‘Poore din intezar karke bhi mila to yeh tamasha’ – Fans react as tournament opener of SA20 2024 gets abandoned without toss
It was a bit of disappointment for the cricket fans who were eagerly waiting for the inaugural match of the SA20 2024. The tournament opener was scheduled to be played between the defending champions, Sunrisers Easter Cape and the last edition’s semi-finalists Joburg Super Kings at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
The fans were left dejected after the rain played a spoilsport and the match got abandoned without a ball being bowled. Even, the rain didn’t let the toss be a possible thing in Gqeberha.
After the match got abandoned and ended without any result, both teams shared two points each and are currently the table toppers. Notably, Aiden Markram’s Sunrisers Easter Cape were looking ahead to start their winning campaign as they entered the second edition of the tournament with the tag of reigning champions.
On the other hand, Joburg Super Kings under the captaincy of former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis, were also eyeing to starting their winning run in the tournament. But the wishes of both the teams were washed off by the heavy rain in Gqeberha.
Apart from all this, the second edition of the tournament has also the inclusion of a new rule in which both the captains have to be ready with both of their their bat-first XI and bowl-first XI at the time of toss and will have to present it after the toss.
However, the playing XI of the inaugural match of the tournament couldn’t be announced as there was no toss due to the rain.
Here’s a look at both the squad in the 1st match of SA20 2024:
Joburg Super Kings (JSK):
Reeza Hendricks, Moeen Ali, Aaron Phangiso, Wayne Madsen, Donovan Ferreira, Faf du Plessis (C), David Wiese, Lizaad Williams, Dayyaan Galiem, Kyle Simmonds, Sibonelo Makhanya, Leus du Plooy, Zahir Khan, Nandre Burger, Romario Shepherd, Sam Cook, Gerald Coetzee and Ronan Hermann.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SUNE):
Liam Dawson, Dawid Malan, Temba Bavuma, Sisanda Magala, Simon Harmer, Ayabulela Gqamane, Sarel Erwee, Adam Rossington, Patrick Kruger, Craig Overton, Daniel Worrall, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (C), Ottniel Baartman, Brydon Carse, Beyers Swanepoel, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Simelane, Jordan Hermann and Caleb Seleka.
Here’s how fans react to tournament opener SA20 2024 getting washed out:
Some are saying that the Test Cricket god is at work. #SA20
— Ragav 𝕏 (@ragav_x) January 10, 2024
Opening match of SA20 season 2 has officially been abandoned
We try again tomorrow in a place you don't want to place high weather hopes on, Durban 😬#SA20
— Werner (@Werries_) January 10, 2024
HANDSHAKES…FINALLY.. #SA20
— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) January 10, 2024
Waited whole day for #SA20 but it's raining now #SECvJSK pic.twitter.com/zosX2bPwnB
— Pushpa The Rule 🐉 (@Allu_BhaiFan) January 10, 2024
Ah thats called bad luck
— ASFAND🏏 (@asfandqaisrani) January 10, 2024
Get bath before the league 😅
— Azan (@heyazan056) January 10, 2024
The inaugural game of the 2024 SA20 has been called without a single ball being bowled. #SA20 pic.twitter.com/kLqQtHKKgO
— KrrishnaTweets (@KAakrosh) January 10, 2024
Called Off. Let’s Go To Durban Tomorrow Where The Weather Is Bad Too! #SECvsJSK #SA20
POINTS SHARED!
SEC – 1 | JSK – 1
— Varun Velamakanti (@VarunSunRisers) January 10, 2024
🚨Breaking:
Sadly, today’s match has been abandoned due to rain. If less than 7 overs are bowled Ticket holders are entitled to a refund#SA20 #SECvJSK #JoburgSuperKings pic.twitter.com/SKGrucYj6j— Akash Madhwal 🧢 (@AkashMadhwal_) January 10, 2024
Set alarm mid way only to wake up and see the match being abandoned due to rain. Waah, Well done for the spot selection, you guys. And, that too for the League opener.. You guys are awesome. Back to blanket!! #JSK #SECvJSK #SA20
— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) January 10, 2024
