SA20_League #WelcomeToIncredible #SA20 #DSGvJSK #Cricket 🏏 pic.twitter.com/FgQV0no8fc

— Suleman Modan (@Figjamfan) January 15, 2024