Paarl Royals secured an exhilarating six-wicket victory over Joburg Tremendous Kings in Match 15 of SA20 2025 at Boland Park. Regardless of Jonny Bairstow’s valiant half-century for the Tremendous Kings, Miller’s composed knock guided the Royals to a snug win with 5 balls to spare.
Jonny Bairstow guides Paarl Royals to a aggressive complete
After being despatched in to bat, the Tremendous Kings struggled to seek out momentum early of their innings. Devon Conway (7) and Faf du Plessis (18) fell cheaply, whereas Leus du Plooy managed solely 6 runs. Jonny Bairstow anchored the innings with a superb 60 off 40 balls, together with two fours and three sixes, showcasing his trademark aggressive stroke play.
Bairstow discovered some assist from Donovan Ferreira, who contributed a brisk 32* off 19 balls, together with one 4 and two sixes. Nonetheless, the remainder of the lineup didn’t capitalize, with Moeen Ali (1) and Sibonelo Makhanya (17) struggling to speed up.
The Royals’ bowlers saved issues tight, with Bjorn Fortuin being the decide of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets for simply 22 runs in his 4 overs. Joe Root chipped in with 1 for 16 in his economical spell, whereas Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Dayyaan Galiem additionally claimed a wicket every.
David Miller guides Paarl Royals to victory
Chasing a modest goal of 147, the Royals began with a flurry as Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed 27 off simply 14 balls, together with 4 fours and a six. Nonetheless, fast wickets from Hardus Viljoen and Imran Tahir pegged them again, leaving them at 68/3.
Mitchell Van Buuren performed a stabilizing knock, scoring 44 off 45 balls, nevertheless it was David Miller who stole the present. The southpaw displayed his trademark calm below stress, scoring an unbeaten 40 off 32 balls with three fours and a six. Miller’s calculated aggression and sensible rotation of strike ensured the Royals stayed forward of the required run charge. The house group reached the end line in 19.1 overs, with 6 wickets in hand.
Tahir bowled a tidy spell for the Tremendous Kings, choosing up 1 for 22 in his 4 overs, whereas Viljoen claimed 2 for 23. Nonetheless, the dearth of assist from the opposite bowlers allowed the Royals to cruise to victory with ease.
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Key performances:
- Jonny Bairstow (Joburg Tremendous Kings): 60 runs off 40 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes)
- David Miller (Paarl Royals): 40 runs off 32 balls (3 fours, 1 six)
- Bjorn Fortuin (Paarl Royals): 4 overs, 2 wickets for 22 runs
- Hardus Viljoen (Joburg Tremendous Kings): 4 overs, 2 wickets for 23 runs