Gleeson’s Joburg Super Kings fighting for place in knockout round of SA20

Photo courtesy of SA20 There are a number of Bears keeping themselves warm during the winter months by featuring in franchise leagues around the world. Today, we shine a spotlight on Richard Gleeson,

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2026-01-19T14:14:50.000Z

Photo courtesy of SA20

There are a number of Bears keeping themselves warm during the winter months by featuring in franchise leagues around the world. Today, we shine a spotlight on Richard Gleeson, who is having an excellent tournament in the SA20 for the Joburg Super Kings and making history along the way.

Gleeson’s Joburg Super Kings face the Paarl Royals this afternoon in a bid to qualify for the knockout rounds of the SA20.

By beating the Royals, they will leapfrog the Durban Super Giants and claim the last spot in the playoffs.

Gleeson has had a strong tournament to date, taking nine wickets at an average of 19.33, with his best of 3-2 coming against the Super Giants on December 30, as they bundled them out for 86 in a comprehensive victory.

Fast forward two days, and Gleeson was again the thorn in the Super Giants' side as he first took 3-41 in regular time, and then bowled the first super over in SA20 history, conceding just five runs and ultimately seeing his side home to victory.

It had been a high-scoring affair with both teams reaching 205 from their 20 overs, when Gleeson took the ball to get the historic super over underway.

Bowling to former England Captain Jos Buttler and big-hitting South African Evan Jones, Gleeson used a mixture of yorkers and slower balls to restrict the powerful duo to just five runs, one of which was a bye to the keeper.

It was an exceptional display of death bowling, with the Super Kings making light work of the total, reaching it in just three balls to secure victory.