Twitter Reactions: Dane Vilas leads from the front to guide Durban Heat to a fantastic win

After playing six games, the Durban Heat have finally managed to secure a win in MSL 2019. It was skipper Dane Vilas who led them from the front with a brilliant batting effort. For the Cape Town Blitz, however, it is their third consecutive loss. The same team which seemed one of the favourites to make it into the top-three at one stage is slowly drifting apart. On another occasion this season, their bowling performance has failed to impress the fans.

Quinton de Kock, the captain of the Blitz chose to bat first after he won the toss. However, he could never get going and crawled to a 15-ball 10. His opening partner, Janneman Malan played a good knock though. Along with David Bendingham, he built up a very good partnership. While the latter scored 44 off 33 balls, Malan got to a well-made 75.

Towards the end, Liam Livingstone and Vernon Philander played quickfire knocks. Thus, they managed to propel the team’s score to 181/5 in 20 overs. Kyle Abbott picked up two wickets for the Heat.

Dane Vilas and Wihan Lubbe come up with impressive knocks

The chase didn’t start off on a great note for the Durban Heat. Right in the second over, Dale Steyn sent both the openers back with two beautiful deliveries. While Wesley Marshall scored 12 runs, Alex Hales got 10. After the fall of these two wickets, Dane Vilas and Wihan Lubbe joined hands to stitch together a great partnership. Initially, Lubbe was the aggressor and took the attack to the bowlers. He was looking good for a big score and played some great shots on both sides of the wicket.

But after he got to 49 from 28 balls, Mohammad Nawaz managed to get the better of him. Dane Vilas, however, held one end tight and always ensured that he put his team in a commanding position. The skipper remained unbeaten on 75 from 52 balls in an innings that included 6 fours and 3 sixes.

David Miller remained unbeaten on 26 off 27 balls as Durban Heat got over the line with 7 wickets and three balls left. Dale Steyn was the stand-out bowler for the Blitz. In his four overs, he conceded only 25 runs.

Here is how Twitterati reacted to Heat’s win:

David miller thinks he can go for big shot once match finished #MSL2019

— The Dude (@PuntingDude) November 28, 2019

First win of the tournament for Durban Heat courtesy a fine 75* (52) from skipper Dane Vilas- his first ever half century in the #MSLT20 and highest ever T20 score. Highlight of his innings- that scoop six off Wahab Riaz! Vital contribution from Wihan Lubbe 49 (28) too! #MSL2019

— thecricketblog (@thecricblogger) November 28, 2019

When David Miller played match winning innings last time??? #MSL2019 he is such a overrated cricketer.

— Amod (@Amod420) November 28, 2019

The fielding by the Cape Town Blitz has been absolutely pathetic. No pressure being put on the batsmen to curtail twos, catches being dropped. Such low standards are not expected from South Africans, who have always been fantastic fielders. #MSLT20 #MSL2019

— Rishabh Bhasin (@themiracleboy23) November 28, 2019

@DaleSteyn62 on 🔥 🔥 #MSL2019 @CoachHesson

— Sunu Bagoria (@imSunu_B) November 28, 2019

Steyn got Hales #MSL2019

— Manish (@IManish311) November 28, 2019

Before few balls I was scolding Livingstone's grandma #MSL2019 #Mslt20

— The Dude (@PuntingDude) November 28, 2019

😂😂😂😂 Livingstone puts Abbott into the construction site. #MSLT20 #MSL2019

— 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿2019🏆We hit more Boundaries than NZ (@BackOnYourTL) November 28, 2019

The umpireeing at the #MSL2019 is shocking, why is there no DRS? #SSCRICKET @OfficialCSA

— IrishOne (@iandudleym) November 28, 2019

Liam Livingstone's stance to combat Kyle Abbott #MSL2019 pic.twitter.com/fA9BnOhJPA

— Sreshth Shah (@sreshthx) November 28, 2019