5 instances when JP Duminy showed he's the best finisher in T20s
Duminy is one of the best finishers in the shortest format of the gameJP Duminy is one of the best all-rounders in the world right now. In him, South Africa have a proper utility player who can fit in anywhere in their dynamic squad. Duminy has been South Africa's go-to player in the recent past.More often than not, Duminy has been pivotal in rescuing the Proteas from troubled waters, especially in the T20 format. This had led to him becoming one of the first names on the teamsheet in all three formats of the game.Here, we take a look at five such instances where Duminy came to the rescue of South Africa, in T20s:
#1 South Africa vs. Australia 2nd T20I in 2008
South Africa needed to start off strong after losing the 1st T20I by 52 runs and was looking to get off to a good start in Brisbane. The Proteas were struggling in their 1st innings at 41 for three when JP came to the crease. JP hit an unbeaten 69 off 41 balls and took South Africa to a formidable total of 157 for five.
Unfortunately for South Africa, Australia chased the total with seven balls remaining, mainly thanks to a 69 run partnership between Michael Hussey and Cameron White. Australia won by six wickets and won the series 2-0.