JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, CMC – Romario Shepherd’s fireworks proved very important as Joburg Tremendous Kings broke their irritating winless skid within the SA20 with a six-wicket win over Pretoria Capitals right here Saturday.
With no win in 4 outings, Tremendous Kings chased down 168 at The Wanderers with two overs to spare to make their first actual influence on the event.
West Indies quick bowler Shepherd helped arrange the win for Tremendous Kings, grabbing three for 39 from 4 overs to limit Capitals to 167 for 9 off their 20 overs.
Kyle Verreynne led with an unbeaten 72 off 52 deliveries, crunching seven fours and a six as he pulled his aspect from a problematic place of 67 for six within the ninth over.
He placed on 43 for the seventh wicket with Wayne Parnell (22) and 35 for the ninth with Adil Rashid (15).
Shepherd’s presence was very important on the again finish, making crucial strikes to assist hamper the Capital’s scoring price.
In reply, Tremendous Kings seemed at risk of defeat once they collapsed to 16 for 2 within the fourth over, however Donovan Ferreira (56 not out), Sibonelo Makhanya (40), and Leus du Plooy (33) all stepped as much as rescue the chase.
Makhanya and du Plooy posted 70 for the third wicket. When each fell in 14 deliveries, Fereira dominated a 77-run, unbroken fifth wicket stand with Englishman Moeen Ali (25) to see Tremendous Kings residence.
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