Pretoria Capitals fell short by two runs chasing Durban Super Giants' 209/4 in a thrilling SA20 match at Kignsmead on Friday. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Will Jacks' 154-run opening stand set up the foundation, but DSG bowlers held their nerves to restrict PC to 207/6.
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