Following their defeat at the toss, MI Cape Town was sent to bat and sent on a flier. From the beginning, Ryan Rickelton lost control and smacked the ball all over the park. Rassie Van der Dussen had been playing as the protagonist, but Paul dismissed him to provide his side some breathing room. Brevis was unable to have an effect.
After making a short appearance, Connor Esterhuizen fell against the flow of the game. As Rickelton continued, a century was drawing near. He attempted to play a huge shot, but slowed down a little and perished. The visitors kept things going with a couple of huge strikes from Liam Livingstone.
Their captain, Keiron Pollard, gave his team the genuine boost with a stunning cameo that helped them beyond 200. With two wickets taken, Keemo Paul had been the most effective bowler for DSG, while the other bowlers were not particularly effective. An outstanding display at bat has helped MI to a huge score of 207. It wasn’t going to be a simple task for the hosts however it’s a belter of a surface that definitely kept them in the game.
Durban Super Giants register the very first win of SA20 2024
MI Cape Town started off beautifully as they were able to scalp two key wickets in the first three overs of the innings. Matthew Breetzke was the man taking the team forward for the first part of the innings.
After the loss of the third wicket, Henrich Klassen came to the fold. Klaasen delivered a magnificent knock to the crowd. With eight sixes and four fours in just 35 balls, he managed to score a crucial 85.
But the tide once again fell as a few wickets fell and DSG looked to be on the backfoot. After Klaasen’s dismissal, things looked to be picking up and the match was heading towards an exciting finish. MI Cape Town had a great chance to strike back against the lower order.
However, the rain returned to spoil the fans’ entertainment. The game had to be called off as the rain returned once again, however, there was a result this time around. The DLS method came into the picture and it gave the Durban Super Giants an 11-run victory.
Fans react as Durban Super Giants clinch crucial win over MI Cape Town via DLS Method: –
WHAT A KNOCK, HENRICH KLAASEN….!!!!
An iconic innings in SA20 league, Durban was down & out in the chase then a one man show from Klaasen, smashed 85 runs from just 35 balls against MI Capetown – The beast. ? pic.twitter.com/AklROoddtN
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 11, 2024
Pity he retired from Test cricket without showcasing his talent
— AP (@AksP009) January 11, 2024
He is Running??? with Solid Batting Form
He will be Game ?Changer in T20 World Cup?2024
— Ajay Gautam (@gautam_ajay007) January 11, 2024
Klasen ka class hi alg level ka hai
— @vipin mishra ?? (@viplnt) January 11, 2024
Absolutely stellar performance by Henrich Klaasen in the SA20 league!
— ???? ?? ?? (@insaanbanjaoo) January 11, 2024
Unbelievable hitting
— Masood Ahmed (@MasoodAd) January 11, 2024
Next Captain oF South Africa ??
— Fahim Mughal 19 (@_fahim19) January 11, 2024
Literally carnival
— nomadic (@Subodh32080724) January 11, 2024
It was the Klaasen & Rickelton show tonight ??#SA20 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/qzVso9rFvu
— Lawrence Bailey ? ?? (@LawrenceBailey0) January 11, 2024
Crazy that Mi Cpt has to lose a game because of rain they would definitely won that game at the end…
— Mot ? (@IconicMot) January 11, 2024
Why do Durban get awarded cricket games?Worst venue in the country.
— Back to basics (@Schoeman1964) January 11, 2024
Klassen is a gem ?
— Ayush Singh (@ayushholic) January 11, 2024
Heinrich Klaasen shows his class and scored match winning 85 of 35 balls.He is having the form of his life ?#INDvsAFG #SA20 #Hardik #Tilak #PAKvNZ #IPL2024 #T20I #Gill #CricketTwitterpic.twitter.com/YAPbW2NfwN
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) January 11, 2024
#SA20 has the vibe not many franchise leagues can boast of…White ball cricket under lights in South Africa has always been fascinating to watch..Add to that abundance of domestic talent rubbing shoulders with best in the world..
Fascinating to watch!— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) January 11, 2024
Heinrich Klaasen just continuing what he did in the last SA20 ?#SA20 #DSGVMICT pic.twitter.com/FBjGqMbBq6
— Werner (@Werries_) January 11, 2024
Klassen against MI franchise
36(22) v MICT, Capetown 2023
36(16) v MI, Hyderabad 2023
110*(44) v MINY, Morrisville 2023
85(35) v MICT, Durban 2024Unreal beast v Mumbai Indians Franchise all over????#SA20 pic.twitter.com/ltZfcUwBfd
— Unsold IPL Player (@Leg_shift_D) January 11, 2024
