And then, at the death, de Bruyn dropped Rory Hamilton-Brown at deep cover off the first ball of the 48th over with 27 runs still needed.

BBC: Skipper Yardy sees Sussex to semi

However, De Villiers bowled Dwayne Smith and Hamilton Brown with his first two deliveries as the Sharks' Champions League adventure was ended early.

BBC: Sussex crash to dramatic defeat

In the 'super over', the Eagles made 9-1, but CJ de Villiers castled Dwayne Smith and Rory Hamilton-Brown with his first two balls to clinch the win.

BBC: Sussex crash to dramatic defeat