The Durban Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals match played on January 10 was a high-scoring thriller that went down to the final ball. In this closely contested game, Pretoria Capitals put up a brilliant fight while chasing a target of 209 but fell just 3 runs short, with Durban Super Giants clinching a 2-run victory. The match also witnessed some spectacular moments from the spectators, as two fans in the stands caught stunning catches, each earning 2 million South African Rand as a reward.
Betway, the title sponsor of the SA20 2025 season, has introduced a challenge for spectators. Any fan who manages to take a one-handed catch during a match will be awarded 2 million South African Rand by Betway. This amount translates to approximately 104,000 USD or 90 lakh Indian Rupees.
Not One but Two Spectators Win Cash Prize in DSG vs PC Match
In the DSG vs PC match, two spectators won this reward. The first catch came during the Super Giants’ innings in the 17th over. On the third ball of Ethan Bosch’s over, Kane Williamson executed a brilliant slog, sending the ball sailing over deep forward for a six.
A fan in the stands stretched his body forward and caught the ball with his right hand. Overjoyed at winning the prize, the fan started celebrating enthusiastically, while the nearby spectators, cheering him on and congratulating him, added to the electrifying atmosphere.
Super catch alert in the stands! 🚨#DurbanSuperGiant's #KaneWilliamson goes berserk as he smashes a colossal six 😮💨
Keep watching the #SA20 LIVE on Disney + Hotstar, Star Sports 2 & Sports18-2 | #DSGvPC pic.twitter.com/KwiTpo4yPa
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) January 10, 2025
And another @Betway_za Catch 2 Million winner! 🤯#BetwaySA20 #DSGvPC #WelcomeToIncredible pic.twitter.com/RHd4Uah7hl
— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 10, 2025
The second moment came in the very first over of Pretoria Capitals’ innings. Will Jacks slog-swept a Keshav Maharaj’s delivery, sending the ball into the stands. A spectator caught it with one hand and secured a cash prize of 2 Million Rand. This was the second match of the season, and so far, three spectators have taken one-handed catches to win this prize.
