Durban’s Super Giants spinner Prenelan Subrayen emphasised the importance of learning from their 28-run defeat against the Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 clash at Kingsmead on Tuesday. Despite Quinton de Kock’s fighting 55 off 45 balls, the home side faltered, bowled out for 141 in their chase of 169/7.
The spin trio of Tabraiz Shamsi, Donovan Ferreira, and Imran Tahir delivered a decisive performance, claiming five wickets collectively to secure JSK’s second consecutive win of the season.
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Reflecting on the defeat, Subrayen said, “I think the reflection had already started once the guys came off the field. I don’t think there will be any dwelling on it, but there will definitely be learning in terms of what we can do better going forward.”
The Kingsmead pitch, which had seen recent rain, was not a significant factor, according to Subrayen. “I think it was kind of signature Kingsmead. I play a lot of my cricket here, so for me, it was normal. The field was a bit heavy because of the rain, but the wicket was fine.”
Despite de Kock holding one end steady with five boundaries and two sixes, the Super Giants struggled to build partnerships. Subrayen attributed this to an off day rather than desperation. “I don’t think it was a sense of desperation. It was just probably not our day, with things not clicking. In a long tournament, you’re not going to play perfectly every game, but we definitely strive to.”
Subrayen also addressed the extras conceded by the Super Giants, which amounted to 14 runs. “Over and above the 14 extras, there’s a lot of ‘should have, could have, would have’ moments you reflect on after a game. The first priority is to avoid extras, but no one’s perfect. It’s not like people are trying to bowl extras.”
Looking ahead, Subrayen remained optimistic about the team’s ability to bounce back. “Every game is a new game, and the preparation leading up to those games remains the same. We take the learnings from this match and move forward.”
With the SA20 season still in its early stages, Durban’s Super Giants will aim to regroup and rebuild, drawing on lessons from their encounter with the formidable Joburg Super Kings.
