Faf du Plessis made a brilliant 87 to guide Joburg Super Kings to a seven-wicket win over Paarl Royals and keep their play-off hopes in their own hands in the SA20. Chasing 151, opener Du Plessis hit four fours and seven sixes in his 55-ball knock before he was dismissed with 21 required.

Joburg Super Kings secured a crucial victory over table-toppers Paarl Royals that boosted their playoffs chances. On a tricky surface, skipper Faf du Plessis led from the front with his 87 that helped wrap up the clinical chase with over two overs to spare.

Faf du Plessis was in imperious form with a sensational 87 from only 55 balls to set up an emphatic seven-wicket victory for the Joburg Super Kings in their SA20 match against the Paarl Royals at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday.