Match 9, Paarl, January 15, 2025, 09:00 PM
MI Cape Town
158/4(20.0ov)
Paarl Royals
159/4(19.0ov)
Paarl Royals beat MI Cape Town by 6 wickets
Right then, that is it from the game. Paarl Royals beat MI Cape Town by 6 wickets! The SA20 action continues as we have a game lined up on Thursday, the 16th of January. It will be between the Joburg Super Kings and the Pretoria Capitals at 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
David Miller, the skipper of Paarl Royals, says that the team performed great. Adds that Dunith Wellalage was good with the ball. Adds that Lhuan-dre Pretorius was excellent with the bat and Joe Root was good with the ball too. Further says that T20 cricket is difficult and its just about staying in the game.
Rashid Khan, the skipper of MI Cape Town, says that the game was close and the dropped catches cost them. Adds that Rassie van der Dussen played a good knock and they were just 10-15 runs short. He says that 175 would have been a good total to defend. Adds that they lost a few chances and ends by saying that he just gives his all.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius is the Player of the Match for his exceptional knock. He says that his bat got stuck in the ground during his run out. Adds that he would have loved to finish the game. Says that he feels happy that his side got over the line. Further says that the conditions were different but he got used to it.
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Earlier, MI Cape Town struggled to post a competitive total, managing only 158 runs. Rassie van der Dussen played a stellar knock of 91 not out, but received limited support from the rest of the batting lineup, except for Reeza Hendricks' contribution of 30-odd runs. The Paarl Royals bowlers did an excellent job, with the spinners inflicting the most damage. Mujeeb Ur Rahman took two wickets, while Joe Root and pacer Galiem claimed one each.
The MI Cape Town bowling unit failed to utilize the favorable conditions to their advantage, with only Trent Boult and Rashid Khan managing to take wickets. They did manage to get the game till the end but had they picked timely wickets, the game would have been different. They will look to leave this behind and bounce back in their next game.
The openers set the tone with a 50-run partnership inside the first 6 overs, with Lhuan being given a couple of lifelines that he capitalized on. Lhuan-dre Pretorius continued to play aggressively, putting together a 51-run stand with Mitchell Van Buuren for the third wicket. Later, Dinesh Karthik and David Miller combined to guide the team home without any hiccups. Lhuan-dre Pretorius was unfortunate to miss out on a century, having an unfortunate dismissal at 83.
A thrilling match comes to a close! Paarl Royals chased down a tricky total on a bowler-friendly pitch, thanks to some of their outstanding batting performances.
In over# 19
4
1
1W
1
4
2b
Kagiso Rabada 37/0(4)
18.6
4
FOUR! That will do! Short, on off, David Miller swivels and pulls it over backward point for a boundary. David Miller finishes off in style. Paarl Royals beat MI Cape Town by 6 wickets!
18.5
1
Fuller one, on off, Andile Phehlukwayo knocks it to long on for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo walks in.
OUT! RUN OUT! What a hit from Connor Esterhuizen! Full, on leg, Dinesh Karthik flicks it to backward point. Connor Esterhuizen runs and picks the ball. Dinesh Karthik calls for a second. Connor Esterhuizen aims and makes a direct hit at the batter's end. Dinesh Karthik was nowhere in the frame.
18.4
W
OUT! RUN OUT! What a hit from Connor Esterhuizen! Full, on leg, Dinesh Karthik flicks it to backward point. Connor Esterhuizen runs and picks the ball. Dinesh Karthik calls for a second. Connor Esterhuizen aims and makes a direct hit at the batter's end. Dinesh Karthik was nowhere in the frame.
18.3
1
Slower one, on off, David Miller punches it to long off for one.
18.2
4
FOUR! Shot! Fuller one, on middle and leg, David Miller uses the pace of the ball and helps it through short fine for a good looking boundary.
18.1
2b
Two byes! Back of a length, down leg, David Miller shuffles across and looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect two crucial byes.
In over# 18
2
4
2
0
1
1
Trent Boult 26/1(4)
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