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Klassen, Mulder put Super Giants into final

Friday, 09-Feb-2024
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A mesmerising showdown was witnessed in the South African T20 League (SA20) on Thursday when the Durban Super Giants came out victorious by 69 runs against the Joburg Super Kings in the (Qualifier 2) , securing their place in the final of the rapidly growing league. Durban Super Giants were again lifted to a great triumph by Heinrich Klaasen, playing a blistering innings to make his pivotal contribution. 

Put into bat, Durban Super Giants witnessed the standout performance from Heinrich Klaasen, whose explosive batting propelled the Durban Super Giants to a commanding position. Klaasen's innings of 74 runs off just 30 deliveries left the opposition reeling and provided the Super Giants with the momentum they needed to dominate the game.

Klaasen took on Imran Tahir to score 29 runs that totally changed the trajectory of the game. Giants were further solidified with the half-century from Wiaan Mulder, taking the team to a solid total of 211-6 in 20 overs. 

Chasing the target, Super Kings failed to put up a tough fightback after their entire top-order lost their wickets for the low scores. Moeen Ali remained the highest scorer for the team with his 30-run score. Super Giants' Junior Dala claimed four wickets to restrict Super Kings to (142) in (17.4) overs. Durban Super Giants will now meet Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final on Saturday. 

 

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