The Joburg Super Kings suffered their first defeat of the tournament over the weekend, but assistant coach Albie Morkel is confident that the team will bounce back as they prepare to face the Paarl Royals in their next SA20 match at Boland Park on Monday.
The Royals are currently sitting in second place in the league table with 12 points, just two points behind the leaders MI Cape Town. On the other hand, the Super Kings are in third place, trailing the Royals by two points. The Royals are coming off a convincing eight-wicket victory over the Pretoria Capitals, while the Super Kings were handed a seven-wicket defeat by MI Cape Town.
Despite the setback, Morkel remains optimistic about the team’s chances against the Royals. He acknowledged that every team faces stumbling blocks in a tournament like this and emphasized the importance of moving on quickly from the defeat.
The Super Kings will be without fast bowler Gerald Coetzee for the rest of the SA20 campaign due to a hamstring injury. Morkel admitted that losing Coetzee is a significant blow for the team, especially considering the current trend of injuries among South African fast bowlers. However, he expressed confidence in the remaining players, particularly the spin contingent, and hopes to capitalize on spin-friendly conditions in the upcoming matches.
The team is focused on regrouping and turning things around in their match against the Royals. Despite the challenges they face, Morkel is determined to make the necessary adjustments and push forward towards success in the tournament. With a positive mindset and a strong team spirit, the Joburg Super Kings are ready to face the Paarl Royals and showcase their resilience on the field.
