After his team lost the toss and was put to bat, Jos Buttler began the assault. But he gave in to 39 and had to go back to the pavilion. To make sure they sewed a strong alliance, Mitchell Van Buuren entered the picture and partnered with David Miller. They put up 141 over the fourth wicket, and Paarl’s total on the scoreboard was enormous.
The Pretoria bowlers were never able to get the perfect grip, and the hitters took advantage of every chance they presented. Mitchell Van Buuren and David Miller both scored fantastic knocks to guarantee that 200 was exceeded. The Paarl Royals finished with 210 runs as the runs kept coming in.
Pretoria Capitals were staring at yet another defeat at the halfway-mark. Their problems became way worse when they lost two early wickets. Lungi Ngidi was on point to remove the dangerous opener Phil Salt and Theunis de Bruyn. It was going to be an uphill task for the hosts to chase the massive total from there.
Will Jacks and Rilee Rossouw got together to take the innings forward. They ensured to take their side out of the trouble and got some valuable momentum for their team. The Pretoria Capitals required 107 runs from the final 10 overs with eight wickets in hand. With good batting depth, they would have fancied to chase this total down with ease.
Paarl Royals register second win of the season
The 147-run partnership came to an end when Bjorn Fortuin removed Will Jacks’ as he bowled him out to send the batter back to the pavilion. Rossouw continued the onslaught from one end as he made a valuable 82 off 45 balls. But he was dismissed just in time by Lungi Ngidi to give hope to the Royals.
The Paarl Royals bowlers delivered some excellent balls and the batters did not have any answer to their deliveries. Lungi Ngidi was the star of the show as he scalped four wickets as his side won a close encounter by 10 runs.
Fans react as Paarl Royals register second consecutive win in SA20 2024: –
#PCvsPR pic.twitter.com/iPH2Z1SoGJ
— Harsh Sharma (@harsh_sharma422) January 14, 2024
When I switched over to the football, PC were on top. What happened??? #PCvsPR #SA20
— Back to Back (@PyrroleSindelo) January 14, 2024
It's a vibe here at SuperSport Park for the match between the Pretoria Capitals and the Paarl Royals#SA20 #PCvPR pic.twitter.com/4gE9ulBUOJ
— Werner (@Werries_) January 14, 2024
OMG ????
Pretoria my baby, first catch of the tournament!!!!!!
#PCvPR #SA20 pic.twitter.com/jbGmoQjicU
— Problematic Marshmallow (@iamsheofbapedi) January 14, 2024
WHAT IT MEANS! ?#PCvPR #Betway #SA20 pic.twitter.com/gnBo362Ld4
— The Cricket TV (@thecrickettvX) January 14, 2024
Always a good turnout at SuperSport Park#SA20 #PCvPR pic.twitter.com/mC4eJmlbyn
— Werner (@Werries_) January 14, 2024
It's Paarls Royals Who Won This Close Counter ??….#SA20 #PCvPR #INDvsAFG
— SUMIT07? (@sumitcsk07) January 14, 2024
Paarls Royals Are The Winner Of Close Counter ?…..
Obed Maccoy The Man For Paarls Royals ?……#SA20 #PAKvsNZ #PRvPC #INDvsAFG— SUMIT07? (@sumitcsk07) January 14, 2024
Hektik ??? #PCvPR #SA20 pic.twitter.com/beg3gOBjwz
— Problematic Marshmallow (@iamsheofbapedi) January 14, 2024
