Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Klusener Confident in Maphaka's Form Ahead of JSK Clash
Durban Super Giants' coach Lance Klusener is happy with young bowler Kwena Maphaka's performance in their first match.
Maphaka, who recently recovered from an injury, did well in the last overs, showing he can handle pressure.
The team has started the season well with six points from two matches.
Klusener is cautious about their next opponent, Joburg Super Kings, who also won their first match.
Another bowler, Duan Jansen from Joburg Super Kings, had a great start with career-best figures and is focusing on adjusting to the conditions at Kingsmead.
Kwena Maphaka impressed in his debut for Durban Super Giants despite initial concerns about his injury.
Maphaka bowled well under pressure, taking a wicket and conceding only 16 runs in his last two overs.
Durban Super Giants have six points from two matches, starting the season strongly.
Coach Lance Klusener is satisfied with the team's performance but cautious about Joburg Super Kings' strength.
Duan Jansen from Joburg Super Kings had a career-best performance and is focusing on quick assessment of conditions.
- Who
- Durban Super Giants coach Lance Klusener and players Kwena Maphaka and Duan Jansen
- What
- Preparation and confidence ahead of the Betway SA20 clash against Joburg Super Kings
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Kingsmead
- Why
- To assess their team's performance and strategies for the upcoming match
- Teams
- Durban Super Giants vs. Joburg Super Kings
- Match Location
- Kingsmead
- Match Date
- Tuesday
- Kwena Maphaka's Performance
- 2 overs for 16 runs, including a wicket
- DSG's Current Points
- 6 points from 2 matches
- Duan Jansen's Performance
- 4/23 against Pretoria Capitals
- Klusener's Assessment
- Satisfied with team's start, cautious about JSK
- Jansen's Strategy
- Assess conditions quickly with the new ball