Choosing to bat first proved to be a successful decision for the Durban Super Giants, as they made a solid start during the powerplay with the scoreboard showing 46/1.
Matthew Breetzke and JJ Smuts formed a reliable opening partnership, contributing 40 runs and setting the stage for the DSG to achieve a steady total. In the 7th over, Klassen entered the crease and adopted an aggressive approach from the outset.
Just two overs later, he etched his name in the SA20 records by hitting the longest six, smashing a flighted delivery from Liam Dawson high over long on, with the ball reaching the roof of Kingsmead.
The 31-year-old right-handed batsman played an impressive cameo, scoring 31 runs in 17 balls, enabling the Super Giants to post an impressive total of 159/7.
Just the longest six of the #Betway #SA20 so far… no big deal. 🫨🙌#WelcomeToIncredible #DSGvSEC pic.twitter.com/7F4xjI9Rxi
— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) January 20, 2024
The second maximum, off a full and wide delivery outside off by Simon Harmer, soared high over long-on, measuring a substantial 90 meters.
