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Heat and Giants share points in MSL clash

The result effectively ended the Heat's play-off chances with three games remaining.

THE Durban Heat needed maximum points from their Mzansi Super League clash with the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants in order to stand a chance of making the play-off, however rain had the final say at Kingsmead and the two teams had to take two points each.

It was effectively the end of the play-off road for the Heat and they will have three matches left to put in three good performances.

The Giants took first hit after winning the toss and ended with a total of 121 for two in game reduced to 17 overs (of which 13 were bowled).

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The umpires called the game off just after 9pm and the two teams had to share the points.

Debutant for the Heat and Afghanistan’s spin wizard Rashid Khan was the most economical bowler and he finished with one for 19 in three overs.

The Heat now take on the Jozi Stars at Kingsmead on Friday at 2pm.

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Shiraz Habbib

Shiraz has been a community journalist for the last 12 years and has a specific interest in everything sports. He holds a Bachelor of Arts undergrad degree and honours degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal where he majored in Communications, Anthropology and English.

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