Joburg Super Kings Vs Pretoria Capitals: DJ Leads JSK To Win

The match between Joburg Super Kings Vs Pretoria Capitals was a phenomenal opening for the JSK in the SA20 season 2025-26, as their bowler Duan Jansen took a stunning four-wicket haul to lead the JSK to a comfortable win by 22 runs. While defending a relatively humble total, Joburg Super Kings showed a lot of character to kick off their campaign on a high note.

JSK Recover from Early Struggles with Key Middle-Order Performance

Batting first, Joburg Super Kings got off to a wobbly start, with the loss of Matthew de Villiers and struggling Faf du Plessis in the early overs itself, reducing them to 16/2. However, the faltering start was soon arrested by Rilee Rossouw and Wiaan Mulder, who showed sound judgment in picking their shots.

The pair responded to the spin duo of Keshav Maharaj and Roston Chase in style. The flurry of three fours and two sixes in a mere seven deliveries made the Capitals team question their bowler arrangements.

Late Wobbles but Akeal Hosein’s Cameo Lifts Total

JSK was sailing comfortably at 94 for 2 off 12 overs, but wickets soon began to fall as Rossouw got out unexpectedly. Mulder was back in the pavilion soon, even as he battered back-to-back sixes, and Donovan Ferreira added to their woes.

Just when it seemed that the innings was slowing down, Akeal Hosein was introduced who made a late cameo that ensured that a competitive 168/6 was amassed, thanks to back-to-back sixes hit in the penultimate over.

Pretoria Capitals Pretoria Capitals Start Strong but Lose Momentum

Pretoria Capitals replied in an initial cautious manner until they gained tempo through Bryce Parsons, who hammered two sixes in the fourth over. Will Smeed gave more impetus to the innings, and Pretoria Capitals stormed to 48 in the first powerplay, with the opening wicket adding 71. The turning point finally came with Hosein relieving Smeed, which brought forth a dramatic change.

Duan Jansen Turns the Tide of the Match

The decisive spell in the battle between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals came in the form of Duan Jansen’s spell. He got the wickets of Shai Hope, and also got two in one over, including a well-set Parsons and Connor Esterhuizen. Dewald Brevis being largely ineffective, Pretoria Capitals were reduced from 71/0 to 89/5 in no time.

JSK Bowlers Seal Comfortable Victory

Only Roston Chase and Keshav Maharaj would get to double figures after that, with the required run rate rising all the time. Jansen finished his four-over spell with a brace of wickets in his last over, while Richard Gleeson cleaned up the tail to secure a comprehensive win for JSK.

Match Summary: Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals

Joburg Super Kings: 168/6 in 20 overs
- Rilee Rossouw 48, Wiaan Mulder 43
- Tymal Mills 2/17
Pretoria Capitals: 146/9 in 20 overs
- Bryce Parsons 41
- Duan Jansen 4/23