Published: Jan 02, 2026, 12:29 PM (IST)
Edited: Jan 02, 2026, 12:29 PM (IST)
In a nail-biting clash, Joburg Super Kings defeated Durban Super Giants in the first-ever Super Over finish in SA20 history, moving to the top of the points table with 13 points from three wins.
The match ended in a tie at 205 runs each, before Joburg clinched victory in the Super Over thanks to heroics from Donovan Ferreira and Richard Gleeson.
With the main game tied, Durban needed six runs to win the Super Over. Rilee Rossouw smashed two quick fours off Noor Ahmed, helping Joburg reach the target with two balls to spare.
Earlier, Ferreira run out Eathan Bosch on the final ball of Durban’s innings when the scores were level, forcing the first tie in SA20 history. Gleeson bowled brilliantly, conceding only five runs and taking one wicket in the Super Over to seal the win.
The high-scoring thriller saw several standout performances:
For Joburg, opening pair Matthew De Villiers (38) and Faf du Plessis (47 off 30) laid a strong foundation with an 89-run partnership inside the first nine overs.
Shubham Ranjane played a brilliant 50* off 31 balls to help Joburg reach 205/4 in their 20 overs.
Bowling highlights included Akeal Hosein’s tidy 2-wicket spell (4-0-31-2) and Noor Ahmed’s economical Super Over bowling (4-0-12-3).
This win not only gave Joburg their third consecutive victory but also made them SA20 points table leaders. Durban, despite a strong chase, fell just short in a match that will be remembered for its first-ever tied Super Over in SA20 history.
