SA20 2024 Points Table: Updated SA20 Team Rankings [Jan 31] after Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals, Match 24

SA20 2024 Points Table: Match number 24 of the ongoing SA20 2024 saw a clash between Durban Super Giants (DSG) and Pretoria Capitals (PC) at the Kingsmed in Durban on January 30, 2024. Riding on the winning tide, Durban Super Giants sealed another victory as they defeated Pretoria Capitals by 8 runs and further consolidated their top-of-the-table finish in the SA20 2024 Points Table.

With Durban Super Giants (DSG) already qualified for the SA20 2024 Playoffs, the team only needed to extend their winning momentum. Captain Keshav Maharaj, despite underutilising his main bowlers, won the contest quite comfortably.

DSG, earlier, won the toss and opted to bat first at the Kingsmed. The side managed to put up a total of 174 runs, which was deemed a competitive score. Opener Matthew Breetzke played a fine knock of 73 runs in just 46 deliveries to take his side to a decent total. The player struck 10 fours and 3 sixes in his innings.

Barring Breetzke’s innings, the Durban Super Giants didn’t record any other massive innings, but there were handy contributions. The likes of Klaasen played 18-ball 30-run knock, Smuts scored 21 runs while Naveen ul Haq scored 10 runs in just 3 deliveries.

For Pretoria Capitals, Daryn Dupavillon and Senuran Muthusamy scalped three wickets apiece while one wicket each went to Will Jacks, Wayne Parnell and Adil Rashid.

In pursuit of 174 runs total, Pretoria Capitals couldn’t produce any strong partnership throughout their innings. Opener Will Jacks was the only batter who could cross the 20-run mark and played a fantastic knock of 41 runs in just 26 deliveries. At the end of 20 overs, Pretoria Capitals found themselves 8 runs short of the target and lost the fixture.

For Durban Super Giants, Junior Dala was the star in bowling as he registered a five-wicket haul and broke Pretoria Capitals’ back to win the contest.

Now let’s look at the SA20 2024 Points Table: Updated SA20 Team Rankings after Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals fixture.

SA20 2024 Points Table

With 7 wins from 9 matches, Keshav Maharaj’s Durban Super Giants continue to remain at the top of the SA20 2024 Points Table. DSG has 32 points to their name, including all the bonuses, and have a net run rate of 1.603. Paarl Royals is placed at the second spot with 22 points and 5 wins from 8 matches. The Royals have a net run rate of -0.355.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings are placed in the third and fourth spots respectively. The former side has 4 wins against its name while the latter franchise has 2 wins after playing 8 matches in the tournament so far.

Pretoria Capitals is in the penultimate position with 2 wins from 8 matches and 10 points. The final spot is sealed by MI Cape Town, who also have 2 wins from their 8 matches in the SA20 2024.

TEAMS	M	W	L	T	N/R	PT	NRR
Durban Super Giants	9	7	2	0	0	32	1.603
Paarl Royals	8	5	3	0	0	22	-0.355
Sunrisers Eastern Cape	7	4	2	0	1	19	0.784
Joburg Super Kings	8	2	4	0	2	13	-1.521
Pretoria Capitals	8	2	5	0	1	10	-1.157
MI Cape Town	8	2	6	0	0	9	-0.046

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