Markram's Century Leads Durban Super Giants to Crucial Victory

In an exhilarating day of SA20 cricket, Aiden Markram's remarkable century led the Durban Super Giants to a vital victory over Paarl Royals. The match saw a thrilling comeback from Pretoria Capitals against Joburg Super Kings, showcasing the intense competition for playoff spots. With the playoffs picture heating up, teams are gearing up for crucial matches that could determine their fate in the tournament. Read on to discover how these matches unfolded and what lies ahead for the teams involved.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 18, 2026, 08:32 IST

Markram's Stellar Performance Secures Win for DSG

The SA20 league showcased thrilling matches on Saturday, with three teams vying for the last playoff spot in Season 4. The action kicked off at Kingsmead, where Aiden Markram, captain of Durban Super Giants, delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a career-high 108 runs off 58 balls. This remarkable innings helped his team achieve a bonus point with a 58-run victory over Paarl Royals.

With this win, DSG accumulated five points, bringing their total to 19 and securing the fourth playoff position, ahead of Joburg Super Kings, who have 17 points. Despite the convincing win, where DSG scored 189/7 and restricted the Royals to 131/9, their playoff hopes remained uncertain. A subsequent victory by JSK over Pretoria Capitals later that evening could have eliminated both Super Giants and MI Cape Town.

Capitals Pull Off Historic Comeback Against JSK

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Intensifying Playoff Race

With this win, the Capitals climbed to the top of the leaderboard, sharing 24 points with Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The excitement was palpable in Durban and Cape Town, as both DSG and MI Cape Town remained in contention.

Joburg Super Kings still control their playoff destiny with one match left against Paarl Royals on Monday at Boland Park. However, they may have to play without their stand-in captain Ferreira, who sustained an injury after facing just one ball. Meanwhile, MI Cape Town, currently at 14 points, faces Sunrisers Eastern Cape on Sunday, needing a bonus-point win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Sunrisers are also eager to solidify their position at the top of the standings to secure a spot in Qualifier 1 at Kingsmead next Wednesday.