Faf du Plessis made a brilliant 87 to guide Joburg Super Kings to a seven-wicket win over Paarl Royals and keep their play-off hopes in their own hands in the SA20. Chasing 151, opener Du Plessis hit four fours and seven sixes in his 55-ball knock before he was dismissed with 21 required.

Faf du Plessis was in imperious form with a sensational 87 from only 55 balls to set up an emphatic seven-wicket victory for the Joburg Super Kings in their SA20 match against the Paarl Royals at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Joburg Super Kings maintained their challenge for a place in the Betway SA20 playoffs with a victory over the table-topping Paarl Royals at the Wanderers on Thursday evening.

SA20: Du Plessis' Secure Crucial Win To Keep Jourg Super Kings Alive In Playoffs Race, Jourg Super Kings: Joburg Super Kings have boosted their chance for a place in the SA20 playoffs with a seven-wicket.

Faf du Plessis leads the Joburg Super Kings in a crucial match against Keshav Maharaj's Super Giants, aiming for a playoff spot in the SA20.

Joburg Super Kings secured a crucial victory over table-toppers Paarl Royals that boosted their playoffs chances. On a tricky surface, skipper Faf du Plessis led from the front with his 87 that helped wrap up the clinical chase with over two overs to spare.