The Joburg Super Kings launched their SA20 campaign with a commanding 22-run triumph over the Pretoria Capitals at SuperSport Park on Saturday, propelled by a match-winning bowling performance from Duan Jansen. Sent in to bat first, the Kings posted a competitive total of 168 for six from their allotted 20 overs, a score that ultimately proved insurmountable for the Capitals. The victory was anchored by a dramatic late collapse from the Pretoria batting lineup, triggered by Jansen’s devastating spell. Akeal Hosein provided a crucial late flourish for the Kings with an explosive, unbeaten 22 from just 10 deliveries, including two sixes and a four, which added a vital 32 runs in the final three overs. Rilee Rossouw top-scored with a solid 48 off 33 balls, supported by Wiaan Mulder’s 43 from 28. The Capitals’ chase began promisingly with openers Bryce Parsons and Will Smeed forging a 71-run partnership within nine overs. However, the innings unraveled spectacularly after Hosein clean-bowled Smeed for 34. The Capitals lost four key wickets for a mere 18 runs, slumping to 89 for five and effectively ending their contention. Jansen, deservedly named Player of the Match, was the chief destroyer, finishing with exceptional figures of 4-23. Richard Gleeson provided valuable support, claiming 2-33. For the Capitals, Tymal Mills (2-17), Bryce Parsons (2-22), and Codi Yusuf (2-29) each took two wickets, but their efforts were in vain amidst the batting meltdown.