| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | not out | 98 | 65 | 10 | 2 | 150.77 |
| Asa Tribe | c Pooran b Rashid Khan | 51 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 150 |
| David Miller | c Piedt b Boult | 19 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 135.71 |
| Sikandar Raza | lbw b Rashid Khan | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Delano Potgieter | not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Snyman | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent Boult | 0 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 0 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rashid Khan | 0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Piedt | 0 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| George Linde | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | c Lhuan-dre Pretorius b Raza | 36 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 180 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | c Raza b Ottneil Baartman | 59 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 140.48 |
| Nicholas Pooran | c Delano Potgieter b Raza | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 92.31 |
| Jason Smith | lbw b Ottneil Baartman | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jacques Snyman | c David Miller b Nqobani Mokoena | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Tom Moores | b Raza | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Linde | not out | 20 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 125 |
| Rashid Khan | c Rubin Hermann b Ottneil Baartman | 35 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 194.44 |
| Kagiso Rabada | c Lhuan-dre Pretorius b Ottneil Baartman | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
| Trent Boult | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Fortuin | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 0 | 4 | 0 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 0 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sikandar Raza | 0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Asa Tribe | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In a thrilling encounter at Boland Park, Paarl Royals clinched a nail-biting victory over MI Cape Town by just 1 run. Lhuan-dre Pretorius was the standout performer with the bat for Paarl Royals, while Ottneil Baartman shone with the ball. Rassie van der Dussen's valiant effort for MI Cape Town fell just short.
Paarl Royals batted first and posted a competitive total of 181/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Lhuan-dre Pretorius was the hero of the innings, narrowly missing out on a century with a scintillating 98* off 65 balls, which included 10 boundaries and 2 sixes. Asa Tribe provided excellent support with a quickfire 51 off 34 balls, forming a crucial partnership with Pretorius.
MI Cape Town's chase was spearheaded by Rassie van der Dussen, who scored a solid 59 off 42 deliveries. Despite his efforts and a late surge from Rashid Khan, who smashed 35 off just 18 balls, MI Cape Town fell agonizingly short at 180/8 in their 20 overs.
Ottneil Baartman's four-wicket haul was instrumental in keeping MI Cape Town in check during their chase. His wickets included key dismissals of Jason Smith and Rashid Khan at crucial moments in the game. Sikandar Raza also contributed significantly by picking up three wickets, adding to his all-round performance.
The fielding effort from both sides was notable with some sharp catches. Nicholas Pooran and Dane Piedt took important catches for MI Cape Town, while Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Sikandar Raza were involved in vital dismissals for Paarl Royals.
In conclusion, this match showcased thrilling performances from both teams, culminating in a memorable victory for Paarl Royals. The contest highlighted exceptional batting from Pretorius and Tribe, complemented by decisive bowling spells from Baartman and Raza.
