JSK vs Sunrisers Abandoned Due to Lightning at Wanderers
4 Jan 2026 9:51 AM IST4 Jan 2026 9:51 AM IST
It was a frustrating afternoon as an expectant crowd and eager players were left waiting for the inclement weather to clear enough at Wanderers for a match to be played.
Officials talk with umpire during match 11 of the SA20 season 4 between Joburg Super Kings (JSK) and The Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC)
Johannesburg: The much-anticipated top-of-the-table SA20 clash between Joburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape was abandoned at Wanderers on Saturday.
It was a frustrating afternoon as an expectant crowd and eager players were left waiting for the inclement weather to clear enough at Wanderers for a match to be played.
Initially, as captains Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs readied for the toss, lightning struck and then shortly after a hailstorm hit the ground too. It ultimately lead to an almost three-hour wait for them to head back out for a toss which was completed - Du Plessis winning it and choosing to bowl in what was due to be a five overs a side clash.
However, just as the excitement was building in the stands, lightning returned again and - with no time left to complete a match - the umpires declared the match abandoned. Both teams were awarded two points with unbeaten JSK maintaining their three-point lead over Sunrisers at the top of the standings.
Catch all the action from SA20, MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals at 9:00 PM, January 4, LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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