Twitter Reactions: DLS method helps Paarl Rocks win with a bonus point

The 14th match of the Mzansi Super League (MSL) was affected by rain interruptions and hence had to be cut short. Durban Heat hosted Paarl Rocks at Kingsmead for this encounter. After the visitors batted for nine overs, the heavens opened up. There wasn’t any further play possible in the first innings. However, fortunately, it wasn’t a washout and the second innings was cut short to 9 overs. Rain favoured Paarl a huge deal as they managed to even win a bonus point.

Henry Davids plays a blistering innings at the top of the order

The cloudy weather prompted the home team to opt to bowl first after winning the toss. It is usually easier chasing in this kind of scenarios. However, a fierce innings from Henry Davids right at the top in the powerplay helped Paarl Rocks get off to a flyer. He scored 46 off 29 balls in an innings that included four fours and three sixes. Aiden Markram played the supporting role and accumulated 29 which came of 20 balls.

Just as the rain began to pour in, Faf du Plessis decided to go for his shots and was unbeaten on 15 off 6 balls. The Paarl Rocks scored 98 for the loss of 2 wickets in 9 overs before it began pelting down hard. Kyle Abbott and Marchant de Lange picked one wicket each.

Bjorn Fortuin dents the hosts right in the first over

The target was revised to 113 runs in 9 overs and the powerplay would last for three overs. However, Bjorn Fortuin dented the hosts’ chances straightaway by picking up both Hashim Amla and Temba Bavuma right in the first over. David Miller, with 22 off 11 balls kept the team briefly interested before Tshepo Moreki accounted for his scalp.

But, after his dismissal, there wasn’t much gas left in the batting order. They scampered to 80/6 at the end of 9 overs and fell short of the target by a massive 32 runs. Moreki also picked two wickets in the innings.

Twitterati was excited to see Bjorn Fortuin follow his 4-wicket haul in the last game with another two wickets in this match. Some predicted that he would get a huge bid at the IPL auction next month. Also, the Paarl Rocks fans were delighted to see their team bag back-to-back wins.

Here is how Twitterati reacted:

#MSLT20@Paarl_Rocks earn themselves a much deserved bonus point 32 run victory over @durban_heat well done to them on securing their 2nd victory!

FAST. FUN. FOR ALL. pic.twitter.com/Sbt4JkIhQA

— Mzansi Super League 🔥 🇿🇦 🏏 (@MSL_T20) November 28, 2018

Yes Boys,loved the fight and spirit👏See you all soon😬 @Paarl_Rocks #MSLT20 https://t.co/kJMOPRENQG

— Cameron Delport (@Cam12Delport) November 28, 2018

FAF du Plessis 🙌🙌 One Day he's going to win us a World Cup #MSLT20

— Olwethu (@Olweth_Sakata) November 28, 2018

Where are all those people that said after the drafts, that Durban Heat has this trophy already and CT Blitz will lose all their games? 🙄 Can we just look at the log rn? 👀 (yes I'm being petty lol) #MSLT20

— Naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin) November 28, 2018

@PoppingCreaseSA @KassNaidoo @MSL_T20 #MSLT20 Feel for Albie Morkel! He knows he has a test match squad!

— Vimal Ramjewan (@vimal_24) November 28, 2018

What a difference du Plessis has made. 2/2 since he joined the team. #MSLT20 #DHvPR

— Rumple Spilskind (@justus_beets) November 28, 2018

📸A look back at our @MSL_T20 encounter with @Paarl_Rocks in pictures.🏏#DHvPR #MSLT20 #HeatUp 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gUVvAga09z

— Durban Heat (@durban_heat) November 28, 2018

Yes the The Durban Heat have Davey Miller in their side but they also have Amla, Bavuma and Zondo. No disrespect but that's a feeble line up for T20's. #MSLT20

— Mr Mo (@Mo_Mokhs) November 28, 2018

LOL Durban Heat chasing 113 in 9 overs open with Bavuma and Amla. It's like they wanted to lose. Miller and Klaasen should have opened all day. And Albie Morkel at 6 FFS. Coaching staff retire. #MSLT20

— Dale (@DaleKnows17) November 28, 2018

After the draft we all said the @durban_heat will def be the favourites.Just shows,this game isn't played on paper.Having said that,a certain @rashidkhan_19 will make a massive difference #MSLT20

— Razeen Allie (@iamrazzy) November 28, 2018

#MSLT20

Big hitting innings from Henry Davids earning him the @POWERADE Man of the Match getting 46 from 25 balls for @Paarl_Rocks pic.twitter.com/ZrhjUUZMqi

— Mzansi Super League 🔥 🇿🇦 🏏 (@MSL_T20) November 28, 2018

Two wins on the trot now for the @Paarl_Rocks! A win on Friday will be HUGE for climbing up the log. #MSLT20

— Keegan Kruger (@KeeganKruger) November 28, 2018

The impact captain faftastic makes to any team! Back to back wins, and a bonus point! #MSLT20

— Naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin) November 28, 2018

I know how disappointed those Durban Fans are… I was once one of them.. Attending matches just to stand in the rain hoping for the best.💔

One problem I haven't suffered here in Cape Town and as a cricket fan, I am extremely grateful. ❤️#MSLT20

— Dhashnie Pillay 🇿🇦 (@Dhashnie) November 28, 2018

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