Stars stun Blitz to clinch MSL title
The Jozi Stars outclassed the Cape Town Blitz in all departments to be crowned the first-ever Mzansi Super League champions, writes KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands.
The Jozi Stars outclassed the Cape Town Blitz in all departments to be crowned the first-ever Mzansi Super League champions, writes KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands.
Rain won at the Wanderers during the qualifier between the Jozi Stars and the Paarl Rocks as the Stars sealed a final spot.
Rassie van der Dussen (96) and Daniel Christian (52) helped the Jozi Stars set an unassailable 239-3 before Nono Pongolo’s 6-20 sealed a 101-run victory against the Tshwane Spartans.
What a catch by Simon Harmer, while he was seated, to dismiss Khaya Zondo against Durban Heat.
The Paarl Rocks secured a six-wicket victory over the Jozi Stars at the Bullring to stay in contention for a playoff spot in the Mzansi Super League.
The Jozi Stars cruised to a convincing 53-run victory over the Durban Heat, thanks to a commanding century from Reeza Hendricks and a sensational 4-27 from Kagiso Rabada.
Dean Elgar’s career-best 79 not out took the Spartans to their second win of the campaign after Jozi Stars scored an impressive 186-5.
The Cape Town Blitz won their fourth consecutive Mzansi T20 clash as they crushed the Jozi Stars by 62 runs at the Wanderers.
Ryan Rickelton’s blitz 91 set the tone for the Jozi Stars as they defended 209-2 to claim a 60-run win against the Paarl Rocks, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Chris Gayle will be in the spotlight as the Jozi Stars take on the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants in game two of the Mzansi Super League on Saturday.
Dane Vilas has been appointed as captain of the Jozi Stars for the inaugural edition of the Mzansi Super League.