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Joburg Super Kings Win by 22 Runs Over Pretoria Capitals

Published 27 December 2025

In Centurion, South Africa, the Joburg Super Kings secured a 22-run victory over the Pretoria Capitals on Saturday, marking their first win at the rivals' home ground in four seasons during the second match of Betway SA20 Season 4.

The Super Kings posted 168 for six after being put in to bat under sunny skies at SuperSport Park. Their innings began shakily, with openers Faf du Plessis and Matt de Villiers dismissed for just 16 runs. New English import Tymal Mills struck early for the Capitals, hitting du Plessis on the wrist with a rising delivery and setting a restrictive tone. However, experienced batsmen Rilee Rossouw and Wiaan Mulder steadied the ship through a crucial 78-run third-wicket partnership off 54 balls. Rossouw scored 48 off 33 deliveries before Mills returned to remove him, while Mulder contributed 43 off 28. In the closing overs, Akeal Hosein remained unbeaten on 22 off 10 balls, and Dian Forrester added 10 not out off seven, pushing the total to a competitive mark.

Defending the score, the Super Kings' bowlers dominated, particularly in the middle overs, as the Capitals collapsed from a promising position. The home side appeared on course after openers Will...

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