19.6Viljoen to M Jansen184/6
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Hardus Viljoen to Marco Jansen. Length ball, to leg on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover, caught by Lubbe. That's the end of the first innings! Sunrisers Eastern Cape have posted a competitive total, setting a challenging target for the Joburg Super Kings. Their openers made a solid start, but the Joburg Super Kings spinners fought back, taking crucial wickets to slow down the scoring. Aiden Markram was the standout performer for the Sunrisers, playing a brilliant knock of 62 runs in this crucial match. He received valuable support from Stubbs and Jansen, who provided some quick runs towards the end to boost the total. Now, all eyes are on how the Joburg Super Kings' batters approach this chase and how Sunrisers Eastern Cape's bowlers respond to the challenge. Stay tuned for the run chase shortly.
16.1Tahir to T Stubbs131/5
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Imran Tahir to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Lubbe. Dangerman gone!
8.6Viljoen to J Hermann75/4
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Hardus Viljoen to Jordan Hermann. Off cutter half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Jones. Hardus Viljoen gets his first wicket.
7.3Ali to T Abell67/3
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught & Bowled. Moeen Ali to Tom Abell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to silly mid off, caught by Ali. Simple catch for Moeen Ali in his bowling.
4.1Tahir to D Bedingham48/2
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Imran Tahir to David Bedingham. Googly half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by du Plessis. What a brilliant grab this from Faf du Plessis!
3.2Theekshana to T de Zorzi46/1
Clean Bowled. OUT! Bowled. Maheesh Theekshana to Tony de Zorzi. Quicker length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed. Much-needed breakthrough for Joburg Super Kings.