Durban Heat denied playoffs shot as MSL group stage finishes with latest washout

Heat need to beat Jozi Stars on Tuesday to pip Spartans into third

Durban rose to fourth in the table thanks to a comfortable win over Nelson Mandela Bay

Steyn's vintage new-ball spell, Malan's fifty in vain for Cape Town Blitz

Heat had recovered through Miller and Bopara's 100-run stand but their total wasn't big enough

Earlier, Dean Elgar led the Tshwane Spartans' innings with an unbeaten 57

Chasing 175, Durban Heat fell short despite a 42-ball 83 from Wihan Lubbe

Durban Heat have had two washouts so far

Back on familiar ground, the former national coach and player said it was "a great opportunity to be involved in South African cricket."

In terms of audience, the response was mixed, but CSA chief executive Thabang Moroe hinted that future editions of the MSL could have seven or even eight teams