Leus du Plooy

A late Leus du Plooy onslaught and a dominant spin display powered Joburg Super Kings into the Betway SA20 playoffs with a bonus-point 45-run win over Paarl Royals. Du Plooy’s unbeaten 54 off 27 transformed the game before Prenelan Subrayen and Imran Tahir shared five wickets to bowl Royals out for 122.

Deccan Gladiators trounced struggling Team Abu Dhabi by 63 runs in the 12th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Riding on quick knocks from Andre Fletcher (41), Nicholas Pooran (30) and Tom Kohler-Cadmore (35), Gladiators posted 141 for 6 in 10 overs.

Joburg Super Kings aim to progress further in the SA20 playoffs under Faf du Plessis. They have strengthened their squad with key signings including Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway, and Matheesha Pathirana. Despite bowling injuries, a strong batting lineup is expected to support their campaign.

Middlesex batter Luke Hollman's innovative shot against Surrey, a blend of scoop and reverse switch hit, has taken social media by storm, sparking debate over its name. Despite Hollman's unbeaten 32 and earlier taking two crucial wickets, Middlesex fell short by eight runs in their chase of Surrey's 189.

The Hundred's inaugural auction saw young English talent James Coles become the most expensive buy at £390,000, while Jordan Cox also fetched a significant bid. International stars like David Miller and Aiden Markram were also snapped up as franchises finalized their squads for the 2026 season.

Johannesburg Super Kings secured a nine-wicket victory over Paarl Royals in a one-sided SA20 eliminator match. The team, led by Sam Cook, Nandre Burger, and Imran Tahir, restricted the Royals to 138 runs in 18.5 overs. Cook, making his debut in SA20 cricket, claimed four crucial wickets, including those of Jos Butler, Mitchell Van Buuren, Codi Yusuf, and Obed Mccoy.

Dewald Brevis' extraordinary boundary catch to dismiss Faf du Plessis highlighted the SA20 clash at Wanderers. Despite Brevis' effort and Kagiso Rabada's impressive bowling, rain ultimately led to a six-run Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) victory for Joburg Super Kings. MI Cape Town posted 140/6, but rain and a revised target of 136 runs benefited Joburg Super Kings.

Joburg Super Kings defeated league leaders Paarl Royals by seven wickets as their skipper Faf du Plessis led the run-chase with a commanding 87 from 55 deliveries to comfortably go past Royals' total of 150 for 9.

MI Emirates edged past Dubai Capitals by seven runs in a tense ILT20 clash, defending 137 at the Dubai International Stadium. Jonny Bairstow’s 67 laid the foundation before Rashid Khan’s two-wicket burst derailed the chase. Capitals collapsed late, losing momentum despite Jordan Cox’s resistance, as MI Emirates climbed to third on the table.

Sherfane Rutherford's unbeaten half-century in the Pakistan Super League secured a five-wicket victory for Quetta Gladiators over Karachi Kings. Despite a strong start, Karachi Kings struggled against Quetta's spinners, resulting in a total of 165-8. This win marks Quetta's fourth victory in five games. Rutherford's unbeaten half-century was a key factor in the victory.

Joburg Super Kings secured a six-run victory over MI Cape Town using the DLS method in a rain-affected SA20 clash. A revised target of 136 runs from 19 overs saw JSK ahead by six runs when rain halted play. Leus du Plooy and Wihan Lubbe were not out at the stoppage, while MI Cape Town's Kagiso Rabada excelled with 2/10.

Shayan Jahangir and Jordan Cox starred as Dubai Capitals defeated Sharjah Warriorz by six wickets to secure a playoff spot. Jahangir’s all-round effort and Cox’s unbeaten 61 ensured a comfortable chase of 135. Earlier, a disciplined bowling display restricted Sharjah to 134/8, condemning them to a crucial defeat.

Derbyshire, facing a a huge chase of 266 to win, collapsed to 74 all out inside 12 overs with former Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle taking 3-10 for Somerset. The 191-run margin of victory was the highest by runs in a T20 match in England.

The 2024 SA20 season saw the Sunrisers Eastern Cape dominate, securing their second consecutive title. Key players included Heinrich Klaasen, awarded Player and Batter of the Season, and Marco Jansen with top bowling figures. The defending champions will aim to continue their winning streak as the 2025 season kicks off on January 9.

Desert Vipers achieved a historic six consecutive wins in the ILT20, securing a playoff spot with a five-wicket victory over Dubai Capitals. Sam Curran starred with an unbeaten 52 and two crucial wickets, anchoring the chase. Earlier, Dubai Capitals posted 166/4, thanks to fifties from du Plooy and Cox, but Curran's bowling proved decisive.

Joburg Super Kings triumphed over Durban's Super Giants with a 28-run victory in their SA20 clash, thanks to standout performances from spinners Tabraiz Shamsi, Donovan Ferreira, and Imran Tahir. Chasing 169/7, the Super Giants were bowled out for 141, despite Quinton de Kock's 55. Spinners secured JSK's second consecutive win.

Dubai is buzzing as the ILT20 Season 4 kicks off today with a thrilling rematch between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers. Cricket's biggest stars, including Phil Salt, Andre Russell, and Kieron Pollard, are set to dazzle. A spectacular opening ceremony featuring Ali Zafar will precede the first ball at 6:45 PM. Tickets are available now.

MI Cape Town makes headlines by signing Reeza Hendricks for R4.30 million in the SA20 2025 auction, marking him as the season's most expensive player. The auction concludes with all 19 roster spots filled across six teams, including strategic acquisitions like rookies. The tournament starts January 9 next year, poised for intense competition.

Mustafizur Rahman, Shayan Jahangir and Rovman Powell helped Dubai Capitals to third place in the ILT20 standings. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, James Vince and Azmatullah Omarzai’s efforts with the bat went in vain.

Dubai Capitals secured their maiden win against Sharjah Warriorz with a dominant 63-run victory. Sediqullah Atal's composed 66 and Mohammad Nabi's explosive 38* powered Capitals to 181, a total their bowlers defended effectively. Nabi and Salamkheil claimed three wickets each, dismantling the Warriorz for 117.