SA20 2025 Match 28: Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals – Match Highlights and Scorecard

Sunrisers Eastern Cape defeated Paarl Royals by 48 runs in the 28th match of the SA20 2025.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape secured a dominant 48-run victory over Paarl Royals in the 28th match of SA20 2025 at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. With this win, they head into the Eliminator against Joburg Super Kings with confidence, while Paarl Royals remain in second place despite the defeat.

Sunrisers Post 148 After Tristan Stubbs’ Late Blitz

After opting to bat first, Sunrisers Eastern Cape managed 148/8 in their 20 overs. Jordan Hermann played a steady knock of 53 off 38 balls, anchoring the innings. Tristan Stubbs provided late fireworks, smashing 43 off 27 balls, including three sixes, to boost the total.

Paarl Royals’ bowlers had a mixed outing. Captain Bjorn Fortuin led from the front with figures of 2/20 in four overs, while Eshan Malinga also picked up two wickets for just 21 runs. However, Mitchell Owen had a tough debut, conceding 36 runs in three overs, including 23 in his final over.

Paarl Royals Crumble Under Jansen-Overton Attack

Chasing 149, Paarl Royals had a horror start, losing half their side for just 22 runs inside four overs. Craig Overton (3/15) and Marco Jansen (3/22) tore through the top order, leaving no room for recovery.

Rubin Hermann (35 off 39) and Andile Phehlukwayo (22 off 24) tried to steady the innings, but captain Aiden Markram struck twice in quick succession to put the game beyond reach. The Royals were bowled out for just 100 in 18.2 overs.

This comprehensive win earned Sunrisers Eastern Cape a bonus point, further strengthening their position ahead of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Paarl Royals will need to regroup before Qualifier 1, as their batting frailties were brutally exposed.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals Full Match Scorecard

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: 148/8 (20 overs)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Tony de Zorzi8810100.00
David Bedingham111110100.00
Jordan Hermann533861139.47
Tom Abell9111081.82
Aiden Markram8100080.00
Tristan Stubbs432713159.26
Marco Jansen5120041.67
Liam Dawson2200100.00
Craig Overton01000.00
Extra9 (b 0, w 8, nb 0, lb 1)
Total148/8 (20 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Bjorn Fortuin402025.00
Lungi Ngidi2022011.00
Mujeeb Ur Rahman402406.00
Dunith Wellalage302418.00
Mitchell Owen3036212.00
Eshan Malinga402125.25

Fall of wickets: 1-14 (Tony de Zorzi – 2.2 ov), 2-37 (David Bedingham – 4.3 ov), 3-74 (Tom Abell – 8.6 ov), 4-94 (Jordan Hermann – 12.2 ov), 5-107 (Aiden Markram – 14.3 ov), 6-121 (Marco Jansen – 18.2 ov), 7-147 (Tristan Stubbs – 19.5 ov), 8-148 (Craig Overton – 19.6 ov)

Paarl Royals: 100/10 (18.2 overs)

BattersRB4S6SSR
Lhuan-dre Pretorius350060.00
Mitchell Owen7510140.00
Rubin Hermann35393189.74
Mitchell Van Buuren120050.00
Dewan Marais230066.67
Dunith Wellalage8420200.00
Andile Phehlukwayo22242191.67
Bjorn Fortuin01000.00
Mujeeb Ur Rahman11171064.71
Eshan Malinga8401200.00
Lungi Ngidi360050.00
Extra0 (b 0, w 0, nb 0, lb 0)
Total100/10 (18.2 ov)
BowlersOMRWECON
Craig Overton401533.75
Marco Jansen402235.50
Ottniel Baartman302207.33
Richard Gleeson2.201918.14
Aiden Markram301525.00
Liam Dawson20713.50

Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Lhuan-dre Pretorius – 0.6 ov), 2-10 (Mitchell Owen – 1.4 ov), 3-11 (Mitchell Van Buuren – 2.1 ov), 4-13 (Dewan Marais – 2.4 ov), 5-22 (Dunith Wellalage – 3.5 ov), 6-71 (Andile Phehlukwayo – 12.2 ov), 7-71 (Bjorn Fortuin – 12.3 ov), 8-81 (Rubin Hermann – 15.2 ov), 9-94 (Eshan Malinga – 16.4 ov), 10-100 (Lungi Ngidi – 18.2 ov)


Match Result: Sunrisers Eastern Cape won by 48 runs

Player of the Match: Jordan Hermann