SA20: Rain Halts Jukskei Derby Between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals
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Synopsis
The Jukskei Derby between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals was abandoned due to heavy rain at Wanderers. Before the interruption, the Super Kings showcased a strong spin attack, restricting the Capitals to 138/8. Both teams will earn points, sharing the top spots in the standings.
Key Takeaways
- Rain caused the derby to be abandoned.
- Moeen Ali made a successful season debut.
- Joburg Super Kings' spin trio performed excellently.
- Faf du Plessis showcased tactical brilliance.
- Both teams received points after the match.
Johannesburg, Jan 17 (NationPress) The highly anticipated Jukskei Derby featuring the Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals was called off due to a severe rainstorm at Wanderers.
Prior to the cancellation, the Super Kings' spin attack was proving to be quite challenging. This came after the Super Kings made changes to their spin lineup for the Jukskei Derby against the Capitals on Thursday evening.
Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi was rested, allowing former England double white-ball World Cup champion Moeen Ali to make his Season 3 debut.
Moeen teamed up with seasoned player Imran Tahir and the rapidly improving Donovan Ferreira. Ferreira opened the bowling during the powerplay and quickly made an impact, dismissing the formidable Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who was caught at point by Tahir on just the third ball of the innings.
Moeen was brought into the attack following the powerplay and made an immediate impact, clean bowling Capitals captain Rilee Rossouw. With Will Jacks already dismissed, the Super Kings had a firm grip at 52/3.
Kyle Verreynne attempted to mount a comeback with a determined 39 runs off 31 balls, while Liam Livingstone struggled for 22 runs off 30 balls. Jimmy Neesham tried to accelerate the scoring with 30 runs off 21 balls, but the JSK spin trio continued to apply pressure.
Moeen concluded his spell with impressive figures of 2/21 over four overs, while Ferreira recorded 2/17 off three. Tahir remained economical, finishing with 1/17.
A highlight of the Super Kings' fielding performance was captain Faf du Plessis' sharp tactical insight in managing his spin bowlers and the timing of their introduction.
This strategic approach was crucial in limiting the Capitals to a score of just 138/8 before the rain disrupted play.
As a result, both teams will each receive two points, elevating them to the top of the standings with 10 points, while the Capitals share second place with MI Cape Town at nine points.
