SA20: The inaugural edition of the newly-introduced SA20 kicked off last week (January 10). The South African T20 competition has kept the viewers engaged so far, as the fans appear super impressed with the quality of the league. Featuring 6 teams, SA20 has witnessed the participation of some big names from International Cricket. The league hallmarks a total of 33 fixtures, including the playoffs and is scheduled to conclude on February 11.
Meanwhile, yesterday’s (January 18) contest between MI Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape remained ended up as an enthralling fixture. Aiden Markram’s Sunrisers managed to achieve a close victory in the last over of the game, with three balls left in the game. It was a brilliant batting effort from the prominent, which ultimately led to a successful 172-run chase. The contest further marked the second triumph for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the proceeding competition.
Zainab Abbas falls down during commentary at the boundary rope!
The renowned sports presenter Zainab Abbas’ comical collision with an MI Cape Town fielder at the boundary rope remained one of the highlights from the game. The incident occured during the 13th over of the second innings while Zainab was interviewing the Cape Town-based side’s manager, as the mid-wicket fielder crashed into her legs during a diving attempt. The presenter, fortunately, escaped the incident without any serious injuries.
“I see the ball is coming towards us. It seems we are okay, we have rather survived, It’s clearly back to you guys in the commentary box.” said Zainab Abbas on-air standing a few yards outside the boundary rope
“I have survived, but now I know how it feels! Get that ice pack out..” the Pakistan presenter wrote in her latest Tweet reflecting on the embarrassing incident
Take a look at the full video:
"This is coming straight for us.." 🫣@ZAbbasOfficial, you good? 🤣@CapeTownCityFC your manager somehow avoided the contact! pic.twitter.com/32YPcfLCMf
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) January 18, 2023
It was an outrageous hit from Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s all-rounder Marco Jansen which led to the exact incident. The local player was further named as the player of the match following a 66-run match-winning knock. Jansen single-handedly turned the game in his team’s favour following a flop show from the middle-order batters.
