SA20 2025 Match 20: Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals – Match Highlights and Scorecard
Paarl Royals defeated Pretoria Capitals by 11 runs in the 20th match of the SA20 2025.
Paarl Royals clinched a hard-fought 11-run victory against Pretoria Capitals in the 20th match of SA20 2025 at Boland Park, Paarl. The Royals defended a modest total of 140, thanks to disciplined bowling and a composed innings from Joe Root.
Root Anchors the Royals’ Innings
After being put in to bat, Paarl Royals lost Lhuan-dre Pretorius for a duck in the first over. Joe Root steadied the innings with a brilliant unbeaten 78 off 56 balls, hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Root held one end firm. Skipper David Miller provided a late boost, smashing 29 off 18 deliveries.
Pretoria Capitals’ bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the innings. Senuran Muthusamy (1/15) and Kyle Simmonds (1/14) were especially economical, while Will Jacks and Eathan Bosch picked up a wicket each.
Capitals Fall Short in the Chase
Chasing 141, Pretoria Capitals struggled to build partnerships. Will Jacks top-scored with a patient 56 off 53 balls, but lacked support from the other end. Kyle Verreynne contributed 30 off 33, but the Capitals fell behind the required run rate.
The Royals’ bowlers were exceptional, with Dunith Wellalage (1/16) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (2/17) tying down the Capitals. Bjorn Fortuin (2/20) and Joe Root (2/32) also chipped in with crucial wickets, ensuring the Capitals finished at 129-7 in their 20 overs.
Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals Full Match Scorecard
Paarl Royals: 140/4 (20 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Joe Root | 78 | 56 | 8 | 2 | 139.29 | |
| Rubin Hermann | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 64.29 | |
| Mitchell Van Buuren | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Dunith Wellalage | 15 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 | |
| David Miller | 29 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 161.11 | |
| Extra | 4 15 (b 0, w 3, nb 0, lb 1) | |||||
| Total | 140/4 (20 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Jacks | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Jason Behrendorff | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 |
| Eathan Bosch | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.67 |
| Senuran Muthusamy | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3.75 |
| Kyle Simmonds | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.67 |
| Jimmy Neesham | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Lhuan-dre Pretorius – 0.3 ov), 2-19 (Rubin Hermann – 3.6 ov), 3-41 (Mitchell Van Buuren – 7.1 ov), 4-81 (Dunith Wellalage – 14.3 ov)
Pretoria Capitals: 129/7 (20 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Jacks | 56 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 105.66 | |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 46.15 | |
| Marques Ackerman | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 | |
| Rilee Rossouw | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Kyle Verreynne | 30 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 90.91 | |
| Jimmy Neesham | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | |
| Kegan Lion Cachet | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Senuran Muthusamy | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | |
| Kyle Simmonds | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300.00 | |
| Extra | 21 15 (b 9, w 10, nb 0, lb 2) | |||||
| Total | 129/7 (20 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Fortuin | 4 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 4.00 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 |
| Nqabayomzi Peter | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 |
| Joe Root | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-9 (Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 2.5 ov), 2-14 (Marques Ackerman – 4.5 ov), 3-23 (Rilee Rossouw – 5.5 ov), 4-100 (Kyle Verreynne – 16.4 ov), 5-108 (Jimmy Neesham – 17.3 ov), 6-111 (Kegan Lion Cachet – 18.1 ov), 7-123 (Will Jacks – 19.4 ov)
Match Result: Paarl Royals won by 11 runs
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