“I said that we were very sorry that he had to experience that in our country and we’re very disappointed, but he was very thankful I had made the effort to come see him.”

The Blitz were hoping to take his momentum into their batting effort and seemed well on track when Quinton de Kock and Janneman Malan raced to 34 after four overs

The defending champions somehow managed to lose while being totally dominant

Snyman has been having a great season for NCC both with bat and ball and this call-up should actually not have been such a surprise.

At stumps late yesterday afternoon NCC had put themselves in a very strong position.

“I am really excited to be joining the Jozi Stars franchise as it has always been a dream of mine and I am looking forward to my time with them I’ll be able to learn more and grow even more into my game”

The cricket itself wasn’t memorable. The Stars were bowled out for 108. The Giants won the game in the 10th over of their chase

The question is will misfiring Gayle be axed?

Keegan Pietersen contributed 25, but a watchful Ernest Kemm 38 (125 balls, 4x4s) and a free-scoring Obus Pienaar 72 (96 balls, 10x4s) were still at the crease

The International Cricket Council scrapped the rule last month, with teams now due to play super overs until a winner is found.