SA20 2025 Match 2: Durban’s Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals – Match Highlights and Scorecard

Durban Super Giants beat Pretoria Capitals by 2 runs in the 2nd match of the SA20 2025.

Durban Super Giants edged past Pretoria Capitals by just 2 runs in a nail-biting finish in Match 2 of SA20 2025 at Kingsmead, Durban. Wiaan Mulder’s late blitz and disciplined bowling under pressure secured a thrilling win for the Super Giants.

Durban Super Giants Post 209/4

Durban Super Giants set a daunting total of 209/4 in their 20 overs. Kane Williamson held the innings together with a composed 60* off 40 balls, while Wiaan Mulder’s explosive 45* off 19 balls provided the perfect finish. Earlier, Bryce Parsons laid the foundation with a solid 47 off 28 balls, supported by Matthew Breetzke’s 33 off 20.

For Pretoria Capitals, Senuran Muthusamy was the standout bowler, grabbing 3 wickets for just 21 runs in his 4 overs, while Liam Livingstone chipped in with 1 wicket.

Pretoria Capitals Fall Just Short

Chasing 210, Pretoria Capitals came agonizingly close, finishing at 207/6 in their 20 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the star of the chase, smashing 89 off 43 balls, while Will Jacks contributed a fiery 64 off 35. However, wickets at crucial intervals, including a double strike by Chris Woakes, derailed the chase.

Noor Ahmad bowled brilliantly for the Super Giants, claiming 2 wickets for 34 runs, while Keshav Maharaj and Naveen-ul-Haq picked up a wicket each.

Full Match Scorecard

Durban’s Super Giants: 209/4 (20 Overs)

BattersRB4s6sSR
Bryce Parsonsb S Muthusamy472852167.86
Matthew Breetzkec R Rossouw b S Muthusamy332051165.00
Kane WilliamsonNot out604032150.00
Quinton de Kockc E Bosch b S Muthusamy151420107.14
Heinrich Klaasenc K Verreynne b L Livingstone02000.00
Wiaan MulderNot out451943236.84
Extra9 15 (b 0, w 5, nb 3, lb 1)
Total209/4 (20 ov)

Fall of Wickets:

  • 1-67 (Matthew Breetzke – 6.3 ov)
  • 2-85 (Bryce Parsons – 8.2 ov)
  • 3-117 (Quinton de Kock – 12.6 ov)
  • 4-118 (Heinrich Klaasen – 13.3 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Kyle Simmonds2026013.00
Eathan Bosch3040013.33
Daryn Dupavillon3036012.00
Jimmy Neesham3031010.33
Senuran Muthusamy402135.25
Liam Livingstone3040113.33
Will Jacks201407.00

Pretoria Capitals: 207/6 (20 Overs)

BattersRB4s6sSR
Will Jacksb N Ahmad643535182.86
Rahmanullah Gurbazc H Klaasen b N Ahmad894337206.98
Rilee Rossouwb C Woakes140025.00
Senuran Muthusamyb C Woakes8101080.00
Liam Livingstonec MP Breetzke b K Maharaj131120118.18
Jimmy Neeshamc K Maharaj b N Haq360050.00
Kyle VerreynneNot out10710142.86
Steve StolkNot out04000.00
Extra19 15 (b 1, w 15, nb 0, lb 3)
Total207/6 (20 ov)

Fall of Wickets:

  • 1-154 (Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 12.1 ov)
  • 2-169 (Rilee Rossouw – 13.2 ov)
  • 3-173 (Will Jacks – 14.4 ov)
  • 4-183 (Senuran Muthusamy – 15.5 ov)
  • 5-193 (Jimmy Neesham – 17.5 ov)
  • 6-195 (Liam Livingstone – 18.4 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Keshav Maharaj403919.75
Chris Woakes4042210.50
Dwaine Pretorius2022011.00
Wiaan Mulder2031015.50
Naveen ul Haq403518.75
Noor Ahmad403428.50

Durban’s Super Giants won by 2 runs.