By Tim Douglas 
Joburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape claimed bragging rights on “Derby Saturday” in the SA20, thanks to explosive batting performances and nail-biting finishes.
Ferreira Blazes to Fastest Fifty: Donovan Ferreira tore through the record books, smashing the competition’s fastest half-century off just 18 balls (6×4, 3×6) to lead JSK to a six-wicket triumph over Pretoria Capitals. With Moeen Ali’s steady 25 not out, they chased down the Capitals’ 167/9 with ease.
Capitals Rely on Verreynne Grit: Kyle Verreynne’s unbeaten 72 anchored the Capitals’ innings, but Nandre Burger (2/30), Lizaad Williams (3/26), and Romario Shepherd (3/39) kept them in check.
Stubbs Steals the Show in Durban: Tristan Stubbs’ blistering 66 not out off 37 balls powered Sunrisers Eastern Cape past Durban’s Super Giants. Simon Harmer (4/18) wreaked havoc, dismantling the DSG middle order and setting the stage for Stubbs’ heroics.
Markram & Stubbs Build, Stoinis Creates Drama: Aiden Markram (38) and Stubbs started the Sunrisers’ chase cautiously, but Marcus Stoinis struck twice, removing Markram and Patrick Kruger to ignite tension.
Stubbs Finishes the Job: Undeterred, Stubbs found able support in Marco Jansen (24 not out), forging an unbeaten 66-run partnership to secure a thrilling victory and propel Sunrisers to third in the table.
Key takeaways from Saturday
Super Kings Thrash Capitals:
- Ferreira smashed the competition’s fastest half-century (18 balls) to chase down Pretoria Capitals’ 167/9.
- Joburg Super Kings won by 6 wickets thanks to Ferreira’s unbeaten 56 and Moeen Ali’s 25*.
- Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, and Romario Shepherd shared 8 wickets for JSK.
Sunrisers Edge Super Giants:
- Stubbs’ blistering 66 not out off 37 balls secured victory for Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
- Simon Harmer destroyed DSG’s middle order with a career-best 4/18, including JJ Smuts and Heinrich Klaasen.
- Sunrisers chased down Durban’s 159/7 with Markram (38) and Stubbs leading the charge.
Sunday Promises Cape Town Clash:
The SA20 action continues with the “Super Weekend” concluding on Sunday. Paarl Royals seek revenge against their Cape Town rivals, Boland Park Titans, in a highly anticipated derby clash.