MAKHANYA’S CAREER BEST TAKES THE ROCKS CLEAR AT THE SUMMIT

Sibonelo Makhanya’s maiden T20 half-century helped drag the Paarl Rocks out of potential trouble and hand them sole control at the summit of the Mzansi Super League (MSL) table after they edged out the winless Jozi Stars by five wickets in Johannesburg on Sunday. The right-hander walked into bat with his team on a dire 53 for four chasing 172 but struck 63 off 47 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes) – to beat his previous highest score of 46 not out – as the visitors won with four deliveries to spare. It was a massive win in the context of the season with the result officially confirming the elimination of the hosts and defending champions from the competition. The Stars...