In a sensational display of wrist-spinning prowess, Nur Ahmed turned the tide SA20 2025 collision between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban Super Giants back to back Zach Crawley and Aiden Markram dismissals.
Nur Ahmed spins the net against Sunrisers Eastern Cape
First, Noor edged Zac Crowley in the second ball of the 10th over with a beautiful flight that hit him deceptively in the air. Crawley, well set up and quick with 29 balls from 38 balls, charged forward but couldn’t get close to the ball. The delivery swung mercilessly off his inside edge and flattened mid-stump, leaving Crowley visibly shocked as Noor recorded the major breakthrough.
Noor, who was on a blistering pace, produced another masterpiece to dismiss Markram on the next ball. This time the delivery was tossed full and pulled sharply back outside the off stump. Attempting an ambitious drive, Markram was beaten all round as the ball bounced off his pads. Although the initial appeals appeared incomplete, the review proved decisive, revealing three reds in Ball Tracking and sealing Markram’s fate with a golden duck. The ball was shown hitting the middle and top of the leg stump, highlighting Noor’s accuracy and control. Those two wickets in consecutive deliveries derailed the Eastern Cape’s batting and showcased Noor’s ability to seize the moment under pressure.
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Eastern Cape struggle against the bowling attack of the Durban Super Giants
Elected to bat first, Eastern Cape started cautiously, losing David Bedingham Early for 10. Crawley anchored the innings with a fluent 38 off 29 balls, providing some stability during the powerplay. However, the Super Giants responded with precision in the middle overs. Noor’s brilliance turned the tide in the 10th over when he dismissed Crawley and Markram off successive deliveries. This double lead reduced the Eastern Cape to 75/3. Jordan Hermann tried to steady the innings but soon fell thanks to another smart delivery by Noor. Although Tom Abell‘Continued 47 not out, Super Giants’ disciplined bowling – driven and supported by Noor’s figures of 3 for 14 Navin-ul-Haq – Held the Eastern Cape. At 117/4 in 15.1 overs, Eastern Cape need a late surge to set a competitive target.
