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[Saba Sports News] Donovan Ferreira’s remarkable performance in the death overs propelled Joburg Super Kings to a six-wicket victory over Pretoria Capitals, marking their first win of the season in Saturday’s double-header.
Pretoria Capitals, batting first at the Wanderers, struggled initially, reduced to 38/4 by the fifth over due to Nandre Burger (2-30) and Lizaad Williams (3-26). The situation worsened to 67/6 by the ninth over. However, Kyle Verreynne’s steadfast 72 not out off 52 balls anchored the innings, aided by contributions from Wayne Parnell (22), Adil Rashid (15), and Hardus Viljoen. This effort helped Pretoria post a total of 167.
In response, Joburg Super Kings had a rocky start, losing both openers early. However, a 70-run partnership between Sibonelo Makhanya (40 off 31) and Leus du Plooy (33 off 21) revived their chase. The Capitals struck back, reducing JSK to 94/4, but the match took a turn as JSK and Ferreira launched an aggressive counterattack. Ferreira’s explosive hitting, including a rapid 18-ball fifty, and Moeen Ali’s steady 25 not out off 21 deliveries, ensured a JSK victory with two overs to spare.
Brief scores: Pretoria Capitals 167/9 in 20 overs (Verreynne 72*; Williams 3-26, Burger 2-30) lost to Joburg Super Kings 171/4 in 18 overs (Ferreira 56*, Makhanya 40; Jacks 2-26) by 6 wickets.