SA20 2025 Match 26: Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals – Match Highlights and Scorecard

Joburg Super Kings defeated Paarl Royals by 7 wickets in the 26th match of the SA20 2025.

In the 26th match of the SA20 2025, Joburg Super Kings (JSK) defeated Paarl Royals by 7 wickets at The Wanderers, Johannesburg, on January 30. After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, JSK restricted Paarl Royals to 150/9 in their 20 overs.

Dinesh Karthik’s Fightback

Paarl Royals had a tough start, losing early wickets. Sam Hain (2) was dismissed in the first over, followed by Lhuan-dre Pretorius (19) and Rubin Hermann (28), leaving the team at 35/3. The middle order continued to struggle, with wickets falling at regular intervals.

Dinesh Karthik, the star of the innings, fought back with a brilliant 53 runs off 39 balls, including 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. Despite his efforts, Paarl Royals could only manage 150 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Donovan Ferreira was the standout bowler for JSK, taking 3 wickets for 23 runs in 4 overs.

Faf du Plessis’ Batting Masterclass

In reply, JSK made light work of the chase. Faf du Plessis played an outstanding knock of 87 runs off 55 balls, anchoring the chase. He was well-supported by Devon Conway (20) and Leus du Plooy (18*), as they comfortably reached the target in 17.5 overs, scoring 151/3. Mujeeb Ur Rahman took the only wicket for Paarl Royals, dismissing Conway.

This win was crucial for JSK, boosting their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals Full Match Scorecard

Paarl Royals: 150/9 (20 overs)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Sam Hain2200100.00
Lhuan-dre Pretorius191112172.73
Rubin Hermann282640107.69
Mitchell Van Buuren5310166.67
Keith Dudgeon120050.00
Dinesh Karthik533943135.90
Dayyaan Galiem9701128.57
Bjorn Fortuin12210057.14
Mujeeb Ur Rahman340075.00
Kwena Maphaka *250040.00
Lungi Ngidi *01000.00
Extra16 (b 4, w 9, nb 1, lb 2)
Total150/9 (20 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Donovan Ferreira402335.75
Lutho Sipamla401934.75
Hardus Viljoen402516.25
Evan Jones1013013.00
Imran Tahir401914.75
Matheesha Pathirana2023011.50
Wihan Lubbe1022022.00

Fall of wickets: 1-2 (Sam Hain – 0.2 ov), 2-26 (Lhuan-dre Pretorius – 3.2 ov), 3-35 (Mitchell Van Buuren – 4.2 ov), 4-40 (Keith Dudgeon – 5.1 ov), 5-68 (Rubin Hermann – 9.5 ov), 6-80 (Dayyaan Galiem – 11.3 ov), 7-138 (Dinesh Karthik – 17.3 ov), 8-142 (Bjorn Fortuin – 18.5 ov), 9-145 (Mujeeb Ur Rahman – 19.2 ov)

Joburg Super Kings: 151/3 (17.5 overs)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Devon Conway20253080.00
Faf du Plessis875547158.18
Leus du Plooy *181610112.50
Donovan Ferreira10711142.86
Jonny Bairstow *8510160.00
Extra8 (b 2, w 5, nb 1, lb 0)
Total151/3 (17.5 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Bjorn Fortuin403107.75
Lungi Ngidi3030110.00
Kwena Maphaka301806.00
Dayyaan Galiem1021021.00
Mujeeb Ur Rahman3.502015.22
Keith Dudgeon302919.67

Fall of wickets: 1-54 (Devon Conway – 7.2 ov), 2-130 (Faf du Plessis – 15.3 ov), 3-141 (Donovan Ferreira – 16.5 ov)


Match Result: Joburg Super Kings won by 7 wickets.