Betway SA20 had an incredible ‘Super Saturday’ with two exciting cricket matches where the batters stole the show. Season 2’s first double-header, held at the Wanderers and St George’s Park, turned into run-fests, witnessing a total of 803 runs in the four innings played.
MI Cape Town set the tone for the day with a remarkable performance against Joburg Super Kings. The opening pair of Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton broke the all-time competition record for the highest partnership with an impressive 200-run opening stand, surpassing the previous record set by JSK’s Faf du Plessis and Reeza Hendricks. Van der Dussen also reached a century, scoring 104 off 50 balls, joining ‘The Centurion Club’ alongside players like Faf du Plessis, Heinrich Klaasen, and Aiden Markram. MI Cape Town concluded their innings at 243/5, just 11 runs short of DSG’s all-time high.
MI Cape Town won by a big 98 runs.
Facing a challenging target, JSK struggled and could only manage 145 runs, resulting in MI Cape Town’s victory by a substantial 98 runs. Leus du Plooy and Romario Shepherd were the only ones who made notable contributions to the scoreboard for JSK.
In another match at Gqeberha, Sunrisers Eastern Cape hosted Durban’s SuperGiants. The Super Giants had a strong start with Quinton de Kock and Matthew Breetzke, but the real onslaught came from Jon Jon Smuts and Nicholas Pooran. Smuts scored 75 off 38 balls, and Pooran showcased his class with a breathtaking 60 not out off 31 balls, propelling DSG to a total of 225/3.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape showed determination in their run chase, with notable performances from Tom Abell (65 off 36 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (55 off 26 balls). However, they fell short, reaching 190/9, and DSG secured their second consecutive victory, winning by 35 runs.
Looking ahead to Sunday’s action, Centurion will host the Pretoria Capitals’ first home game of the season against Paarl Royals.
Betway SA20’s ‘Super Saturday’ was filled with thrilling cricket action, including record-breaking partnerships, exceptional centuries, and impressive team performances. The weekend showcased the excitement of Season 2, with teams giving their all to secure victories and entertain cricket fans across the country.
