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)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Lhuan-dre Pretorius03000.00
Joe Root785682139.29
Rubin Hermann9141064.29
Mitchell Van Buuren590055.56
Dunith Wellalage15200075.00
David Miller291812161.11
Extra4 15 (b 0, w 3, nb 0, lb 1)
Total140/4 (20 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Will Jacks402917.25
Jason Behrendorff403709.25
Eathan Bosch302618.67
Senuran Muthusamy401513.75
Kyle Simmonds301414.67
Jimmy Neesham201809.00

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)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Will Jacks565322105.66
Rahmanullah Gurbaz6131046.15
Marques Ackerman250040.00
Rilee Rossouw4310133.33
Kyle Verreynne30332090.91
Jimmy Neesham140025.00
Kegan Lion Cachet230066.67
Senuran Muthusamy140025.00
Kyle Simmonds6201300.00
Extra21 15 (b 9, w 10, nb 0, lb 2)
Total129/7 (20 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Bjorn Fortuin412025.00
Dunith Wellalage411614.00
Mujeeb Ur Rahman401724.25
Nqabayomzi Peter403308.25
Joe Root403228.00

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