Twitter Reactions: Dussen, Pongolo take Jozi Stars to the Eliminator
Jozi Stars won the game by 101 runs to storm into the Eliminator.
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As the 2018 edition of the Mzansi Super League is nearing the end of the season, the stakes are only getting higher. The final day of the league stages is perfectly set up for the fans, as three teams will fight for a position in the Eliminator. The Tshwane Spartans messed up their recent game against the Jozi Stars, but still, find themselves in the race for the Eliminator.
They need almost everything to go their way to ensure a berth in the penultimate game of the season. Meanwhile, a thundering win for the Jozi Stars in the match 28 of the season against the Spartans has sealed their spot in the Eliminator. The Stars thoroughly outplayed the Spartans at the Wanderers.
Dussen charges the bowlers
Having won the toss, the Stars opted to bat first.ย Openers Ryan Rickelton (45) and Reeza Hendricks (20) looked good with a 39-run stand for the first wicket. But the impetus to the innings was provided by Rassie van der Dussen. Dussen arrived at the crease in the 6th over and took the attack to the opposition. He continued his good run of form and hammered an unbeaten 96 off just 44 deliveries.
He smashed 6 fours, and as many number of sixes during his unbeaten stay at the crease. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada was promoted at number 4, and he hit a quick 11-ball 21 as well. Towards the end of the innings, the Jozi Stars only went higher and higher, with Dan Christian showing the form of his life with the bat.
Christian smacked an 18-ball fifty, the fastest fifty of the season. He remained unbeaten on 52 off 19 deliveries with 6 maximums to his name. Dussen and Christian helped Stars post a mammoth 239/3 in their stipulated 20 overs.
Pongolo runs through the Spartans lineup
In the run chase, the Tshwane Spartans never looked to be in command. They needed a flying start, which they failed to get. Nono Pongolo proved to be the wrecker-in-chief as he ran through the batting order, scalping 6 wickets. Barring Gihahn Cloete, who scored 50, no other batter could show resilience in the run chase. The Spartans innings folded up on 138 in 17.2 overs, conceding a huge 101 run win for the Stars. Pongolo, being the pick of the bowlers, scalped 6/20 in four overs.
Here is how the Twitterverse reacted to the game:
If you not watching #JSvTS you missing the special of #MSLT20
#jozistars are on fire๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
It raining sixes๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Poor bowlers, I feel sorry for them
Christian and Van der Dussen
Pure hitting
— KingDassorยฎ (@Gatsheni_Siboh) December 11, 2018
Van Der Dussen hits a 109 meter long six the next one goes to 110 meters distance #MSLT20 pic.twitter.com/6gP8NeAxz9
— Abhijeet (@TheYorkerBall) December 11, 2018
From 121-3 in 12.5 over to 239-3 in 20 overs. Thank You Dussen and Christian.#MSLT20 pic.twitter.com/wTtMQlq7Yo
— J. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 11, 2018
What hitting it was by CHRISTIAN and DUssen in,
Mzansi super league. pic.twitter.com/uzfFpEhH7O— SHAHZAD ALI (@alis60597) December 11, 2018
JOZI STARS WIN!!! ๐๐๐
Sensational performance from home team @StarsJozi who will host the MZANSI SUPER LEAGUE playoff on Friday.
Rassie Van der Dussen 96* runs off 44 balls, Dan Christian 52* runs off 19 balls & Nono Pongolo Best Bowling of 6/20 ๐ #JSvTS #MSLT20 ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/i7OTmam7W9
— Kass Naidoo (@KassNaidoo) December 11, 2018
Rassie van Der Dussen saying Nono Pongolo deserves the man of the match just made my heart so happy. Great cricketers but even greater humans! Love it #MSLT20
— Naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin) December 11, 2018
What a moment when Man of the Match Rassie van der Dussen handed over his award to Nono Pongolo!! Love the unity in this Jozi Stars team ๐ Really amazing broadcast to be part of โค #MSLT20 #FastFunForAll pic.twitter.com/TmiuenULtf
— Kass Naidoo (@KassNaidoo) December 11, 2018
Tshwane Spartans fall 101 short which is what Van der Dussen and Christian hit in the final five overs. AB went for a duck in the chase ๐คฆ๐พโโ๏ธ 138/10/17.2 #MSLT20 #JSvTS
— Paul Watson ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ช (@paulmwatson) December 11, 2018
Vd Dussen rightfully giving Pongolo the man of the match award together with the R15K cheque that goes with it. Last week it was Mo of Liverpool, good sportmanship ๐๐๐
Well done vd Dussen ๐๐๐๐๐#MSLT20 @StarsJozi @MSL_T20— Mzingisi Douw (@mziedouw) December 11, 2018
if reeza was breaking the door to make it to WC squad vd dussen has broken all the doors plus walls #mslt20
— siddique soomro (@SiddiqueSoomro) December 11, 2018
Rassie van der Dussen and Daniel Christian help Jozi Stars score 101 in the last five overs.
Interestingly, they have hit 12 SIXES in those 30 balls but not even one FOUR. #MSLT20 #JSvTS
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) December 11, 2018
Rassie van der Dussen just gave away his man of the match award, wow lo bhuti ๐ญ๐๐ฝ #MSLT20
— Sisiwe (@sisiwemsomi) December 11, 2018
Your @poweradeza Man of the Match is Rassie van der Dussen for his electrifying performance. He hands over the award to Nono Pongolo for his incredible 6/20 bowling figures. Great gesture๐๐ #MSLT20 pic.twitter.com/hweNKcuGpC
— Mzansi Super League ๐ฅ ๐ฟ๐ฆ ๐ (@MSL_T20) December 11, 2018
Wow what a hitting, full entertainment Rassie Van Der Dussen @OfficialCSA@MSL_T20#MSLT20 #JSvTS
— IMTIYAZ PATEL (@iamimtiyazpatel) December 11, 2018
Such heart in the @MSL_T20, @StarsJozi Rassie van der Dussen, take a bow, recognizing your team mates success over your own. I am impressed ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ปNono Pongolo truly deserves the Man of the Match award tonight!
— Devinadiva (@devinadiva) December 11, 2018
This @MSL_T20 log is soooooo insane! Anything can still happen for that last playoff spot
Such an exciting and intriguing climax to the comp… thank u @OfficialCSA for making this happen ๐
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) December 11, 2018
What a game. unbelievable hitting from @Rassie72 and @danchristian54 and then @NZP10 sealing it by picking up his best bowling figures. ๐๐ฝ #MSLT20
— Reeza hendricks (@reezahendricks) December 11, 2018
Brilliant @StarsJozi ๐ช๐ฟ๐๐ฟ https://t.co/MNSn2fHg3n
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) December 11, 2018
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