Mzansi Super League

Cape Town blitz makes four in four

Delightful half-centuries from Quinton de Kock and Janneman Malanbacked by a polished bowling performance from the fast bowlers paved the way for the Cape Town Blitz to make it four wins from four in the Mzansi Super League with a comfortable 62-run bonus-point victory over the Jozi Stars in Johannesburg on Saturday night.

The two openers shared in a 99-run opening stand as the visitors accumulated 198 for five after being put in to bat.

Standard Bank Proteas star De Kock top-scored with a brutal 74 off36 balls (9 fours, 5 sixes), while Malan followed his lead with 66 off 43 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes).

It was then over to the bowlers, who led by pace duo Anrich Nortje (3/30) and Dale Steyn (2/23), shot the hosts out for 136 in 17.4 overs.

Andile Phehlukwayo followed them with two for 12, while George Linde mopped up the tail with three for 25.

It wrapped up another superb win for the Blitz, who completed the first part of a world-wind 20 hours in style.

They will now have to jet off back to Cape Town for their big derby clash with the Paarl Rocks on Sunday afternoon to try and secure a big weekend double that will undoubtedly put them in complete control of their owndestiny in the competition – even at this early stage.

Once again, they were emphatic in their performance, which helped stretch their advantage at the summit to 10 points over the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants.

The platform was laid by De Kock and Malan, who plundered a competition high 70 in the six powerplay overs.

Their partnership was finally broken by Duanne Olivier – the pick of the Jozi bowlers after bagging three for 40.

The fast bowler got both of them, first sending De Kock on his way, although Farhaan Behardien (30) helped add 66 for the second wicket, before cleaning up Malan.

The home side then dragged the visitors back by only conceding 46 in the final five to give themselves hope.

However, the Blitz ensured the local side was immediately back under the pump by removing two of the top three inside eight balls.

Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen were both blown away for ducks by Nortje and Steyn, with the same pair also accounting for Ryan Rickelton (14) and Dane Vilas (29).

Phehlukwayo got Pite van Biljon (23), leaving half the home side out for 81.

There was no respite from there, and even though Dan Christian tried his best with 24, it was not enough as the Blitz continued on their merry way.


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