Shai Hope stole the show at Kingsmead, scoring an unbeaten 118 off just 69 balls—registering the highest individual score in SA20 history—as the Pretoria Capitals posted 201/4. The innings featured nine sixes and nine boundaries, with Hope forming crucial partnerships of 106 runs with Connor Esterhuizen and 85 runs with Roston Chase to set a formidable total.

Durban Super Giants began their chase aggressively, with Jos Buttler anchoring the innings and getting to 97 not out. However, the Capitals’ disciplined bowling attack, led by Roston Chase, ensured key breakthroughs in the final over, running out Kwena Maphaka and Noor Ahmad to secure a 15-run victory for Pretoria.

The night belonged to Lungi Ngidi, who produced the SA20’s first-ever hat-trick, dismissing David Wiese, Sunil Narine, and Gerald Coetzee in a devastating spell. Ngidi’s performance capped a remarkable bowling display that stifled the Super Giants’ middle order and sealed the Capitals’ second win of the tournament.

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Hope’s innings was complemented by impactful contributions from Connor Esterhuizen (37 off 28) and Chase (24 off 15), while Dewald Brevis added late runs to push Pretoria past the 200-run mark. The centurion was also voted Player of the Match, receiving over half of fan votes among four contenders.

Super Giants struggled to build partnerships despite a strong start from Marques Ackerman (27 off 17). Gideon Peters, returning after nine months, made crucial breakthroughs, dismissing Klaasen, Jones, and Markram, before Ngidi finished the job, highlighting the Capitals’ depth in both batting and bowling.

With this victory, the Pretoria Capitals moved up to fourth place on the SA20 points table with 11 points, while Durban Super Giants slipped to fifth with eight points. The match showcased a thrilling combination of record-breaking batting and historic bowling, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next round of SA20 action.

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