A thrilling display of striking power during SA20 2025 match on Tuesday (January 14), Heinrich Klaasen of Durban Super Giants (DSG) Kingsmead sent shockwaves through Durban with the big six hitting the street outside the stadium.
The moment not only showcased Klaasen’s immense talent, but it was an unforgettable experience for a nearby fan who managed to run away with the match ball.
Great six by Heinrich Klaasen
Klaasen’s explosive strike came in the 10th over of DSG’s innings as Klaasen gathered momentum in the match against. Joburg Super Kings (JSK). Spinning on the back foot from Tabreez Shamsi’s strike, Klaasen hit a perfectly timed pull shot that went over the square leg boundary to an impressive distance. 87 meters. The trajectory of the ball was so powerful that it cleared the stadium and landed on a nearby street, shocking the spectators.
As the ball rolled to a stop, a quick-thinking fan ran to catch it and ran away with what would be a prized possession for any cricket fan. Videos of the incident quickly spread across social media, showing both Klaasen’s stunning strike and the fan’s triumphant run.
Relive the moment here:
— rohitkohlirocks@123@ (@21OneTwo34) January 14, 2025
Kingsmead is not big enough for Heinrich Klaasen 🚀 #BetwaySA20 #DSGvJSK Welcome to #Incredible pic.twitter.com/p0T0gq0N9w
— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 14, 2025
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Appropriate context
Despite Klaasen’s efforts, 29 runs off 17 balls, the Super Giants eventually fell short in their chase against the Super Kings. Super Giants managed to score just 141 runs, He lost by 28 runs after being set a target of 170.
Short points: Joburg Super Kings 169-7 in 20 overs (Leus du Plooy 38, Donovan Ferreira 26; Prenelan Subrayen 2/24, Keshav Maharaj 2/28) beat Durban Super Giants 141 in 18 overs (Quinton de Kock 55; Donovan Ferreira 2/15 ) ) , 28 runs by Tabreez Shamsi 2-18).
Joburg Super Kings seal their second win in two games
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— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 15, 2025
As the tournament progresses, Klaasen’s explosive batting continues to be the focus for the Super Giants and promises more exciting performances in the matches to come. With each game, he cements his reputation as one of the most exciting players in T20 cricket.
